Emer McGowan (née Whyte)
Creagh, Ballinasloe, Roscommon / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Ballinasloe, Galway.
Emer McGowan (née Whyte) died on Tuesday, 30th December, 2025.
Predeceased by her loving parents, William and Marion Whyte; and her sister-in-law, Margaret Whyte. Dearly missed by her devoted husband, Michael; loving children; Shane, Niamh, Bebhinn, Muireann and Caoimhe; their partners, Claire, Shiel and David; and her cherished grandchildren, Kaitlin, Cian, Sophie, Orán, Avery, Noah, Shae, Paige and Ayla.
We would like to thank Emer’s loving sister, Carol; nieces and nephews, extended family and all of her amazing friends who have supported her throughout her brave battle over the past number of years. Our family will be forever grateful for your love and support.
Emer will repose in Grenham's Funeral Home, Ballinasloe (H53 HK15), on Wednesday, the 31st of December, from 5pm to 7pm. Emer's Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Creagh, Ballinasloe (H53 EH93), after which she will be laid to rest in Creagh Cemetery.
Emer's Requiem Mass can be viewed via live stream by clicking: https://www.youtube.com/live/CylO0vcdNck
House Strictly Private. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the St. Vincent's Foundation in recognition of the exceptional care of Professor McDermott and the diligent team within St. Vincent's Hospital. Donations may be done on Wednesday evening in the Funeral Home or by clicking: https://www.stvincentsfoundation.ie/donate/
In celebration of Emer’s full and vibrant life, we invite those in attendance to wear something colourful in honour of her memory. Emer's family would like to thank you for your support and prayers at this difficult time.
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