A Funeral Mass will be held for the repose of the soul of Mr David Martin SHANNON at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Barham on FRIDAY (3rd December 2021) commencing at 11.00am.
Location of the Funeral can be found here
Followed by Burial at the Barham Lawn Cemetery.
Location of Cemetery can be found here
Attendance at either service requires full Covid19 vaccination.
We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a post on this announcement which the family are able to access and read. Your love and support at this time will mean so much to them.
(All messages are pending the approval of staff to avoid inappropriate content)
David’s Service will be live streamed on FRIDAY (3rd December 2021) commencing at 11.00am.
Please click on the Live Stream Tab on our main page where the service will be streamed live.
Deepest sympathy to Rita and extended family. Dave gave generously of his time and heart, he brought so much joy to the residents of aged care. A true gentleman who we all adored. xx
Sincere sympathy to David’s family. He was a true Christian gentleman and a fine citizen who gave generously in so many ways,
Rest peacefully good and faithful servant.
Ken Jenkins.
Deepest sympathy to all the Shannon Clan, All our love Peter and Lyndie Mitchell
Sincere Sympathy Rita and family on the loss of a great man who gave many memories to Murray Haven, North Haven and other homes around the district. Love and thanks from Helen, Alan & family
Deepest sympathy to Rita and family, such a wonderful, caring man
From the “Ulrich family”
Thanks Dave for all your work for legacy, never a problem when it came to entertain our ladies. One phone call and it will be fine, David a true gentleman, rest in peace my friend
Rest in peace Dave Shannon. You worked hard, loved to entertain with your very clever musical skills, and now your work is done! You will be missed by all who knew you.
Dave was a true gentleman who gave his time freely playing music in the Aberdare homes RIP Dave x
fare well old timer ,great times at the concerts
DEAR RITA and family deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of DAVE WE WILL MISS THE SINGING ..JILL N DARYL HOWARD .
To Jo, Mum, and all the brothers, sisters and their families
At this very sad time, myself, along with my family wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Such a gentle man, that will be very sadly missed, but remembered lovingly by you all
Deepest sympathy to the Shannon Family.
Fond memories of Wakool Shire Council days a wonderful caring man well respected by all Council staff.
As we shared the same birthday he never forgot and a gift was always left on my desk, special memory.
Rest peacefully in gods care. Barb Whitfield(nee Chandler)
Dear Rita and family, Sorry for your loss, It is a loss for all of us of a valued friend and a fine and special man. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Farewell Dave R.I.P
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rita and family. I loved working with David on the Your Community Cares project which he chaired. He was kind and generous to the community and our group.
Deepest condolences to Rita and family
To the Shannon Families, deepest sympathy on the passing of David. He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed. Love Rick and Donnella Bennett
Deepest sympathy to Rita and family on the loss of Dave.. RIP
Condolences to the Shannon family on the passing of Dave. A special man who brought lots of pleasure through him talent as a musician. Remembering our times of meeting during our council days whilst I was Kerang Shire councillor and you were your Council representative. Many talks about the Irish! Your special smile and dedication to everything you was part of will be remembered by all who came in contact with you.Your work is well completed Dave. Time now for your heavenly rest. Lorraine Morris
Deapest sympathy Rita & Family
So sorry for your loss
Colleen Forster x
Rest in Peace David. Sympathy to Rita and family.
David you were small in stature but a giant in life. We shared lots of chats about almost anything at all while we were both in local government albeit on other sides of the river. Your music and singing was a great joy to many and you’ll be sadly missed. Much sympathy to the family and my condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rita and all the Shannon families as they farewell Dave.
Fondly remembered for his friendly chatter and warm smile while reminiscing his Lancefield days.
RIP Dave.
Ged, Kerry and the McCarthy Family, Lancefield
Such beautiful tributes of a beautiful man. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I did enjoy our chat Chris and Mick xx
Deepest Sympathy to you Rita and Family for the loss of your dearest Husband and Father Dave.
What a wonderful caring man and such a gentle loving soul who brought so much joy to others through his music.He will be missed.
May He Rest In Peace
Rita and all the Shannon family , sorry for the passing of David. He was a good community person for district and sadly missed
To Auntie Rita and Family
Our deepest condolences to you all
You are in our thoughts
A true character
Rest In Peace Dave
David,Roslyn and Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. A true gentleman
Condolences to Rita and Family. Love Cheryl and Dudley Knight
Deepest sympathy to Rita and Family on the passing of Dave.
Deepest sympathies Rita and families on the passing of Dave,a true gentleman RIP Dave.
So sorry to hear of Dav’s passing a gentle and lovely man everybody’s friend Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rita and family
To Mrs S Tony,Tim and families Thinking of you at this sad time.I remember whenever I was at the farm Dave would not let you leave until you had a feed
Rita and family. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Alan and Rose.
Barham Sports Bowling Club
Deepest sympathy to Rita and families on the loss of your dearly loved Dave who was one of a kind. Your memory we will treasure. loving you always and forgetting you never. Danny Boy will resonate with us forever from All members, team mates and friends of the Barham Sports Bowling Club.
Love and sympathy to Rita, Marita, Chris, Jo, Mick, Helen, Tim, Tony, Rosie, and Brendon and their families. Dave will be missed by so many of us.
We were so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Andrew and Gail Tully and families.
Dear Shannon family, we are truly upset that we have lost David. His presence is keenly missed. Sacred Heart Barham, Sing Australia Choir and Shire President, entertaining the elderly at our local towns .. what a life full of giving to others!
To Rita & the whole Family , We were very saddened to hear of of David.s passing. A gentleman & kind friend to all. A man of great empathy, wisdom & integrity.
Dave’s input to Wakool Shire, his role as Mayor & Councillor was exemplary. His fine achievements will not be forgotten, Dave was reliable & a very good friend , Sincere condolences to you all.
Rest In Peace in the arms of your Dear Lord ✝️ Ken & Judy Trewin
Deepest sympathy to Rita and the extended family on the loss of Dave one of nature’s true gentleman.Will be sorely missed by parishioners of the Sacred Heart Parish and will forever remain in our prayers and thoughts. Bernadette & Doug Carter & Norma Haynes
R.I.P Dave – you will be truly missed at MHH, especially your funny jokes and beautiful singing/piano playing Rest Easy beautiful man ✨🤍