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Shaun John Gerald Pichella MCGOWAN

Shaun MCGOWAN Obituary

McGOWAN, Shaun John Gerald Pichella. With great sadness and a heavy heart, the family of Shaun announces his peaceful passing at his home in Orewa on August 28th, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Nancy, cherished father to Warren, Steve, Dean and Kanchana and a treasured father in law to Joanne, Kerry and David. Much loved Goong Goong of Whitley, Xavier, Liam, Jaxon, Bailey, Macey, Caleb, Boston, Ethan, Briana, Mason, Connor and Mathew. Adored Dai Goong of Mahalia, Mattais and newborn baby boy. He will be lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. A celebration of Shaun's life will be held at Davis Funeral Services, 150 Central Park Drive, Henderson, on Friday, September 12th, 2025, at 1:30 pm. All are welcome to attend. Communications to the McGowan family at [email protected].

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Barb Stubbs

Yesterday

Such happy memories of laughter and great banter from a wonderful man with a beautiful heart. We had just a couple of years working together but the memories are remembered so fondly.
Much love and sympathy to Nancy and the family Barb Stubbs

Paul & Karen Brown

Yesterday

Neighbour and friend in our Colinwild days. Shaun had a great sense of humour and always found a use for anything I was throwing out . Lovely man now at rest.
Kindest thoughts to Nancy, boys and family RIP Shaun
Karen, Paul , Matt and Fraser

Colin Wong

September 4, 2025

Deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the family. Shaun will be missed by all of us but forever remembered with fondness.
Deepest sympathy,
Charlie, Helen, Colin Wong, Debbie Ansley & Selina Chan

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