Funeral details for 'absolute gentleman' Irishman killed in Canada motorbike crash announced
27-year-old Irishman Anthony McGwynne will be laid to rest next Tuesday
The funeral details have been announced for a young Irish man who sadly died following a motorbike collision in Canada.
27-year-old Anthony McGwynne, from Loughanelton, Calry, Sligo, was tragically killed when the motorbike he was riding was involved in a collision with a Honda CR-V just before 9.30pm on Thursday, July 4 on Arbutus Street in Vancouver, Canada.
Vancouver Police said that despite bystanders and paramedics jumping to help Anthony and offer life-saving efforts, the young Irishman died at the scene.
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Anthony will be sadly missed by his beloved parents Tony and Bernadette and will be dearly remembered by his siblings James, Maeve and Matthew, as well as his loving partner, Antonella. He will also remain in the hearts and minds of his loving extended family, including his uncles, aunts, cousins, and relatives, and his neighbours and many friends.
Tributes have poured in from all over for the “absolute gentleman” and “fantastic friend”.
“My most sincere condolences to Anthony’s family, partner and friends at this difficult time. Anthony’s love will stay with you always,” one person said.
“Sending my heartfelt condolences to Antonella, the McGwynne family and all of Anthony's friends. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time,” another penned.
“My sincere condolences to the McGwynne family, Anthony's partner, and wide circle of friends,” a former colleague wrote. “I had the pleasure of working with Anthony as a summer intern a few years ago and he was an absolute gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this unfathomably difficult time."
“Heartfelt condolences to Antonella, the McGwynne family, and to his friends at home and in Vancouver on the untimely passing of Anthony,” another said. “He has been a fantastic friend to our daughter. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Anthony rest in peace”.
Anthony will repose at his home on Sunday, July 21, from 4pm until 8pm and on Monday, July 22, from 4pm until 8pm. The family home is private outside of these reposing times.
Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at 12pm in Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo. Burial will follow in Clogher New Cemetery, Calry, Sligo. The funeral Mass can be viewed on livestream here. Only family flowers are requested, donations can be made, if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust here.
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