Paul SHANNAHAN Obituary

Condolences to his family and his friends

Father Shannahan married us in 1981, and we have maintained contact through the years. We had a very meaningful time together in Christchurch in 2021. He will be missed, but we know that he is with Jesus. What a wonderful Christian witness he was to all. Jacqui and Richard Burne

The restored St. Patrick's Church, Akaroa, a fitting memorial to your dedication and enthusiasm for everything you took on, Paul. Will miss our discussions.
May you now rest in peace,
Moira and Bob Ayrey

Will always be remembered for his wonderful helpful assistance with the NZSG Banks Peninsula Cemetery Indexing project & for calling in for a drink & chat at the Little River Hotel

Just heard about Paul a great guy and had a very rewarding life love Judy and Peter Mahoney RIP

My deepest sympathy to Fr Shannahans sister and the wider family. Fondly remembered, well liked and deeply respected in my early Sacred Heart College years as our religion teacher and on school camps-tolerant and kind.

My sincere condolences to all the Family, Relatives Friends and Colleagues of Father Paul Shannahan. I remember him as a spritely young curate at Island Bay, Wellington, in the 1960s, and later as the enthusiastic driving force at the Catholic Enquiry Centre. May he rest in peace.

A sad farewell to a wonderful uncle. You will be missed.

Shan (leader of Shans band) at the Mount (Greenmeadows Hawkes Bay) in the early 1960s You were a real leader even then of all of us young men in training and we sure needed you there Thankyou Paul for your inspiring service down so many years

Fr Paul was a marvel and a much loved priest and friend to the Coupers. We loved him for his service to us all out at Little River and Banks Peninsula. When Paul came to the area he visited every house or farm around. He loved seeing all the roses and gardens as well as spreading God's love wherever he went. RIP we will miss you! I wish to pass my regards and prayers onto his family who will miss him so much.

Grateful for his faithful witness over many years

R.I.P Paul . forever in our hearts. never to forget you my lovely Cousin. Dorothy n Tony Richardson. (QLD)

Fr Paul, dear friend and priest, you were always delightfully cheerful, caring, hard working and full of fun as you cared for all of those you came in contact with, and especially converts. Many fond memories of your time at St Annes Manurewa.

condolences Fr Paul from your old school mates Greymouth Dean Carew School Rest In Peace Frank Newsome.

SM Dedicated priest and pastor of the Society of Mary, Rosarian and Genealogist. Born Greymouth February 15, 1935 and died Christchurch November 19, 2023. Cherished son of Eileen and Jack Shannahan (both dec), loved and admired brother of Angela and Stephen Niumata (both dec), Denis (dec) and Ann Martin and friend of Elaine Shannahan, Helen and George Clausen (both dec), Luisa Shannahan, and Jillian and Peter Day (dec). 'Uncle Paul' to his twenty three nieces and nephews. MAY HE REST IN PEACE