A thanksgiving service has taken place today for 21-year-old mum Shannon McCann, who was found dead in her Randalstown home on Saturday.
The service was held on Thursday at noon in Bairds Funeral Home in Antrim before moving to Sixmile Cemetery.
A man arrested in connection with the death of the mother-of-one in Co Antrim has been released on bail.
The man was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A and class C drugs, preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice.
In a statement, a police spokesperson said a post mortem has taken place and police are now awaiting the result of toxicology tests.
A death notice on the Funeral Times website said Ms McCann was the beloved mother of Phoenix, the dearly beloved daughter of Eamonn and Michelle and the much loved sister of Annabelle, Sam, Ella and Ava.
“Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her father, mother, brother, sisters and entire family circle,” the post added. Donations are to be made to Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary.
Her former school, St Benedict’s College, Randalstown, paid tribute on social media, adding that the school “community is saddened to hear of the passing of former student, Shannon McCann”.
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“We send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends at this sad time. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.”
South Antrim MLA John Blair said Ms McCann’s death would leave the “community stunned” and appealed for those with information to come forward to police.
“My heart goes out to this young woman’s friends and family, and I know the impact her death will have on the Randalstown community which has been stunned by this news,” the Alliance MLA said. Ulster Unionist councillor Stewart Wilson said while he didn’t know Ms McCann personally “his thoughts go out to her loved ones”.
“I didn’t know Shannon, but this death is very sad, and I would reiterate calls from the police for anyone who may have information or seen something between last Wednesday and Saturday to please come forward.”
North Antrim MP Robin Swann also shared a call for information on social media writing: “In light of Saturday’s awful news of a death at Randalstown town centre, I would urge anybody who may have any information to contact the PSNI.”
News Catch Up – Thursday 17 October