Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Sean CANTERBURY Obituary
CANTERBURY, Sean Kristopher
Sean Kristopher Canterbury, 39, of East Hampton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, (October 29, 2012). Sean was born in Scottsdale Arizona on Nov. 9, 1972 and moved to Connecticut in 1975. He was a graduate of East Hampton High School and Middlesex Community College with a degree in Fine Arts. Sean was self-employed as a painting contractor in the Central Connecticut area. He was also a very gifted artist who completed many beautiful sculptures, paintings, portraits and sketching's and most who saw his work were very impressed. He was also a member of the Middletown Dart League and enjoyed this activity and his friends on a weekly basis. A big fan of Harley Davidson motorcycles, he loved cruising on his bike which he called "Midnight" with his fiancée Kim Duerr and his many biking friends. He was also an accomplished karaoke singer and spent many nights entertaining himself, and others wherever the opportunity arose. Sean leaves his father Edgar Canterbury of East Hampton; brothers Edgar Canterbury Jr. of East Hampton, Jason Canterbury and his wife Renee of East Hampton; his mother Belinda King of AZ; stepmother Jayne Canterbury of MD; his fiancée Kimberly Duerr of Rocky Hill and his beloved nephews who adored him Charles, Collin, Christian, Jason Jr. and Taylor.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. in the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton with the Rev. Walter Nagle officiating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick cemetery in East Hampton. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Sean K. Canterbury Memorial Fund and mailed to the Spencer Funeral Home P.O. Box 90 East Hampton, CT 06424. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sean CANTERBURY
Jayne Canterbury
October 27, 2025
I think about you often and miss and love you too.
Neil Westman
March 27, 2025
I learned about Sean´s death recently when learning about a childhood friend from EH passing. Sean was three years ahead of me and graduated with my sister. Being a freshman boy at EHHS you could anticipate getting some degree of bullying or harassment from the upperclassmen. Sean was an exception to this. Any time we passed each other in the hall he was kind, smiled, and would say hello. He was exceptional in this way. I never really knew him, never saw him after their graduation, but I´ve always remembered his kindness, his smile and his friendly demeanor. I wish his family and friends continued peace and healing.
October 29, 2013
You are in my heart forever. Forever and always your Princess
Jayne Canterbury
October 26, 2013
Sean,It will be one year on Oct.29,2013 since your death.
I have written lots of letters to you down through the years,but this will be the last one that I write to you.I miss you Sean.I think of you so much.You will always me with me,and I with you because you took a piece of my heart that night during hurricane sandy when you died.Your spirit is with us all and continues to touch all of us.I am very thankful for having known you.You have been a very special person in my life.I think of how lucky I was to have had a very thoughtful and respectful stepson like you.I will carry the memories of you with me for the rest of my life.Memories of you are never ending,loving you is never ending and I will always remember your great big beautiful smile forever.Love you,Jayne XXOO
jim Overton
April 11, 2013
first round of the playoffs done bro. Title time next week...your darts are on their last legs brother, had to change the flights for the playoffs. You know I'm gonna go off for the title run. Took the regular season this yr too. Just need to have a bit more in the tank for one more week. Tony just posted the picture from last yr, got everybody crying on a Thursday night. Got another little boy coming this week, wife is due any minute. Hang tight, I miss you partner. Shot of Four Roses getting poured for ya right now!!
Jayne Canterbury
December 31, 2012
Sean,It has been 2 months since your passing.Today is the last day of 2012.I want to wish you a Happy New Year.I am still in disbelief that you are gone.I keep hearing your fathers voice saying "I think Sean is dead"I can't get it out of my head.I look at the last picture of you dancing with Kim.You were tall,handsome and so happy that day...the last day I saw you,Oct.6,2012 at Donna and Bill's wedding,23 days later you were gone.I miss you Sean and I think of you often.I pray for you all the time.We all missed you at Christmas.It was hard without you especially for your Dad and your brother,Jason.Dad watches all the tv shows that you used to watch because you use to laugh so hard.He misses your laughter and I do too.I still hear your voice saying "Hi Jayne"and your great big smile.I know that my Mom is with you now.She loved you,and also grandma and grandpa Canterbury.You didn't deserve this Sean(here on earth)but maybe you are the happiest you've ever been right now.It gives me comfort in thinking that you are.Thank you for being so thoughtful to me.Your spirit will always be with me and you will be in my heart forever.Love,Jayne
Dad
November 30, 2012
You will always be the LIGHT in my HEART. Miss you so much.
Jayne Canterbury
November 29, 2012
Gone to soon..Gone but never forgotten..you will be in our hearts forever.I met you when you were 8 years old,you came to live with your father,your brother,Eddie Jr. and I a year later.Then,Jason was born and you were so thrilled to have a little brother.We were a family of five.Yes,we did go through the trials and tribulations of life,but you always treated me with respect and you never forgot me.I have a collection of dolls from you.I still have all the cards you made me for Mothers Day.You were such a good artist.You loved to water ski.You threw up the biggest rooster tail that we ever saw,no one could do it better,we would laugh.I have so many wonderful memories.I cherish them all.You had such an enormous heart,I can't believe it stopped beating.I was so proud of you when you graduated college,and told you many times how proud I was of you these last couple of years.I'm so glad that I had the chance to tell you I loved you at Donna's wedding.You looked at me with that big smile of yours and said "I know".We spoke a week before your death,you were so excited to be turning 40.You loved your Harley and you loved life.I am so sorry Sean.I know all the angels are around you,protecting you and loving you,for you are an angel now.I will always love you and I will miss your beautiful big smile at Christmas.You loved Christmas! All my love,Jayne xxoo
Christian Canterbury
November 24, 2012
Uncle Sean,I had so much fun with you at Auntie Donna's wedding.I was looking forward to spending more time with you.I really liked you a lot.I will miss you.
Amy Widmer
November 11, 2012
Sonny we are so very sorry for your loss! Katie and I have such treasured memories of laurel lock and times spent with Sean. He was always a sweetheart who made us laugh. He was such a talented artist as well. You are all in out thoughts and prayers! He will be missed dearly!
All our love,
Amy and family
Kim
November 9, 2012
Baby, I will always carry you in my heart. Thank you to all our friends and family, your kindness has been extremely comforting. Happy Birthday, you are the light to my candle, shine bright. Love you
Dad
November 9, 2012
Happy Birthday, you will always be in our hearts, never forgoten. Lighting 40 candles for you.. All our love, always and forever..
November 5, 2012
Sonny: I'm so sorry for your loss. Sorry I couldn't make it down there to see you and attend the service. You know where I am if you need someone to talk to. Luv ya bud.
Janice L.
November 5, 2012
So sorry about your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Jon and Lisa Abbott
Danielle Mckinney-Owen
November 4, 2012
So Sad to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family at this difficult time.
Lisa Babij zanghi
November 4, 2012
In memory of my friend sean!
Cindy Jones
November 3, 2012
I'll miss you my friend
Cindy Jones
November 3, 2012
I miss my friend
November 3, 2012
Very sorry for your loss.
D. Carroll
John Cushman
November 3, 2012
to seans family so sorry to hear of your loss my prayers go out to you
Rose Greaves (Quinion)
November 2, 2012
To Sean's family so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Lisa Babij zanghi
November 2, 2012
To:Edgar Canterbury
I'm so sorry to hear of loss sean was taken from us to soon.I'd like to send my condolences to you and your family.Im living in flordia so I won't be able to attend but sean will be in my prayers.
Kathleen Taylor
November 2, 2012
Jayne,Sonny & Family,deeply saddened to read of Your Loss of Your Beloved Son & StepSon.May He rest in eternal peace and may You and Your Families be comfoted by the Loving care of Friends and Family til You meet again.
Amber
November 2, 2012
So sad to think he was going to be a part of the family and now gone in an instant . I had so much fun when I met up with him and Aunt Kimmy for a few drinks-he was just so laid back, let us girls get crazy but made sure we stayed out of trouble! Always a smile on his face. He is defintiely going to be missed! Rest easy Sean and watch over us!
Thomas Tucker
November 2, 2012
Knew you for a short time. But you made me your apprentice in painting and we had a lot of fun chats on way to work. I will miss you
Matt N
November 2, 2012
Sorry for ur loss prayers and thoughts go out to all
Frank and Denise Pillarella
November 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the family - Kim, we love you and are here for you during this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 27 of 27 results
Make a Donation
in Sean CANTERBURY's name
Memorial Events
for Sean CANTERBURY
Funeral services provided by:
Spencer Funeral Home - East Hampton112 Main Street, East Hampton, CT 06424
How to support Sean's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Sean CANTERBURY's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
