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Shawn Kavanagh Obituary

SHAWN JAMES KAVANAGH Born July 12, 1959 and passed away suddenly on June 25, 2010. Survived by his loving wife Liana and his daughter Krystina, parents Patrick and Elizabeth. Dear brother to Joseph, Patrick, Robert, Annette and Teresa. Shawn will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters- in-law and especially his in-laws Chris and Helen Valstaris. Shawn was an employee of Mississauga Hydro. He had many, many friends, too many to mention. We love you Shawn and we will miss you everyday. Visitaion will be held from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 2nd at the McDougall & Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Rd., 416-267-4656. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Ave., Pickering, ON, 905-831-3353. Interment to follow at Christ the King Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trillium Health Centre for Breast Cancer or to the Hospital for Sick Children.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jun. 30, 2010.

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Patrick

September 18, 2020

Thinking about you a lot, 10 years i can still see your face clear, like I only saw you yesterday. How much we missed, it does not compare to how much i have always missed you. Goodnight Shawn

Patrick

January 2, 2014

The heart knows a hundred thousand ways to speak, words get lost, we all have so little time.

June 25, 2013

Well brother its 3 years today, I think of you every day, your with Mom now, I think of you both holding hands and watching over us, it makes me feel good to know this. For every bro, your brother and friend Bobby

June 25, 2013

Another year bro, they are going by quicker and quicker. I sent the devil back to hell and killed the canecr, maybe you helped me out on that one? Anyway, not a day goes by i don't think about you! Love Patrick

June 23, 2013

Hi Shawn or should I say I say hello again. I chat with u often in fact more then when you were here. Mom wanted to go to you and god. She said she loved to hold your little hand . Mom is holding your hand in heaven Shawn. I love you, miss you, and hope you are smiling down on us from heavens above. We will always miss you Shawn xoxo Teresa Phil Michael and Mary xoxo. You r the man in the black chair I know that now. Thank you for coming for mom xoxo t

Patrick kavanagh

June 30, 2012

Shawn another year has gone and it feels like it was only yesterday, i think of you everyday! You were so young, for me there is no yesterdays no tomorrows only sorrow, alone with my thoughts of losing you. Bro, you were always my little brother, i loved you so much. i will never stop missing you and i never stopped missing you!

Love never dies

L L

June 29, 2012

Shawn, you are still remembered foundly and will always be. You were a positive influance on the lives of many. Thank you for all you did in life. My heart still goes out to your family and those who loved you. The world needs more like you.

Steve Bartley

April 2, 2012

Just thinking about Shawn today

October 30, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0RInGkoMQk&feature=related

September 9, 2011

My condolences to everyone in your family. Ask you to go to heaven...Nalita konkhom

When we were 17 and 18, we discocered Charles Fort West Cork!

Patrick kavanagh

June 27, 2011

Happy days!

Patrick kavanagh

June 27, 2011

No Fear

Patrick kavanagh

June 27, 2011

Courcheveal Apre Ski Party!

Patrick Kavanagh

June 27, 2011

TO SHAWN KAVANAGH: June 25th 2011

Shawn we shared many years, and had a whole lot of fun, i can feel your spirt, it is like a spring morning Sun
I just can't believe it ended this way, at times i still cry "there is no why" Only 1 year today, like a flash of light you were gone! Shawn there was/is so many things i wanted to say, so many times i wanted to be with you, Now my Brother, i live and Pray!
I will see you again, and until that day, please greet me with your famous BBQ at heavens gate.
Your soul will rest well, my beloved brother, you were a kind heart, a man of integrity. I hold it within my very being,that our days are not over, because in time we shall share another.
Your tragic death, has left a hole, but i will not fret, i will stay strong, because "now i know" you are a free soul.
So when times are great,and happy as such,I'll think of you, my brother, who i will "always" miss so much.
So goodbye for now, Shawn,I have not one regret, You will always be that part of me, my blood , my soul, that I'll never forget.
I miss the days when we were kids, the notorious Kavanagh Klan!!!

I loved you


Patrick Kavanagh

Lyse & Steve Bartley

July 27, 2010

You’re in our Hearts

Shawn, you're still here in our hearts and mind,
still making us laugh cause your stories live on.
We hold you in a thought and we can feel you.
We feel you and this gives us strength and courage.
The tears we have cried for you could flood the earth
and we know you have wiped each one away.
For you our Brother, We promise you this;
we will go on with our lives and make you proud. We will always hold you in our hearts.
I promise you we will be missing you everyday till the end of time,

We need to love and miss you, but we also need to live because through us you will live,
you will still laugh and love,
you will still sing and dance,
you will still hug and kiss.
You will forever be in our lives;
you will forever be a brother,
a son,
an husband
an uncle
and friend.
We are going to miss your shining face
we think of you and wonder why?
We might cry or smile,
but at the end of the day we our one day closer to you....

George Anagnostopoulos

July 25, 2010

Dear Liana and Christina:
Hardly any day passes by without thinking of you, or talking about you with your mother/grandmother.
Take good care of yourselves, of each other, and cherish all those good memories. Unfortunately life ends but memories last. So, cherish tose good memories!
Love, Uncle-George

Louise Byrne

July 19, 2010

I'm so shocked to hear of Shawn's passing. We were close friends when he lived in Ireland. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very hard time. He was a great person. My condolence to all.

Louise Byrne

Louise Byrne

July 19, 2010

I am so shocked to hear of Shawns passing he was a very close friend of mine when we were kids when he lived in ireland i am really sorry to hear of his death .My heart goes out to his family

Louise byrne
Ireland

July 10, 2010

shawn my brother i will remember you always i love and miss you so much, and i know we will see eachother again some day, love you always annette

July 9, 2010

Shawn its two weeks ago today you passed. We are still so sad, so very very sad. I was always so proud of you Shawn, did I tell you that? Memories are great, but I wish you were still here with us. Give us strength Shawn, you were so strong. Mary and Michael loved you so much and thank you for all the loonies and toonies you gave them. They took some loonies from their piggy bank and placed them in your jacket to take with you to heaven.
Your spirit will live on in all of us and we will remember you often. Today is mom's bday and we will have a cake for you too, it's so hard Shawn. We love you and we will miss you every day. You were taken so quick from us, you didn't suffer, God wanted you and needed you for other things. Goodbye Shawny. xoxo Teresa Phil Mary and Michael and coco

July 8, 2010

Liana,Krystina and family,

I just recently heard about Shawn's passing and wanted to express my deepest and most sincere condolences. May God keep you safe and give you strength at this most trying time.

Lisa Froese (Papaioannou)

Cindy Kenchington

July 8, 2010

Dear Liana and Kristina....I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with both of you.

Ingrid Dziuma

July 7, 2010

Liana, so sorry to hear of your loss and hope that the treasured memories of happy times can sustain you and your daughter. It seems like yesterday when Maria and I were working with you.
Ingrid Dziuma (formerly Ford)

Maria Sala

July 6, 2010

Liana, I remember all the stories you used to tell. There are no words..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dianne Stathopoulos

July 6, 2010

Liana, truly sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your daughter and give you both strength at this time of loss. Shawn may you rest in peace.
Dianne Stathopoulos

July 5, 2010

Liana and Krystina I am so sorry to hear of Shawn's passing. Words cannot describe how terribly I feel for the both of you. My heartfelt sympathy go out to you and your family at this time. I will remember Shawn always in my heart and think of good times and laughter shared by all of us. God Bless.

Liz Pappas

Sarah Wilson

July 5, 2010

Liana,
I will miss all the stories of you and Shawn that were so full of humour, wit and love. I hope those same stories bring you comfort now. Our love to you and Krystina. Troy, Sarah & Sierra

Pia Mazzucco

July 5, 2010

Liana, words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about your beloved Shawn's passing.I do know that the pain is excruciating, but as time goes by the beautiful memories of Shawn and your love for each other and your beautiful daughter are what are going to pull you through.I will be thinking of you and Krystina and pray that God will give you the strength and courage that you will need. God bless you and your family.

Sandy Lutes

July 5, 2010

Dear Liana and Krystina,
We were shocked to hear about your sudden loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Shawn was so much fun and made some great memories for Sydney over the years. May you find comfort in all the great memories he provided for you.
Heaven has a new angel!
Sandy Lutes
Sydney Lutes-MacDougall

July 5, 2010

Liana and Krystina

Take comfort knowing you now have a guardian angel watching over you.
Time will heal, God Bless you and your family.

Dee McKeown

Nicholas Vlastaris

July 4, 2010

While my mourning will never end, there will come a day that I will feel more happy about about how blessed I was to have you in my life. Your Brother in law, Nick

July 3, 2010

Liana and Krystina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We still cannot believe that Shawn will no longer be with us. Shawn was a wonderful person with a heart of gold, always willing to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed. Just know we will always be here for you Liana and Krystina. We love you.
James, Helen and family.

Kim Kehoe

July 3, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Shawn was full of spirit and always smiling. He will be missed. My prayers are with you and all the Kavanaghs.

July 3, 2010

Shawn,i'll always remember your cheeky smile when you were a little fella.Till we meet again,Dia Leat!
Love from your Uncle Gary in Dublin.

Sheila Kolesaire (Gies)

July 2, 2010

Dear Liana, Thank you for reaching out, finding me, and informing me of Shawn's sudden death. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
I met Shawn when I was 15 and he was a constant, loyal friend, protective, funny, a great cook, an entrepreneur, happy and always looking on the bright side of life. My mom held onto a spice rack he made her in shop class until she was in her late 70s!
I know how hard it is right now. I hope you will be comforted by these messages of all the people's lives that Shawn touched so positively.

Maria Trentadue

July 2, 2010

Liana and Krystina, there are no words that will alleviate the pain and sorrow at this most difficult time.Cherish the good memories you had together and may God give you always strenght to carry on.My deepest condolances to you and other family members.

Kirk Bigelow

July 2, 2010

Liana and family, so sorry for your loss.Shawn was great man and friend he will surely be missed.Good bye pal.

Farah Greg & Adrian Brothers

July 2, 2010

We are truly sorry to hear of this tragedy. Our thoughts are with you Liana, Krystina and family during this difficult time. Shawn will be missed in the neighbourhood.

Antoinette John Curley

July 2, 2010

Dear Teresa, Bobby and families, we didn’t know Shawn directly but enjoyed the many stories you shared of him. We know how much he meant to you both and your families, how he connected with his siblings, his nieces and nephews and we feel such sadness for your loss. Thank God you were blessed with such great memories of him to carry you through these rough times. With the prayers of your many friends and family, I know you will find peace in your hearts.

Stephanie Freeman

July 2, 2010

Dear Liana and Krystina -

I cannot put into words my sadness for you both with the loss of your dear Shawn. I pray every day for you to have strength to face each new day. Our thoughts and constant prayers are with you at this terribly difficult time.

Love Stephanie and Adam Freeman

Heather Rowden

July 2, 2010

My dear Uncle Shawn, may you rest in peace. You made me laugh so much as a child growing up.. how i used to love hearing all your stories about your adventures. I will always remember when we all went for sushi and you taught my son Jake how to use chop-sticks, the lovely walk we all had along the lake after. It was a magic time which now holds the most magic of all memories in my heart forever. Liana I am so very deeply sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you & Krystina, my mom, grand-parents & Kavanagh family.
I will miss you Shawn. xxx

Kostis Mitropoulos

July 2, 2010

I'm sorry that I never had the chance to meet you.
Rest in peace Shawn.

Julie Camarra

July 2, 2010

Lianna,I am at a loss for words.May your loving memories bring you comfort during this time of grief.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

July 2, 2010

Dear Shawn, dear "uncle Shawn" you will always have a special place in our hearts and never be forgotten. Kids always enjoyed when you came to visit and listen to your stories. Thanks Shawn for always being there to lend a hand. You were always so happy and full of energy. We will really miss you. Edda, Maria Victoria, James and Connor

July 1, 2010

We are profoundly saddened by Shawn’s premature passing. May the love and support of family and friends hold you close and carry you during this difficult time.

A single life produces much radiance and Shawn’s vibrant personality, engaging smile, and keen sense of humour gave light to many. The world is better for him having lived and we are better for having known him.

The Liberto Family

Paula Santos

July 1, 2010

Remembering all your kind words.
Rest in peace Shawn. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.

Robert Kavanagh

July 1, 2010

My heart will hold Shawny till the day we see each other again. Men wanted to be like him, Women loved him and fish feared him, Shawn loved and made people around him feel so special, he always like a good laugh.
Always and for ever my brother
Bob

Nicky Zeinis

July 1, 2010

My deepest condolences to you Liana and all your family and friends. I was deeply affected when I heard the sad news. I had only met Shawn a few times but recognized what a special human being he was. His spirit will live on.

John Morgan

July 1, 2010

Liana,and Kristina, My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this very sad time.I will always remember Shawns friendship,sense of humour and that wonderfull laugh,I will miss you Shawn

Russell Gambier

July 1, 2010

So sorry to hear about the sudden and tragic loss of Shawn's life. Our condolences to all of the Kavanagh and Vlastaris family. Remember the great memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Russ and Patricia Gambier: your old neighbours on Starspray.

Stathis &Athena Kakavikos

July 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.May your memories bring you comfort.

Steve & Maureen Hobbs

June 30, 2010

We pray Liana, Krystina and their Families can find the comfort they seek. Our hearts are with them.

I'm going to miss my friend.

Randall Rowden

June 30, 2010

My deepest sympathies to all of Shawn's family.

Shawn's great friendship,generosity and sense of humour will always be remembered.

I will miss you Shawn.
Randall

Fiona Kavanagh

June 30, 2010

Rest in peace uncle shawn, not only where you my uncle you were my childrens great uncle. I wish I would have gotten the chance to see you again before you passed. I will never forget you taking me and ken to the black dog everyone there wanted to talk to you , you were so loved by everyone you had a huge sense of humour and your smile would light up a room. I will miss you so much, and you will be forever in my thoughts. Liana I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss and to my cousin krystina I wish I could be there for you right now just know I'm thinking of you both and your in my heart xx to my aunts uncles and grandparents my love is with you and my thoughts and prayers. Love fiona xx

Fiona Kavanagh

June 30, 2010

Rest in peace uncle shawn xx love you

June 30, 2010

We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark & Karin Yorfido across the street on Starspray

Tom Taylor

June 30, 2010

Although i only knew Shawn for a short time while he worked out of whitby hydro i soon realized what a great guy he was, always upbeat, friendly and a genuine good guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Anna Stepec

June 30, 2010

There are no words to speak at a time of your great sorrow. My deepest condolences to the Kavanagh and Vlastaris Families. May Liana and Krystina find comfort in the love of Friends and Family at this most difficult time. God Bless and Rest in Peace Shawn.
Love,

Chris & Helen Vlastaris

June 30, 2010

The memories are wonderful..the pain is unbearable..the thoughts are everlasting
the tears are dry..the hearts are black-
ened...the missing will be deep..We will
always miss you..We see you everywhere we turn our head to..May you rest in eter
nal peace..

Ermi & Peter Tselios

June 30, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss Liana and Krystina. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very very difficult time. We still can't believe that your beloved Shawn will no longer be around...he will be greatly missed. Shawn...God bless you and may you rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to all of you..

Love,

Lisa Tierney

June 30, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Sending our strength and love to the Kavanagh and Vlastaris families. ~Mike & Lisa

June 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this terribly sad time. May the love of family and friends help you find strength and comfort.

The Menary family.

Sue Fantini

June 30, 2010

My hearfelt condolences to the entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill Stevens

June 30, 2010

Shawn.You will be missedby Johnny and me on our fishing trips. You could always make us laugh. I bet you hve aready found the best fishing spot. You will be missed Bill Stevens

Barbara McCormack

June 30, 2010

My heart goes out to the family and many friends of Shawn. He was a warm hearted person with a great sense of humour , he will be missed dearly. God Bless. Love Barbara McCormack and Joe Iannazzo.

June 30, 2010

Liana and Krystina

My heartfelt condoleneces to you, he will be missed

Bob McKinnon

June 30, 2010

My condolence and my love to all of you. May all of you find the strength to endure during these very difficult times, and may you keep all the good memories alive.

Love,

Unlce-George

MacDonald Family

June 30, 2010

Our hearts go out to you Kavanagh and Vlastaris Families...You are in our prayers. Michael, Rea, Katie and Felipe

Patrick Kavanagh

June 30, 2010

Shawn I will miss you so much! you were a great kid, with a good heart! I know by now you've caught the biggest fish in heaven!

June 30, 2010

We were devasted to hear the news of Shawn. He brought a smile to our face everyday when we saw him. He will be dearly missed.......a wonderful man. I hope the family can find strength and comfort through fond memories. Our very deepest sympathy, Donna and Larry Down. Whitby Hydro.

June 30, 2010

The most wonderful son..husband...father brother and friend that
anyone could ever wish to have..Shawn..Our son..You will be missed
in many more ways than one..We will miss your care..your never refused help...you were always there for all of us..You will stay here
with us...for all of us....Chris and Helen Vlastaris

Corinna Sepp

June 30, 2010

You were a wonderful person and
a pleasure to be around. You always, always had a smile on your face. May you keep smiling from heaven.

Dianna & George makris

June 30, 2010

our thoughts and prayers go out to Liana and family. Shawn was a great man!! and will be missed..

Glen & Phyllis Moore

June 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will be truly missed by all. Rest in peace dear friend.

Melissa Coopman

June 30, 2010

Krystina,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father was a great man and i will not forget his talks with me about life at the black dog.

Lucy & Anthony Lanni

June 30, 2010

"Although it is hard to understand why he left this earth so soon, remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave memories too beautiful to forget." (Irish Prayer) Our prayers are with you all at this most difficult time...

June 30, 2010

May God Bless all of Shawns family.Our Prayers are with you all at this very hard time.May you rest in peace Shawn love from your cousin Ashlene and family in Dublin,Ireland xxx

Rita Kyriakakis

June 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.

Domenic & Vera Battaglia

Janet Rombis

June 30, 2010

George and I wish everyone in the Kavanagh and Vlastaris family strength and lot's of love during this sad time.

Ken & Natalie Khan

June 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 30, 2010

Dear Shawn I will love and miss you always and we will pray for you as I know you will pray for all of us, your sister Teresa

Bob McBride

June 30, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Shawn was a great guy and I will miss him terribly.It was a pleasure to have him as a friend and fellow worker.

June 30, 2010

You were a wonderful man Shawn Kavanagh.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.May you rest in peace my friend.
Gina and Christopher Walsh

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