Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Watertown, New York
Apr 11, 1980 – Sep 19, 2020 (Age 40)
Shawn M. Desormeau, 40, Pamelia, passed away September 19, 2020 in Watertown.
Shawn is survived by his mother and step-father Kathern and Mark Montondo, Pamelia; his father and his companion Richard (Patty Burns) Garbutt, Black River; his son Damon Patton, 2 sisters Trina (Alex Flecker) Desormeau, Adrienne “Minnie” Garbutt, 2 brothers Joel (Amber) Garbutt, Christopher Garbutt, nieces and nephews Kaetlin, Dominick and Jacobie Flecker, Joel Jr. and Brock Garbutt and a large extended family.
He was predeceased by his by his maternal grandparents, Henry and Lucy Desormeau, paternal grandparents, Jack and Hilda Garbutt, Uncle Bob Garbutt and his brother Richard Desormeau.
Shawn was born in Watertown on April 11, 1980 the son to Richard Garbutt and Kathern Desormeau. He was employed by as a short order cook in the Watertown area.
Shawn had a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone that was in need. He was an avid sports fan or the NY Yankees, San Francisco 49ers, hockey, roller skating and listening to music.
Burial will be held in North Watertown Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
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I MISS YOUR MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY DAY BRDAY UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN I LOVE AND MISS YOU SHAWNIE
Darcie Germain
August 14, 2023 | Watertown, NY | Brother
Every day I think of you. Every time I see a res cardinal I think of you wondering what if....I wish there was so much I could have done, been there more....RIP.... your never forgotten.....
Cinnamon Moroney
January 20, 2022 | Utica, NY | Friend
Shawn my big brother,my best friend. God has you in his arms but I have you in my heart always. Fly high and free with our little brother richie. You will always be my angels. I will always love you, miss you but never forget you and your beautiful smile. Love you, Trina (Sis)
Trina Desormeau
October 02, 2020 | Watertown, NY | Sister
Fly high Shawny
I will miss ya man
And You will never be forgotten
Your with Richie ,Gramp and Gram now
watching over all of us !
Love ya always and forever
Meghan (Desormeau) Dixon
Meghan (Desormeau) Dixon
September 28, 2020 | Clarksville, TN | Family
Life is so short for some. As parents we can never fathom the loss of any of our children. They are suppose to be here for us when we are old. I can unfortunately day I know how much yout heart n souls hurts. I keep my babies names in my lips daily to keep them a part of my life. Hugs to you all
Julie Beckstead Pierce
September 23, 2020 | Watertown, NY
While life can often take people in different directions, many of my best memories as a teenager were with Shawn and his family. I'm so sorry for your loss, and you have my heartfelt and sincerest condolences.
Jason Marino
September 23, 2020 | Rochester, NY | Friend
I'm gonna miss you my friend rest in peace
Kenneth Monica
September 23, 2020 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Went to school with Shawn. Sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Shawn
Renee Randall
September 23, 2020 | Watertown, NY | Friend
So sorry for your loss, from our family to yours please except our deepest condolences. ❤
Christopher Clark
September 23, 2020 | Watertown, NY | Friend