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Shawn Kearons Kelsey

1961 - 2024

Shawn Kearons Kelsey obituary, 1961-2024, Pittsfield, MA

BORN

1961

DIED

2024

Shawn Kelsey Obituary

Shawn Kearons Kelsey, 63, of Yarmouth Maine passed away surrounded by his family on November 5, 2024. A devoted son, cherished father, and loving brother. Shawn will be missed dearly by his family. He will be remembered by those who knew him for his rare ability to strike up a conversation with anyone. Born August 9, 1961 in Pittsfield Massachusetts at St. Luke's hospital, he is the oldest of 3 siblings. Growing up in Westminster Massachusetts Shawn enjoyed many sports. This interest continued into college at Franklin Pierce University where he played basketball and graduated with his degree in business management. He was particularly fond in his younger years and of the time he spent at York beach living and working with his brother and friends. Shawn was an Independent Sales Representative for Industrial Manufacturing companies covering a variety of industries & applications such as Naval, Aerospace, and energy sectors. He was extremely charismatic and took immense pride in his work and the relationships he created. Shawn will also be remembered for helping coach his son Dylan's basketball teams for years. The time spent with those teams growing up is something that played a huge part in their childhoods and will forever be appreciated by everyone who was a part of that "family".

He was predeceased by his father Everett Kelsey, grandparents Dr. and Mrs. Kearons Whalen of Pittsfield MA, and Mr and Mrs Everett Kelsey of Lenox MA.

Shawn is survived by his mother Patricia Whalen Kelsey, his son Dylan Kelsey, his daughter Elena Kelsey( Matt) brother Craig (Heather)Kelsey, and sister Johanna Kelsey (Tracy Fitzsimmons) nieces, nephews and cousins. A special thanks to his cousin Reeves Whalen who helped us throughout the entirety of this difficult time and was someone Shawn held close to his heart from the years he enjoyed spending around his uncle Kearons.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074 in appreciation for the care they provided our father. Shawn will be truly missed.

Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view Shawn's tribute page and to sign his online guestbook.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Nov. 23, 2024.

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John & Wendy Casey

November 23, 2024

Dear Elena, Dylan, Patricia, Johanna & Craig,

Our heart aches to hear about the loss of Shawn. Shawn was such a special part of our neighborhood and truly a part of our family & community. We will miss his presence dearly. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts & prayer´s and we´re here for whatever you need during this difficult time.
We hold many very special & beautiful memories with all of you.
God bless you all.
Love,
The Casey Family
John, Wendy, Jacquelyn & Garrett

Gary M Lagarce

November 23, 2024

Dylan, Elena, and family, so very sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed playing basketball with your dad, he loved sports and and cherished his relationship with his family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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