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Shawn Michael Garneau
Shawn Michael Garneau
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Born in Woonsocket, he grew up in Manville and graduated from Lincoln High School. He was the son of Richard Garneau of Phoenix, Arizona, and the late Elaine (Marcil) Garneau.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Jenna Pascale of North Providence, stepdaughters Emily of Lincoln, and Cassandra of North Providence as well as two beloved grandchildren, Isaiah and Levi.
He is also survived by three brothers, Jamie and his wife Tonya Lemay of Lincoln, Matthew and his wife Israa, of Phoenix, Arizona and Timothy, of Phoenix, Arizona. He was the loving, "fun" uncle to Spencer, Lily, Madison, Morgan, Kaylee and Mischa.
Shawn had a big heart and a gift for storytelling. The recanting of some of his antics and shenanigans would often leave a room in stitches. He enjoyed playing and watching football, spending time with his grandchildren, playing with his puppies, George and Jellybean, as well as cooking. Sundays you would often find him watching and attending NASCAR races with his father-in-law Richard Bonenfant. Anytime just hanging out with friends or family was a "good time".
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, June 10th at a location yet to be determined. Friends and family are invited to attend and share in your favorite memories.
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Nicole Garneau
August 4, 2023
My best friend, my love always. I don't know how to do life without you
Nicole Garneau
August 4, 2023
My love. Three months since you have been gone. I miss you more than ever. 20 years wasn't enough. I was glad to be your sole caregiver and glad it was just you and me always. I was happy to take care of you in death just like I did with you in life always .You and I will be together again. Our love extends this world. My baby. I know what we shared every day.
Tina
May 16, 2023
I remember when I first met Nicole. We were working together everyday for the entire summer. She would always talk about Shawn & how much he did for her and the family. She would always say "Tina my husband would love you". I remember the first time Nicole invited me over. I was a single mom and everywhere I went, my son had to come too. Surprisingly, Shawn loved this. He would actually get upset if I found a babysitter for "spartacus". He would always insist that me and Nicole would go out and have girl time & that he would stay behind and "bond with spartacus". I loved shawn for loving my baby. I´ll never forget how Shawn would spend his last dollar on a gallon of milk for my son, or on roses at CVS for Nicole. Shawn would walk to Cumberland farms every morning and get us an ice coffee without even being asked. Whenever Shawn saw my car pull up in the driveway, he would run out the door to go grab us a bottle of wine without being asked. I used to get jealous over all the beautiful jewelry he brought for Nicole. I remember he would always say that shes like a cat cause she loves anything that shines. I loved shawn for loving my best friend.
Ellen
May 13, 2023
My condolences to Shawn's wife Nicole. I know how much he loved you with all of his heart and soul. You were his soul mate forever and always. I am so sorry for your incredible loss Nicole. Shawn will be with you always and you will be with him again in heaven
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Tony
May 13, 2023
My deepest condolences to Nicole Garneau Shawn's wife, his best friend and the love of his life. She was with him everyday and until the end for 20 years. His sole caretaker . My heart goes out to you Nicole .. There is no greater loss than that of a wife losing her husband.
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Shawn, you will be missed beyond words. Such a great friend, husband, father, brother, son and grandpa. You truly cared so much about everyone. I´m so glad we got to spend a lot of time together these last few years and will cherish every hilarious memory. You always were there for my kids too, at every bday party, grad party or whatever it was......you and Nicole were there! Love ya bro! 1994 yup!
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Dad thank you for being the best father to me and thank you for telling me that I was the best daughter to you every day. You loved my mom with all of your heart and soul like no other. I love you and I will miss you
Emily Mello
May 7, 2023
Dad you will be missed so much. I prayed with you and thanked you for being the best Dad to me and you thanked me for being the best daughter to you. I will hold that in my heart forever. You were the best pop pop to Isaiah and the best father in law to my husband your son in law and you adored my mom and loved her to the very end . I love you
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To my Dad. Glad me and Emily and my mom were with you until the end. The love you shared with my mom was
unbreakable. It was only my mom and Shawn forever together and always . I love you Dad and will always miss you
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I love you brother. You are my 1st friend in this world. You're missed more than you would believe and had the biggest most open and forgiving heart of anyone I know. I know Mom was waiting for you with the strongest hug you've ever received. Please look over the rest of us we will need it. Until I see you again little brother.
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Cheryl Roberti
May 5, 2023
Such a beautiful tribute to the son father brother and uncle that Shawn was my sincere condolences to all of you at this time of grief May the memories made be held close to your hearts rio Shawn
Stephanie Walker
May 5, 2023
Sending prayers and love to you all. I know how heavy a grieving heart is . Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
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