Shawn Michael Delaney
Shawn Michael Delaney
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Shawn was born on October 2, 1962, at Saratoga Hospital to the late Henry Delaney, Marlene Delaney Trieble, and later had a great relationship with his stepdad Wilbur Trieble. He spent his formative years in Ballston spa until he graduated from Ballston Spa high school. After high school he joined the military where he proudly served in the United States Army a member of the 82nd airborne at Fort Bragg, and 10th mountain division at Fort Drum. He achieved the rank of Sergeant first class. Upon his retirement from the army, he took a post at West Point military Academy as a training resource manager until he retired .He earned his bachelor's degree in Culture and Communication from the City University of New York . His military career took him all over the world in places like Germany, Korea, and Panama. Along the way, he made many friends that he kept in contact with over the years.
A generous man with a great laugh and a twinkle in his eye, Shawn lived a life full of adventure, humor, and heart. He traveled the world, devoted himself to his family, and had a lifelong passion for fire trucks and saving lives. He was an avid fire truck collector and served for many years as a volunteer with the Oxbow Volunteer Fire Department in New York.
Shawn was also a former member of the Avant Garde Drum Corps in New York and remained a devoted fan of Drum Corps throughout his life. In later years, he found joy in traveling across the United States with his beloved wife, Kristen.
He was a proud Masonic member of the Pyramid Masonic Lodge #869, where he upheld the values of fellowship, service, and integrity.
He is survived by his wife, Kristen Delaney; children, Heather, Zlata, and Lanna; grandchildren, Genevieve, Soren, and Eero; siblings, Joseph Delaney (Linda), PattiButler, and Arthur Delaney (Donna); along with several nieces and nephews.
A private Celebration of Life will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Spring Hill Elementary School Library, 4711 Mildred Road, Knoxville, TN 37917, or Oxbow Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 204, Oxbow, NY 13671.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is handling arrangements. www.holleygamble.com
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Laura Parkhill - Spring Hill Elem ESL
August 9, 2025
Thank you, Mr. Delaney, for your example of service in helping Spring Hill Elementary kids to DreamThinkAchieveBIG when u could have been off doing your own thing after all your years of Army service. It made me smile whenever Mr. D walked out of the Spring Hill library because of his & Kristen's story so similar to the British hit series As Time Goes By with Judi Dench & Geoffrey Palmer. Praying for the comfort & hope of Christ Jesus to sustain you all until you meet again bc God always keeps His promises! May Shawn's memory be a blessing and example to his family and friends in NY & TN until then.
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Curtis
August 8, 2025
Shawn Delaney was a fantastic person, a friend best described as family, a loyal Soldier, and an upright man and Mason. I already miss him more than words can convey but, I know I´ll see him again. RIP my friend, you were the best of us.
glenn mitchell
August 7, 2025
Shawn Delaney Family
Sorry for your loss Shawn and I grew up our whole love together in Ballston Spa New York hung out at each others house graduated with him new All his family well last time I saw him Was his Moms funeral and he said to me I new you would be here and as life moves forward its the last time I would see him. I loved Shawn like a brother and very sad I lost a brother REST IN PEACE Shawn
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