Shawn W. McKenna Jr.

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Shawn W. McKenna, Jr., 21, of North Smithfield, died Thursday May 12, 2016.

Born in Woonsocket, he was the loving son of Shawn W. McKenna Sr. and his fiancée Jennifer Lalumiere of Danielson, and Martine Andree (Codere) Aubuchon of North Smithfield. He was raised North Smithfield and attended North Smithfield schools.

Shawn was employed at Yankee Supply Company in Johnston and had previously worked at the Dunkin' Donuts Distribution Center in Bellingham and also as a seasonal worker at Precious Blood and St. Jean Baptiste Cemeteries.

Shawn was a talented mechanic and spent countless hours working on his Dodge diesel truck. He loved his dogs, playing games and hanging out with fiends. Shawn had a special knack for making people laugh. He had a quiet and reserved exterior but inside was a heart of gold. Words cannot express the love and happiness Shawn brought to all who were blessed to have known, loved and cared for him.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his step-father Daniel Aubuchon of North Smithfield; his sisters Makayla Rose McKenna of Danielson and Lauren Aubuchon; brothers Andrew and Jake Aubuchon, all of North Smithfield and stepsisters Alexandra and Darby Lalumiere of Danielson. He was the grandson of Brenda F. (Plante) McKenna of Woonsocket and the late Raymond P. McKenna and Micheline and Ernest Silvia of Vermont, formerly of Woonsocket. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends both locally and in Canada.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for a funeral service at 10 a.m. in the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. In memory of Shawn, please do a random act of kindness for someone in need.

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