JUNE 9, 1962 – JUNE 28, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Shawn Jerome Brown at his home in Cambridge, Ontario on June 28, 2024 at the age of 62. He has finally been reunited with his predeceased sons, Brandon & Jordan. He will be lovingly missed by his devoted wife Paulinka Yee of 23 years & his stepson Connor. Shawn was a cherished Poppy to his granddaughters Kyla & Madycen.
He will be dearly missed by his siblings Blanche (Dux), Carol (Chuck), Glenn, Laura (Tim), Marlene (Scott), Connie (Jody), in-laws Don, John, Glenys (Dan) & Nadia (Dane), his many nieces & nephews and his faithful companions Rolo, Relik & Mr. Jinx. Shawn was predeceased by his parents Frank & Edna Brown, siblings Gary, Frank, Janet & Virginia.
Shawn was born on Bell Island, Newfoundland where he was more recently able to reconnect with his beloved island at their home away from home. He spent his youth in Preston, Ontario, kicking up dirt and raising hell. Shawn was a mechanic who could fix anything, he loved loud music, dirt bikes, motorcycles, hot rods, UFC, & hockey (how about them Leafs?). NASCAR has lost one of their biggest fans. He was a Preston boy who had many great friends that he considered his chosen family. Even though he was a rough and tough guy, he had a heart of gold, always thinking of others before himself. Generous with his time, he was always assisting others, whether he knew them or not. Shawn lived large and filled up every room he entered with his booming voice and quirky, newfie way with words. He will be sorely missed by everyone he touched.
Visitation will be held at Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 96 St Andrews Street, Cambridge on Thursday, July 4th from 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. and Friday, July 5th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday, July 5th at 11 a.m with a reception to follow at the Newfoundland Club. Cremation will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donate to Heart & Stroke, tune-up your car, check the air pressure in your tires, or consider an act of kindness to someone in need just as he would have done.
