Please accept our most heart felt condolences on your loss. May choirs of angels carry him to his rest and may God bless you in this time of sorrow. Love Pat, Tom, William, Tracy and Kristen
DeLenardo, Shawn – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Shawn Albert DeLenardo, aka, Shimmer at the age of 39 on June 8, 2015. Shawn was born on April 28, 1976 in the Kirkland and District Hospital. Shimmer loved most spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews, who absolutely adored him. This quality time brought him so much joy. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and trapping with his father on the trap line. Shimmer spent a lot of time at the family cottage on Nettie Lake swimming, wake boarding, tubing, and most of all, water skiing. He was a very talented skier and all-around athlete. Shimmer also had a passion for golfing and went as often as he could. Shimmer’s biggest past-time growing up was hockey; he had a lot of success and enjoyment from this sport and created many great memories from it. For a number of years, Shimmer also played in baseball leagues and participated daily in the sport of tennis. Any chance he got, he was at the tennis courts. What we will remember most about Shimmer is amazing sense of humour, his wittiness and his laughter. He was so much fun to be around and always made everyone laugh. He loved stand-up comics, comedies and anything that would make him laugh. Shimmer went to school at Sir Sanford Flemming and graduated with a diploma in forestry. He spent the last twelve years working for Hydro One in the forestry department. He is pre-deceased by his maternal grandparents, Yolande and Harvey Benoit, paternal grandparents, Francis and Joe DeLenardo, his Uncle Albert DeLenardo, Aunt Francis Gamble, and cousin Warren Smith. He leaves to mourn his loving parents, Shawn and Anita DeLenardo (Née Benoit), his sister Tracy DeLenardo-Birch, her husband James Birch, his sister Jennifer Verge, her husband Mike Verge, his nieces Alyssa Birch and Emma Verge and his nephews Caleb Verge and Trystan Birch. Shimmer also leaves behind to mourn many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and Godparents Joe & Debbie DeLenardo. We will have a void in our hearts forever, as there is no one who can replace him. Our love and adoration for him will be in our hearts and minds forever. The family will receive relatives and friends at the French Family Funeral Home on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Parish on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Shimmer will be laid to rest in the Kirkland Lake Cemetery. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Upper Hall of the Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Donations in Shimmer’s memory may be made to the Holy Name of Jesus Parish – Furnace Fund (Cheques Only Please – 39 Kirkland St. W. Kirkland Lake, ON. P2N 2G3).Offer Condolence for the family of Shawn Albert DeLenardo
Please accept our most heart felt condolences on your loss. May choirs of angels carry him to his rest and may God bless you in this time of sorrow. Love Pat, Tom, William, Tracy and Kristen
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending you my deepest sympathies. My love and prayers are with your family. Love, Casey
Dear Anita & Shawn, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. When I went to King George Public School I met Shimmer and thought he was an outstanding guy! The kindness he showed to everyone weather they were popular or not was very heart warming. May you feel the strength of God in your corner.
Completely shocked and saddened by the sudden death of shimmer. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely The McBeath family
Shawn, you were a very good friend to me in elementary school. Road hockey at recess and in front of your house is what I remember best after all these years. Rest in peace.
To the DeLenardo family We were very shocked and upset to hear the news about Shawn. I have nothing but good memories of him as one of my students at KLCVI as he added a great deal to some of the best classes I taught with his good humour and attitude. Our condolences to the family and all his good friends.
Dear Shawn, Anita, Tracy, and Jenn Please accept my deepest condolences during this very difficult time. I do have some very young memories of Shimmer from visiting you all long ago! I managed to miss shimmer during my second year of college up in KL as it would have been his first at Sir Sanford Fleming. I would have loved the opportunity to play some hockey or hit the gym with Shimmer. I’m sure he would have taught me a thing or two! Shawn and Anita, you are excellent parents, be proud of Shimmer, he loves you very much! Tracey and Jenn you are the best sisters a brother could have! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Take Care Shimmer! Matt
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hugs.
I want to offer my deepest condolences.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful tribute to Shawn.
I am so sad to hear about Shimmer. My heart is with his family and his many many friends. Hugs.
I was so saddened to hear about Shimmer. Please know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you. Joanne
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE DELENARDO FAMILY. SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.
The Kerr family wish to offer our sincere condolences to Shawn ,Anita and families in the loss of Shawn. Sincerely Genevieve, Judy and Michael Kerr.
Shawn, Anita and DeLenardo family, please accept our sympathies. Remembering the good times at hockey tournaments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave and I are so very very sorry, I wish we had some fairy dust to reverse some time for just one day. Our memories of Shimmer will be delivered to everyone this way. Shimmer was a very kind, and sincere man. He was generous and funny. He will be missed..xoxo
Shawn, Anita, Tracy, Jen & Family I have such fond memories of my visits with your family while growing up. It was always such a fun time with lots of laughter. I remember little Shimmer, a ball of energy and a great kid. The strength and closeness of your family was evident even back then. Our sincere condolences to you all. Your strength, love and wonderful memories will get you through this very difficult time. Your family and friends are here to support you. God bless. All our love, Monica, Colin, Trevor & Jamie, Sean
Sending our condolences to family and friends during this difficult time we are here if you need anything, sending all our love and strength, hugs to you all
Anita, Shawn, Tracey and Jen My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I had the pleasure of knowing Shawn since 2007 when he started with forestry. I really got to know him in 2010 when we worked together. He became know to us as “Delo” as we nicknamed him this and it stuck. We had always worked together spraying brush and I was always thankful to have him on my crew as he was one of the best sprayers that I had. He sure was a perfectionist when it came to spraying. Work never felt like work with him because he had such a great sense of humour and always had us laughing. He always came to work with your awesome cooking Anita, and was always willing to share. He will be greatly missed by his work family. Rest in peace my friend. Len
Shawn, Anita and Family please accept our sincere sympathies. We cannot imagine the grief you are experiencing, but we hope the support of you family and friends helps you get through this tragic event.
Anita, Shawn and family. So very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Words can’t express how saddened I am for all of you. You are in my thoughts. Julie
My condolences to Shimmer’s family for their loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Thinking of you all Nola
Most sincere condolences to all of the DeLenardo family.
Our deepest sympathy to Anita, Shawn and family. Farewell, Shimmer, may you rest in peace. Gerry Watson & Ellen Watson
Our Condolences to the DeLenardo family,relatives,friends & all who knew Shawn.Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time , so young he will be missed,God Bless may he R.I.P
We are truly saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ted and Joan Butt
We were shocked and saddened upon learning of Shawn’s untimely passing. May your strong faith bring you comfort at this time of sorrow.
Tracy, Jennifer, Shawn and Anita, I am so very truly sorry for your loss. There is no way to express the feelings this news has stirred in me, and although I know that words won’t erase what has happened, please know I am thinking of you all and sending you love. Please feel the strength your family and friends are sharing to help you through this. So very sorry. Sue
It is with a very heavy heart that we send you our condolences. Please take comfort in knowing that Shimmer is resting in peace and surrounded by all the family that paved the way for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely Tim, Laurie and Connor Blahey
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of family and friends during this very difficult time.
Sorry for the lost of your cherished son and brother. You are in our prayers.
Anita,Shawn,Tracey and Jennifer, our deepest sympathies to you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dale and Charlene
Dear Anita and Shawn , and family. Our Deepest Condolences . It is very hard to find the rights word to console your broken hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and courage.
Uncle Shawn, Auntie Anita, Tracey, Jen and family, We were so saddened to hear about Shimmer’s passing as I remember him well and remember him being very kind-hearted, generous and funny. Going over to the Jablonski’s when Shimmer and the “Kirkland Lake family” was visiting in the summer months, has always been a fond time for me growing up. I know there are really no words that can help mend the pain, but I do know you are all a very close family who will surround each other with much love and support. Both Brooks and I are thinking of you all and sending you healing prayers. We wish you comfort as you remember all the wonderful and happy times you have all shared with Shimmer and hope these memories carry you through this very difficult time. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. The tribute to Shimmer was beautifully written and certainly seems to encompass all that he loved and everyone he loves. With heartfelt sympathy and heavy hearts, Despina and Brooks
Shawn and Anita, Tracy and Jennifer and your families, my sincere condolences to you all in this great loss in your lives. Be assured that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Inez Robazza
Shawn, Anita, Tracy & Jen & families – We are so very very sorry to hear of your huge loss. We have very great memories of Shimmer and his wonderful family. Please know that our hearts are breaking for you and praying for you all at this time.
To Anita, Shawn,Tracy and Jennifer. We are sorry to hear about the passing of your great son/brother. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this most difficult time. May God’s peace be upon you all.
Shawn, Anita & Family I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Word cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to you all.
Please accept my deepest condolences to your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am always here for you!! Cherish the wonderful memories you have of your son Shawn (shimmer)! Love Pat.H.
Please accept our deepest condolences at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was a fine, young man. Sincerely, Chris and Peter
Dear Anita & Shawn.. I am so sorry to hear of Shimmer’s passing. My heart and prayers go out to you and your extended family. It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences that I write this heartfelt message to you. The most difficult thing a parent does in life is bury their children. In lieu of flowers I will be forwarding a donation in Shimmer’s memory as outlined in his obituary. Sincerely, Rhea Larente & Family 21 Salisbury Avenue Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 1L9
Shawn, Anita & family…. so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat & Lorraine
Jen and Tracy, I am so saddened to hear of Shimmer’s passing. No amount of condolences can fill the void of such a great person and brother. My heart goes out to you both. Mr. and Mrs. DeLenardo, your son was loved by all. It takes a special person to befriend the amount of people that Shawn has in his time here. He will truly be missed by many and I will always have fond memories of your son. may his spirit live on in everyone who has had the privilege of meeting such a genuine soul. Godspeed my friend.
Dearest DeLenardo family Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear of Shimmer ‘ s sudden passing. May your fond memories of Shimmer help sustain you at this most difficult time. My heart goes out to you and I will always remember Shimmer as a handsome , sweet boy with a kind smile….and a twinkle in his eyes…so loving toward his parents and sisters. Growing up …he was the little brother I never had… May God’s peace be with you . Your friend Carole
So sorry, to hear about your loss…..sending to all the family….Our Sincere Sympathies.May God Bless you All….
Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our most sincere condolences. We will remember you in our prayers. May God bless you and strengthen you at this time.
Sad to hear this news…my deepest condolences to all of the family and closest friends…always remember the good times.
Dearest Shawn and Anita and all your family, Our hearts are heavy with sadness at your great loss. Shawn was indeed a very special young man. His smile was infectious and his sense of humour delightful. Your beautiful memories of him will be your treasures. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers . Love, Terry and Claire
Unfortunately I did not get the pleasure of meeting Shimmer. However I have had the pleasure of meeting his family and becoming part of it. I have heard so many wonderful stories from Kyle. I didn’t have to meet him to know he was a wonderful friend, cousin, uncle and especially, son. Anita, Shawn, Tracy, Jenn and family, The pain your feeling weighs heavy on my heart. Please know that although I am new to the family, I am a phone call away if you need anything, anytime! XO
So sorry for your loss
Shawn and Anita and family….I am so sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace dear cousin you will be missed dearly! May God Bless You .
My heart felt condolences to you Shawn, Anita, Tracy, Jennifer & families on your loss. Although you have a void in your lives, Shimmer is still around you in spirit, thought and memories. Peace to you all Sheila
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
My heart just sank reading this news! I just saw and spoke to him at church 2 weekends ago. My sincere condolences and love and prayers sent to family and friends xox
Sending my Condolences to the Family of Shawn aka Shimmer! He will forever be missed! May he rest in peace!
Sad to see you go Shimmer:( You were a sweetheart !! My condolences to the family may all the happy memories carry you forward !! xo
Shawn was a wonderful person he mad us laugh and smiled and enjoyed our conversation when he come to get his hair cut . He will be missed our prayer and thoughts are with you at this difficult time . Anita, Jennifer and the rest of all the family his memories will live on .
So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences.
so sorry to hear of your loss my prayers go out to you in this time of mourning May God Bless
Dear Tracy, Jen, and the DeLenardo family…please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. May your many treasured memories bring a smile to your face and joy to your hearts. Shawn will always be with you all wherever you go. Sincerely, Darren and Carol Hearn and family and employees
Sincere sympathies to Anita, Shawn and the family on your loss. Prayers and thoughts go out to you at this extremely difficult time. May God’s healing grace bring you comfort as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
So terribly sorry for your tragic loss, Tracy, Shawn, Anita & family. My deepest condolences to you all in such a very difficult time.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Shimmer, Thinking of you all xo
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
No words can be said or found at this very sad time. Thinking of you ALL at this very difficult time.
My most heart felt condolences to the family and friends. Such a tragedy!!! Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May you be surrounded by love and support and may you find strength in each other. One moment at a time one emotion at a time. Nicole Lalonde
Rest in peace my friend.you were allways a good buddy man. My hart goes out to your family and loved ones..see you on the other side
Our thoughts and prayers on the loss of your son!
We are so extremely sorry for your loss. Our most sincere and deepest condolences to all of you during this very difficult time. Rest in Peace Shimmer
Shimmer, we will miss you. Although I hadn’t seen you in years, I think of your family with a heavy heart. Rest in peace my friend.
Sorry for your loss Anita and Shawn,and family:(
Jen and family, You’re in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Shawn, Anita & Family Our hearts are saddened to hear of Shim’s passing. Shim was a very special part of our family as a neighbor and friend. We will keep Shim in our Memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Sincerely Barry, Carol & family
It is with great sadness that I express may deep sorrow and sympathy. I t has always been clear how much you cherished your children and the importance they played in your lives. I understand your burden and hope you will find what it is you need to manage the burden. So with our heart heavy please accept our sympathy and thoughts, Shimmer will always be synonymous with “the cabin” for me. all our thoughts Shaun and Judy
To Shawn and Anita So sorry to hear of your loss may he rest in peace
Our sincere condolences to the DeLenardo Family and our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Dear Anita and Shawn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Shimmer will be sorely missed by Ray and I. We didn’t often have the chance to be with him, but really enjoyed the opportunities he had. He generously shared his skills when it came to helping out at Nettie Lake, he knew what he was doing-a talented outdoorsman! We genuinely liked his positive personality, and we are so very sad to lose him from the family tree. We hope the he has found eternal peace, and that God give strength to Shawn and Anita because they have been extraordinary parents in their unwavering support. God bless the DeLenardo extended family too.
I was so sorry to hear this terrible news. My sincere condolences.
Please accept our most heart felt condolences on your loss. May choirs of angels carry him to his rest and may God bless you in this time of sorrow. Love Pat, Tom, William, Tracy and Kristen