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Shawn Tracy McAdam

1969-2012

Shawn Tracy McAdam

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Shawn Tracy McAdam of Saint John, which occurred on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, after a brief battle with ALS. Born in Saint John on February 17, 1969 he was a son of Lois (Hannah) and the late Watson (Buck) McAdam.

Shawn enjoyed boating, snowmobiling but most of all loved to spend time riding his Harley. He lived life to the fullest and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Shawn loved to spend time with his numerous groups of friends.

He is survived by his mother, Lois McAdam; brothers, Terry (Heidi) McAdam of Hampton, NB and Gary (Gloria Boyd) McAdam of Saint John; a very special uncle to Abigail, Randy and Dylan McAdam; girlfriend Kim Houle; best friend Chris (Suzanne) Jeffries as well as many other special friends. Shawn was predeceased by his father Watson (Buck) and two nephews, Bucky and Danny McAdam.

Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 12:00 noon from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the ALS Society would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences

Deepest Sympathies to the McAdam Family and Shawn's friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marilyn,Billy & family.
— Bennett Family - Quaco Road

my deepest condolences to shawns mother and brothers , he will be sadly missed by everyone who's lives he has touched .....may you rest in peace , shawn ..
— Brian LeBlanc

So very sorry. It is with a very heavy heart that I write to express my symphathy. From my family to yours our deepest condolances. Shawn and I where very close some time ago. He will be greatly missed and remembered often.
— Steve Gould

So sorry to hear about Shawn. I have so many good memories for so many years. My thoughts are with all of you.
— John Stevens

Sorry to hear of your loss. RIP Shawn.
— Cindy Black

My deepest symapathies to the McAdam family & to Shawns friends. You are all in my thougths & prayers at this most difficult time.(R.I.P Shawn)
— Kim(Tofts)|Rice

Please accept our deepest sympathies. So sorry to hear of Shawn's passing.
— Wanda & Glen Allaby

I am so sorry to hear about Shawn. It's been a long time since I seen him. This is a heartbreaking loss, he was a good man. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He Loved his family so much, and was so proud of his "toys". He was a great friend to everyone and really cared about those around him. This is a loss that is going to stay with everyone for a long time. A great man was taken too soon! I am so sorry.
— Julie Kincade

You will always be rembered,never forgotten.Thoughts and prayers are with your family....
— Karen Basque

My sincerest, and deepest condolences to Shawn's family and friends. You are my friend forever...
— Stephen Legere

We are so sorry to hear of Shawn's passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Love Deb & Dan
— Deb & Dan McGrath

To all family and friends, I'm very sorry for your loss. Lots of great times with Shawn on the bikes and boat, only the good memories will remain. You will great missed. George Touhakis and Michelle Watson
— Michelle Watson

With a Heavy heart I say goodbye to a cousin RIP Shawn My thoughts and Prayers go to the rest of the family and his many friends
— JULIE L HOOPER

Your love of life will always be remembered in the memories you made and the hearts you've touched! May the Lord bless you and your loved ones xo
— Patti Arseneault-Mawhinney

It saddens me deeply to know you have passed. Shawn you ALWAYS made me laugh - you truly had spirit. You are leaving us way too early. I will miss you.
— John Mallory

Very saddened to hear of Shawn's sudden passing. He was soo full of life and always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. He will be missed by many. RIP Shawn:(
— Tammy Dempsey

Very saddened to hear of Shawn's sudden passing. He was soo full of life and always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. He will be missed by many. RIP Shawn:(
— Tammy Dempsey

From my family (Kara, Ethan, and Evan) to yours (Lois, Gary, and Terry) please accept our deepest condolences on Shawn's passing. All my memories of Shawn are positive ones. He was always a great guy to me when I was younger, and he was always a lot of fun to be around. Whether it was at Bucky and Lois' camp, or shooting a little pool. Shawn had a way of making things just a little lighter and a little more entertaining. He'll be missed by many I'm sure.
— Peter Hopey

My condolences and prayers go out to all of Shawn's family and friends. I knew Shawn when we were teen-agers, he was a good friend. He has left this world much too early and I know will be missed.
— Joyce Cooke

I am so sorry to hear of Shawn s passing. My deepest condolences go out to the McAdam family. Such a tragedy. Godspeed my friend. Many of memories remain which I will always cherish. Bobby Martin.
— Bobby Martin

So sorry to hear about Shawn, a great guy gone to soon. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
— Theresa McDonald

We are so saddened and shocked by the loss of your brother,we are thinking of you and your families during this time. Anything you guys need just let us know.
— Jack and Rose Folkins

We were shocked and saddened at the news of Shawns passing. Our deepest sympathies to all of the family. Words are not enough in situations like this...
— Jim and Pam McCracken

To a brother,a confidant,and a truly inspiring person,brother you are going to be sadly missed,I will always cherish the many good times we had together.You will never be forgotten by myself and all your friends.my heart goes out to your family.So sad bud love ya !!
— Chris lefrancois

Our deepest sympathies to the McAdam family. Shawn was a great guy and will be deeply missed.
— Bryan & Kelly DeLucry

So very sorry to hear of your loss, so very hard to lose someone so close to you. Our thoughts are with you,your family and extended families at this time and always.
— Crystal & Don Stiles

I was so sorry to hear this news...The last time I saw Shawn ,we had a great visit at Mom's 65th. It was so neat to meet him as an adult ...He had the same witty humour as his brothers...but unlike his big brothers, HE never got me in trouble with the parents...I am sad for your family that you have had so much of this to cope with. Thinking of you. Take care of one another...we never know how long we have. xo Tammie
— Tammie Waite

It is a very sad moment to loss a great friend that you were Shawn.You couldn't ask for a better person like him.We will remember the good times we had.Rob is really going to miss a great friend like you.Your in our hearts and prayers always.I'am sending my thoughts and prayers to your family for their loss of a wonderful person.You are our angel now so shawn watch over your brothers now.With lots of love.
— Tracy & Rob Henderson

Dear Eleanor and family, It is with much shock and saddness that we read of Shawn's death this morning. He was in our home in June and never let on that anything was wrong. He and Matthew had a special "father/son" relationship that cannot be replaced.We have a lot of respect and love for Shawn and were always happy when he showed up on our doorstep.His parting gift to me was to rev his bike when I said that the noise was the best part of a Harley.We wish miss you tremendously, Shawn....especially Matt...rest in peace and give Chrissie our love when you get there. Sincerely, John,Betty and Matthew Stears and family
— John, Betty and Matthew Stears

Gary, Gloria, Terry, Heidi and families: So sorry to hear of Shawn's passing our thoughts and prayers are with at this time. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to call.
— Sue Montgomery & Bill Sisk

So sorry to here of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the McAdams.
— Jamie & Debbie Flecknell

Dear Lois, Forgive my mistake on my first message by addressing you as Eleanor. I was thinking of the mother of another friend that passed recently.We will miss Shawn very much. Sincerely, Betty Stears
— Betty Stears

I would like to send condolences to the Mcadam family, living life to the fullest Shawn will be missed. Curtis Rodgers President Local 946 Operateing Engineers
— Curtis Rodgers

Our deepest sympathies to Shawns family from the members and staff of the Operating Engineers, Local 946. He will be missed by all of us.
— International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 946

To all of Shawns family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.I will miss your ( hi Glor )when you came into the office.Rest in peace Shawn
— Gloria Gillespie

Shawn was a wonderful man, who always was there for me. I will miss him, and you are in my prayers.
— Stephen Jenkins

Very sorry to hear of your loss,our condolences to the McAdam family
— Larry and Sharon Whittier

Our deepest sympathy to everyone in the McAdam family. Shawn will be missed by all who knew him. We have great memories that will keep him close to our hearts. RIP Shawn
— Wayne & Sue Merrithew

Lois,Gary, Gloria, Terry & families, So shocked & saddened by your loss of Shawn. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
— Byron, Kathy Livingstone

Very sorry to hear about Shawn. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
— Kirby Folkins

Dear Lois, Terry, Gary and families, I was so sorry to hear about your sudden loss of Shawn? Take good care of each other, especially your Mom. Thinking of you, your cousin Sue Eldridge (Aunt Bunny's daughter)
— Susan Eldridge

I wish to convey my sincerest condolences to Shawn's family and close friends. I knew Shawn since I was a boy growing up near the airport. Shawn made many friends and we are blessed. Shaw you will be missed.
— Michael Hannah

Expressing our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother
— Paul and Karen Vandenbroeck

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Shawn. I have known Shawn for many years and has always been a friend to me and my family. So sad to hear of this. God bless
— Shelly Mitchell ( Biggar)

Please know you are in our thoughts and we send our depest sympathy to you and your family.
— Ed & Janice Brodeur

Shawn, You lived life like there was no tomorrow. You always made people around you feel good no matter what was going on in your life. Had fun when we were kids, and as adults had fun riding together. I will pray for you and for your family.
— Daryl F

My deepest sympathy goes out to Shawn's family at this difficult time,Shawn you are going to be greatly missed bro, we had many great times working together and many of good talks, Iam going to miss you buddy. Gone way to soon. All the best to Shawn's family and friends at this difficult time. Jamie Kimball :(
— Jamie Kimball

He will live forever in the memories of those who knew him and in the hearts of those who loved him.May the memories of your brother be a source of comfort to you now and always.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.Love Shelly,Davey&Colton
— Shelly,Davey&Colton O'Donnell

So sorry for your loss. We were shocked to hear of Shawn's passing and hope you find comfort in all of your fond memories. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time.
— Meryl, Janie & Taylor Stewart

My thoughts and prayers go out to the McAdam family. Shawn will always be remembered for his zest for life and will be sorely missed by those whose lives he has touched. RIP Shawn
— Sean Rowe

Our deepest condolences to the McAdam family with your loss of Shawn. Sorry to hear of his passing. Gary & Brenda Totten
— Gary & Brenda Totten

Shocked and saddened to hear of Shawn's death. We were neighbors on Sproule Road about 20 years ago, one thing I remember most was hearing the roar of his Harley driving past my house, and thinking,, Shawn's home! He lived life to the fullest, gone to soon, never to be forgotten... Rest in Peace Shawn....Rick and Cora Basque
— Rick and Cora Basque

Shawn was a good dude, sad to hear hes gone
— Stephen Baker

Rest in peace my friend you will always be in my thoughts
— fabian cromwell

Such shock and sadness to hear of Shawn's passing. He was a great friend in high school, and one of the happiest, friendliest people I have met. RIP buddy :(
— Tammy Wasson

We send our condolences to Shawn's family and friends. He was a great friend of ours and will be sadly missed. RIP my Buddy
— Kelly and Shauna Rowe

So sorry to hear of Shawns passing sending the entire McAdam family my deepest sympathies.
— Allen Ross

R.I.P Shawn!!
— Rick Barry

I was so very surprised and sad to hear about your brother's death. You have my heartfelt sympathy at this very sad and difficult time.
— Claire B.N. Porter

I am So Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you the Family and Friends, Shawn will live on through many people he was a memerable man and loved by many.
— Michelle Cheslock

R.I.P SHAWN
— danny nicolle

Gary, I was so sorry to read of the loss of your brother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. David
— David L. London

RIP Shawn.
— Melanie Chadwick

Dear Terry and Gary and to you Mom, Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal,and love leaves a memory no one can steal. I am sure you have memories of Shawn that will last your lifetime. Larry and I are so sorry for your loss.... We both knew Shawn and he was definitely one of the greatest...when I think of him I smile... Take Care...
— Nancy & Larry Steele

I was deeply sadden to hear of Shawn's sudden passing. Rest Well my Friend~ See you on the other side
— Tammy (Archer) Hole

Memories last forever, and God gave us memories so that we may have roses in December. The greater the love, the greater the loss. I know that everyone who was blessed to know Shawn, loved him. Heaven just recieved another Angel. My deepest sympathy to all family and friends, and may you have peace, hope and strength during this time of great sadness.
— Angela Fader

It's so hard to believe someone with so much spirit has been taken from us. My condolences to the family at this tragic time. He was a true friend!
— Carla Lamont

Dear Mother of Shawn, I am sorry for the tragic loss of your son. As a mom,I can only imagine your pain.I wish to share with you comfort from the scriptures.. The Bible holds out a wonderful hope for our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. Please read John 5:28,29 in your Bible. Another wonderful future promise is found at Revelation 21:3,4 where it states that , pain and death will be no more. The former things will have passed away. When people are resurrected, it will be without the physical defects that mar the lives of so many of us today. I hope as you read these texts in your Bible , they will be of comfort to you. Sincerely Dianne Mullins
— dianne mullins rn

Please accept our sincere condolences from old neighbours on the Sproule Road.
— Christopher & Janice Waldschutz

So sorry to hear about Shawn's passing - another good guy taken
— Kevin Laskey

So shocked and saddened that ALS has taken another great person from our family. Forgive the late condolences as we were vacationing in the states and just found out about Shawn's passing. Remember the good times with Shawn as you all deal with his passing.
— John & Karen McAdam

Service Date
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Service Time
12:00 noon
Service Location
Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel

Visitation Date
Monday and Tuesday
Visitation Time
2-4 and 7-9 pm
Visitation Location
Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row

Requested Charity
ALS Society