Shawn Cornect

Obituary of Shawn Cornect

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CORNECT, Shawn -age 65 of Shubenacadie, passed away peacefully, July 11, 2024, in Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Cape St. George, Newfoundland, he was a son of Helen (Benoit) Cornect and the late Eugene Cornect Jr.

Shawn served in the Navy for 21 years on several ships, including: HMCS Huron, HMCS Fraser, HMCS Vancouver and the HMCS Preserver. While stationed in Halifax, he and his family lived in Shannon Park before moving to Shubenacadie when the children were still young. Shawn served in the Gulf War and during the Haiti Crisis. Always keeping busy, after retiring, he started a job with IPL.  Shawn was always starting projects around the house... sometimes he actually finished them before starting another. He was a man of many talents, sewing and making beef jerky were among those.  He loved fishing and hunting.  Shawn adored his family and had a special connection with his mother. He was very generous and was always willing to help anyone without asking for anything in return.

He is survived by his mother, Helen; wife, Betty Ann (Broderick); son, Ian; daughter, Jessica (David); grandchildren, Tessa, Brooklyn, Jacob, Tobeigh and Dominic; brothers, Wayne, Melvin “Pat”, Glenn, Clark and Andre; sisters, Rena, Holly and Michelle, numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his father, he was predeceased by grandson, Zachary.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held 1 pm Sunday, July 21st in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, Rev. Natalie Buchanan-Rutherford officiating.  Reception to follow in the funeral home hospitality area. 

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Cedarstone for the excellent care and kind compassion shown to Shawn during his time there.

Donations in memory made be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Shawn may be shared with the family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com

Sunday
21
July

Funeral Service

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Ettinger Funeral Home Chapel
2812 Highway 2
Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada
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