Obituary
SHANNON JASON MCDERMOTT
February 9, 1994 – January 6, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Shannon McDermott announces his sudden passing on Wednesday January 6, after a tragic snowmobile accident at the age of 21 years. Shannon was predeceased by his grandfathers; Kiltie McDermott and Edward Bernard. A loving son and brother, Shannon will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his loving family; his parents Betty McDermott and Alvin Bernard, his only brother Brendan (Courtney) McDermott Torbay NL, grandmothers; Josie McDermott and Elsie Bernard both of Diamond Cove. He will forever remain in the hearts of his aunts and uncles; Leah (Roland) Spicer, Rita (Clayton) Herritt all of Diamond Cove, Angela (Robbie) Clarke, Maxine (Gerry) Edwards all of Harbour Le Cou, Joanne (Perry) Savoury Diamond Cove, Wayne Bernard (Norma) Lawrencetown NS, Sherrylee Bernard (Dean) Port aux Basques and a large circle of cousins, extended family and many, many friends. Shannon was a fun loving guy with a great personality and passion for his work, he was an exceptional welder, a job that he enjoyed very much and was very much in to nice cars and sports. His true passion though was volleyball. He played and coached volleyball his entire life which brought him many hours of joy and endless friendships. Visitation will take place on Friday and Saturday at his residence in Diamond Cove. Funeral services will take place on Sunday January 10, 2 p.m.at St. Micheal’s And All Angel's Anglican Church, Rose Blanche officiated by Rev. Jeffrey Petten. Interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road. Flowers graciously accepted or donations can be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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