Passed peacefully away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex, at the age of 56. Predeceased by his father: Herbert Dyke Shute and brother Glen. Leaving to mourn his mother: Irene (Leo); siblings: Doug (Jan), Terry (Betty), Paul, Debra (Bob Skanes), Deanne (Brendan), Peter (Colleen), Dean (Denise), Richard (Leanne); daughters: Cindy and Alicia; grandchildren: Breanna, David and Isabelle; companion: Doreen; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be sadly missed and forever loved. A special thank you to the nurses and staff of Escasoni 3rd floor east. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave. on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service will be held at Barrett’s Chapel on Thursday at 11:00 am. Cremation will follow funeral service. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca.