Shawn Wootton

Passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in his 79th year.

Shawn Wootton of Pembroke, dearly loved husband of Susan Wootton (nee Young). Father of Tanya Williams and step-father of Aliece LeBlanc (Richard Gagnon) & Ronald LeBlanc. Grandfather to Tanya’s children and Grampy to Aliece’s son Dylan Gagnon. Son of the late Gordon & Ethel Wootton. Brother-in-law to the late Kenny Young (Marlyn), Jane Henderson (Robert), the late Gary (late Colleen), Robert Young (Natalie), Janet Hellmich (Johnny), Lisa Brush (Barry), and April Campbell (Basil). Will be deeply missed by many nieces and nephews and friends.

Shawn was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 72. An active and social person, he enjoyed curling, golfing, playing darts and washers. Shawn made friends anywhere he went and always had a smile for everyone. He had many friends here in Pembroke and in Oromocto New Brunswick where he and Susan met. As well as the friends they met on their travels to Florida during the winters. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Memorial Visitation will be held at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Interment of ashes will take place at All Saints Anglican Cemetery, 1173 Victoria St. Petawawa, on Tuesday, November 17th at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.