CHAISSON, Shawna Lee Florence, St. George’s Channel

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shawna Lee Florence Chaisson, which occurred at her home in St. George’s Channel on December 24th, 2023. Born August 22 1969 in Halifax, she was the daughter of Carolyn Amelia (Dunphy) Boudreau, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and the late Everett James Chaisson.

Although Shawna lived only 54 years, she lived a full life: full of love, full of adventures, and full of laughter. There was never a dull moment when Shawna was around. Her smile was infectious and most genuine. When she smiled, it came from her heart. Shawna was dedicated to a life of service, from her civilian and military years as a dental technician, to her studies as a medical lab technician, and later, her time as a massage therapist. Shawna’s talent extended beyond her service work. She excelled at crafting and discovered a passion for acrylic painting in recent years during her illness. Those who have had the privilege to cross paths with Shawna, even for a brief moment, felt how special her soul was and will carry a piece of her with them forever.

Shawna will be deeply missed by her husband Ronald Joseph Gordon Young; daughter Brittany Lee Samson (Corey Clarke), Mount Albion, Prince Edward Island, and son Brady Joseph Samson (Claire Elizabeth Zwicker), Toronto; Mother Carolyn Amelia (Dunphy) Boudreau and her stepfather Alvin Joseph Boudreau, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; sisters Pamela Sampson (Brian), Pembroke, Ontario, and Vanessa Jeffrey, Prince Edward Island; brother Christopher Jeffrey, Louisdale; many uncles and aunts, cousins, and many many friends whom she loved dearly..

Besides her dad, she was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Florence Mabel Walch, and Lawrence Bernard Dunphy; her paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Anne Heartz, and James Henry Chaisson; and her aunt Lorna Dunphy MacDonald (Agnes).

Visitation will be held in the Glen Sampson Room in Louisdale on Thursday, January 4th, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and on Friday morning from 10 am till 10:45 am.

Funeral Mass to celebrate the Life of Shawna will be held in St. Louis Parish, Louisdale on Friday at 11 am with Father Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Committal will be held in the Louisdale Columbarium at a later date.

A reception will be held following the Mass at St. Louis Parish Hall, Louisdale.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr Cooper’s Palliative Care team, the Oncology Unit of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, and the unwavering support from members of the local communities

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Martha’s Regional Oncology Treatment Centre, or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd., Arichat.

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