CHAPUT, Shawn - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shawn Chaput at the age of 68.
Shawn died on March 6, 2024 with family at his side.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty-six years, Patricia Paffrath, his devoted children, Jake (Lisa Young), Shanna (Sean Baker) and cherished grandchildren Oliver and Stella.
He also leaves his brother Robert with a heavy heart.
He was predeceased by his elder daughter Candice, as well as his parents Emile Chaput and Kelva Campbell.
Shawn attended Concordia University and was hired by IBM Canada immediately upon graduation. He spent his entire career in various marketing and sales positions within IBM, first in Montreal, then Ottawa, and lastly, in Toronto. He thoroughly enjoyed his working life and made some lifelong friends there.
Shawn retired as Manager of the SWG Executive Briefing Centre at the IBM Toronto Software Lab in 2017.
Shawn loved his life and was thoroughly enjoying his retirement.
He loved to travel, was a serious wine connoisseur, and his inquisitive mind made him a lifelong learner. But most of all, he loved his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren.
Spending time with them was his greatest joy. In lieu of flowers,
Please consider Shawn's favourite charities: https://www.shnfoundation.ca/ways-to-give/ https://www.dailybread.ca/ "If love could have saved him, he would have lived forever".
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