Master Corporal Shaun Vincent Orton, CD: From his darkness he has found his light
It is with a broken soul and shattered heart that I announce the passing of Shaun on 21 April 2024.
Originally an Alberta boy, he was born and lived in Calgary until he joined the military, having the distinction of serving in the 2nd Battalion PPCLI. This included a tour in Afghanistan where accountability was held. RIMPAC 2012 was a bucket list exercise that began Shaun’s love of the water and being on ships. Shaun transferred to the Intelligence Branch in 2015 and had a year-long tour in Kuwait on Op IMPACT. However, the challenges of his youth, and the demons of his past finally overtook him.
Sarah and Shaun were married in the snowy Canadian Rockies of Banff on 11 January 2010, while home from Afghanistan. Through the years Sarah was with him showing him love and kindness through to his last breath. Shaun was the Beloved son in-law of Joni and Joe Pitzel, Welland, ON, Sister in-laws Amy Clowater (Andrew) of Fredericton, NB, and Jessica Torres (John) of Welland, ON, and nieces and nephews, Ellie, Jade, Phoebe, River and Forrest, and special friends, Cam and Sharon.
Shaun touched all of our hearts in the most wholesome, loving, and honest ways. He wore his heart on his sleeve and his loyalty was true. While his body rests at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa, his spirit has gone on to Valhalla. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Warrior Sailing through Soldier On where more Veterans can find the calm waters of sailing before it’s too late.
He followed the True North compass of his soul
May he be following the compass now
To southern shores and calmer waters.
At the going down of the sun
May they remember US.
Military members are invited to wear DEU-1A (medals) to the visitation and to the funeral.
Digital Guestbook
Herb Kenny
Jason Zdyb
My deepest sympathies for your loss Orton family on behalf of the PPCLI Association
Jason Zdyb
Vice President -West
PPCLI Association
Tony Wyver
So sorry to hear of Shaun's passing. Shaun, fair winds and following seas on this next journey. Rest now in peace and respect. My condolences to his family, friends and peers.
Stephen Rae
Shaun, we spent that year in Kuwait in the same tent, we had some great conversations and talked about many things. I truly hope that you have found the peace you were looking for brother. Sarah, my condolences, at this incredibly hard time.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
I will remember him.
God bless you brother, rest easy.
I was tremendously lucky to…
I was tremendously lucky to have had the pleasure to work with Shaun a few years ago. Shaun was a great soldier, great person, and great coworker; and I am thankful I got to work with him, even for a short time. To Sarah, and all of Shaun’s family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that so many of us who got the opportunity to work with Shaun are grieving with you all.
Leighton Larson CD
My deepest condolences, and strength to the family during this time of sorrow. VP, Skal
Loni Strand
Sarah, I am sorry to hear of Shaun’s passing. Sending our love and support.
Kathleen Jollimore
A heartbreaking loss for everyone that knew him; my deepest sympathies Sarah.
Kim Blakeley
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that after the darkness that we all can find some light.
MWO Matt Aseltine
Your memory live long in our hearts, during story telling, and your impact on all of us.
Condolence to the family from all members of the Edmonton Branch of the PPCLI Association. Once a Patricia Always a Patricia. Gone at such a young age. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember him. May he Rest In Peace VP.