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
Eoghan Moll
Greg Bell
My heartfelt condolences to Shaun's family and friends. Until Valhalla, RIP warrior.
VP
Adrienne Swinamer (Olton)
What a joy it was to meet such a vivacious guy, face to face, after I kept accidentally emailing him instead of my husband, Shawn Olton. Rest in peace brother.
Gerri Roberts, Melissa Rowbotham (skating partner and friend)
We were so sorry to hear of your passing Shaun. May you Rest In Peace. Our sincere condolences to your entire family in Calgary and down East. Calgary, Alberta.
Brian and Louise Robinson
Our hearts go out to all the family at this difficult time. Shaun will be remembered with love and kindness.
Ryan Ludwick
Gone too soon. It was an honour getting to know and working with you when we did worked together in the Bn HQ, although it has been some time since we spoke. I always regret that our big boar hunt didn't work out. May your soul rest in peace.
Karen Green
Shaun's life was his own. He found a place where he belonged with the people that were important to him. He mattered to so many and will be dearly missed.
Chris Allen
Your memory lives on in those who had the honour to serve with you. Rest easy.
Marion Lee
My prayers are with you as you walk this new journey in life.
Shelena Smorang
Oh Sarah I'm so sorry to hear, Shaun was always there for all of us. I will forever remember the way he treated us as well as Little Ali. I'm sending you all the hugs and Love right now.
Shaun,
Thank you for your encouragement, positive attitude, and eagerness to assist with any task while we spent that year in Kuwait. I will forever remember how we dreamt and talked about getting back and landing some monster fish in the boats we had earmarked for purchase upon our return back. Shaun, keep that line tight until we meet again.
Rest Easy Shaun.