Obituary - Shane Cockerill

Shane was a delightful, kindhearted person to know. In the last few years, we had great conversations about how wonderful it was to be back home with family and friends. You will be missed by many.

My deepest condolences to the Cockerill family. I worked with Shane for many years until my retirement a few years ago. Last year I returned for a couple of months to help out and was very fortunate to see Shane again. Shane was truly a bright light who always had a smile and a warm welcome to everyone who crossed his path. There was such sadness in my heart when I heard about his passing. I considered him my friend and will forever cherish all my time with him especially our last hugs. Shane was a wonderful man who touched many lives and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to spend some time with Shane and to have been a very small part of his too short life. My prayers are with all who loved him. Memories will be kept until we meet again.

Thinking of you today. Shane will forever have a piece of my heart and live in my memories forever. I love you. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too I will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life's been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

I was saddened by the news of Shane's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this sorrowful time.

My deepest condolences to Shane's loved ones, he touched so many lives with his kindness, his smile and his great sence of humour! I will never forget you! Rest in peace sweet Shane. p.s " no running with scissors"

Shane from the time we first met your warmth and sense of humor was infectious; there was a connection that could not be explained it just was. Your courage, kindness and warmth will live on forever in the lives of the people you loved and inspired. I will hold on to the memories of dinner parties, slumber parties, power shopping and our many conversations. Rest peacefully and if you ever want to visit just let me know I will be watching and listening. Love always Pam

So sorry to hear of Shane's passing, our prayers & thoughts are with you

May his delightful smile, respect and love for family and friends comfort you at this time. He will be missed by many and forgotten by none. A truly beautiful man. Such an honour to have had him in my life. Bless you all. Curt Maine

We have many happy memories of Shane out at the lake. His love of all things nature shone through him out there. We are so sorry we won't be able to be with you on Saturday to celebrate his life. You are in our hearts and prayers. All our love to you and your whole family.

My deepest condolences to all of the Cockerill Family. When I lived in White Rock I was bestfriends with Kim and that is how I became great friends and roomate with Shane . He was our lopsided start on the tree always making us laugh. We would all get together to watch 90210 and eat Wendys he was so funny as I would bug him about eating all his fries first before his burger. I will always think of Shane as a kind , funny , crazy and most of all amazing friend. Shane will always be with us only now he is having a dance party and eating Wendys on the clouds.

May God hold you in his loving arms and give you strength and faith.

So saddened to hear of Shane's passing. Many memories come flooding back of holidays spent with Shane and his family. Deepest sympathies to all the family. Will be thinking of you all on Saturday. xxxxxxxx

I am grateful to have had you in my life. It has been too long since we spoke and I will always be sad about that. You always treated me like family, as you did for all the people in your life. Your magnetic spirit and infectious laugh will be with us all forever. As you hated to say goodbye....I say now, fly free in the clouds, Shane. To the entire Cockerill clan, I extent my deepest, heartfelt sympathies to you all. He was an amazing man who spent a lifetime reaching out to others before himself and he will forever be near each and every one of us. Until we meet again, my friend.

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Our condolences to you and your family , our prayers are with you during this time, Lisa Hrechka and family

Keith,Vina and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

May your heart find rest and your soul find peace. You will be missed terribly Shane.
God speed my friend!

Steffany

Sympathy to Shane's family - he will be missed.

My heartfelt condolences to you Vina, Keith, Kerry, Bonnie, Shawn and your families. I was very saddened to hear of Shane's passing. Many years have passed since I last saw him. Through our interactions in 4-H and the Merridale community, I will fondly remember him as a carefree, young boy with a big grin on his face. May your cherished memories comfort and sustain you in the days ahead.

Dear Keith and Vina: Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Shane, you are a kind and gentle soul. I will never forget you. You are a creative, giving person that will always live on. I'm thankful that you had a lifetime of incredible experiences that most people will never know. I love you. You came into my life and we shared so many good times. I also know that you are with me now. You blow my mind by your intelligence, determination, compassion and integrity. I always looked up to you and nothing can take the memories, experiences and emotions we shared. Bless your soul and spirit forever. Visit me any time. Love Derek

Very sad at the loss of this wonderful man. He will be missed.

Shane was a very special man and I was lucky to have fun conversations with him over the phone and in person at work. His humour, willingness to help his co-workers and his ability to find snacks at the office (especially up on the 17th floor) will be something I carry with me.

I will miss your sense of humor and our conversations which always end in laughter. You are a kind soul, farewell my friend. -Joe

Angels are watching over you, Wings wrapped gently around you, Whispering you are loved and blessed Shane, you were a kind and gentle soul. Rest in peace.

My heart goes out to Keith and Vina and family, as well as all of his loved ones. It has been some time since I last saw Shane, but have fond memories due to the connections he had with all of his cousins and the Merridale community. When I think of him, I always seem to come back to seeing him doubled over in infectious laughter in the hallways of high school. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

I’m so sad to hear the news. Even though we never got a chance to meet in person, you were the cheerful voice on the other side of the phone that would brighten my day whenever we spoke. I remember when you offered to come stay with me at the Calgary airport when my stopover flight was delayed because you didn’t want me to think badly of Alberta and you knew I'd been having a tough day. I appreciated your optimism and how much you cared about the work you did and those around you. You will be very missed. -Anna Maria

So sorry to hear about Shane's passing. I was just thinking about him on Friday. He was a good friend through work but we hadn't talked in awhile. He always made me laugh and called me his "Jamaican Princess". I am shocked and saddened by his death. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory provide comfort for tomorrow. Don't think of Shane as gone away - his journey's just begun, life holds so many facets - this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years (Unknown). Suzanne Webster

We are so sorry to hear of Shanes passing.
Praying for comfort for his family.
sincerely Dallas and Connie

Shane, Hadn't seen you in awhile and I'm very sad to hear about this news. May you Rest in Peace my friend. You had a kind soul and warm heart and I will miss you. Luc