In Loving Memory of Sean Marshall (1978-2025)

This picture was taken in the summer of 2024. We were out on my dad's boat cruising around Lake Erie. He was happy the summer was starting . Being the good father he was, he always had Henry in the corner of his eye making sure he was safe.

Whether it had been a day, weeks or even years between seeing him, Sean always brought a smile to my face! "Seany Mc Sean" was kind, funny and always called things as he saw it. I could always count on a great chat when I saw him and know how much he loved his gorgeous girl Mel and his son Henry. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Las Vegas 2011. What a fun trip that was. We had so much fun with Sean gambling , drinking, eating delicious food, walking the strip and going to the infamous “Cirque-du-wha-happened” show. Nothing but laughter for 4 days straight.

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Always make it to a hockey game to cheer on his Canucks . Montreal was our favorite spot

Sean,
Although we never knew each other outside of school, I remember you as a sports-loving, enthusiastic, happy-go-lucky kind of guy, and you were always very kind. My condolences to your entire family. They definitely lost a good egg too soon.

Gosh. Sean. "Spartan". I don't recall exactly which day or even year we met in highschool, but the first thing I remember you saying involved pants from outer space. You were always such a silly guy and your fun energy always made gatherings so much better. All the memories of parties, backyard barbeques, singing in my parents' basement and kicking ass at karaoke have come flooding back...the many camping trips, bon fires and a Wonderland trip or two in there somewhere. As time moved on and some of us moved very far away, distance of course grew but the fond memories and happy feelings associated with them never did. To this day, anytime someone says "call me!", I immediately think of you and that ridiculous one leg twisted jump à la SNL that I was all too happy to respond with in kind. You had an easy way of making your friends laugh and enjoy life more. You are sorely missed and I can hardly believe you are gone. To my beautiful friend Melanie and precious Henry, you and your families are in my thoughts and I hope to see you sometime soon for real hugs. Sending strong "SEGA!" vibes to you all.

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and Henry

Love AunTracey and Uncle Joe

Great guy in high school. He was one of the guys who liked everyone, and everyone liked him. Great sense of humor, we hung out occasionally outside of school, but talked everyday at school. Been years since I've seen him. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Sean was the best man at Kenny and my wedding. The title of best man couldn’t have gone to a more worthy person. He filled that role not only on our wedding day, but over the last 16 years.

He will be remembered in our house for his crazy business venture ideas (off seasons sports store for the win!), his passion for sports, and his willingness to have a good time.

He also bonded with our two kids. From indepth conversations with Coop about sports and sharing YouTube videos with Meg on mutually liked bands, Sean always took the time to get to know our kids. They will miss his him dearly.

Sean has been a part of so many milestones in our life and our family will miss him so much. Even our pets will miss hearing their crazy clever nicknames that he had given them. :)

That is what made Sean special. He always had a way to make you smile and that is what I will miss the most.

To Melanie, Henry, Mrs. Marshall, Carrie, Coleen, Sandy and families.

My heart sank to hear the news of Sean's passing. This is someone who I first met at the end of Grade 8 when he transferred to Ballard. He was a wearing a Nirvana shirt when no one around here, especially at that age knew who they were yet. He had enthusiastically told me about having seeing them live. Even in that first meeting he was sharing his music with me. Music and bands would be just one of the many ways we connected in our teens and early 20s. I met Sean again in Grade 10 at Churchill when we were both in the same math class. Now I was the one who had transferred after being in another school for Grade 9. Sean instantly welcomed me along with Derek Savich, Bob Jeffery and Kenny Bolton. We all shared many laughs and experiences together and the Marshall home was always open to us hanging out and listening to music. Just some of the bands we saw back in the day: Sonic Youth, Radiohead, Sloan, Beck, Stereolab, U2, Ben Folds Five, Veruca Salt, Stone Temple Pilots and many others. Sean was an amazing friend to have as he always up for an adventure. Even if that meant just wandering around or chatting on the phone. I wish I had a chance to express to him how much our friendship still means to me. We reconnected online during the lockdowns of the pandemic and even though we hadn't seen each other in a long while - it felt like time hadn't passed. It was mainly music, sports and jokes but it was fun to chat again. His love for his family came through in these moments as we both shared news of our lives. Just a note on the photo - this is from the backstage of the Summersault festival in Barrie in August 2000. The lineup included Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Hole and Catharine Wheel. Sean and I decided to go backstage where we sat down at these tables and if memory serves me correctly (getting fuzzy after 25 years) we found these glasses and put them on for this photo. I can't remember if we saw anyone famous or if anyone else noticed we were even there. What I do remember is that Sean was always up for fun and we had lots of it that day. Thanks old friend - I'll always remember you.

It’s hard to sum up the amazing person Sean was in one post, but don’t worry Henry, we will all be there to share the wonderful stories of your dad as you grow up. Melanie and I first met when we were 3 years old! We were fast friends, spending a lot of time together since we lived only a few houses away. Then when we were just about Henry’s age now, Melanie moved to Gage avenue and it seemed so far. Much to my surprise, that void was almost immediately filled with Sean and Carrie, who moved in right next door! I remember Sean’s kindness to me during those awkward middle school moments, even as he and his much cooler and older friends would play football outside while Carrie and I would watch.

Throughout high school, this genuine kindness persisted. Never was there a concern about social status and all the other awkward high school drama that we all inevitably experience as we come of age. Sean was always there, whether it was to remove a giant spider or to hang out when Mike inevitably woke us up at 7:00 AM working in the yard. We grew up sharing our own growing pains, as we came of age together, without judgement. As soon as Jordan was born, it was apparent that Sean was going to be the most amazing father, even though that wouldn’t happen for many more years.

It is impossible for me to list all the concerts, camping, parties and weddings we attended over the years, but there are a few important ones. This picture, if I recall correctly, is when we were in Chicago to see the pumpkins. This is when Sean and Mel first started to fall in love. Their genuine kindness would eventually evolve into love and a lifelong partnership cut short. 10 years ago, they brought beautiful Henry into this world, a product of pure love and kindness. You can see it in his soul. Henry, please know that your dad had many friends and family who will step up and attempt to fill the unfillable void as you continue to grow into what I’m sure will be the most kind and loving man, the product of amazing parents.

It's really hard to put into words the impact Sean SEGA Marshall made on my life. Sean was definitely one of the good ones.

I met Sean in high school, where he started out as Jessica's neighbor. We all quickly became friends and many of my best memories involve Sean. Luckily, I have many memories that involve Sean - camping trips, Vegas, Mexico, weddings, parties, karaoke etc. He was always the life of the party. Looking back through all my pictures of these events made me laugh - almost all the pictures I have of Sean are ridiculously fun. In 90% of my pictures of him, he is making a funny face, laughing or striking a fun pose, and clearly enjoying life. Sean could always light up a room with his positive attitude and easy going nature. One of my favorite memories of Sean that makes me laugh to this day, is after a night out when I lived in Toronto. I decided it would be a good idea to try one of my pro wrestling moves on him which resulted in a TV falling on top of him. Nobody was hurt, but he certainly never let me live it down.

His love for music was obvious, and he was always excited to share his passion with us all through recommendations, karaoke, and concerts. Whenever I hear certain artists like Smashing Pumpkins and Veruca Salt, I think of Sean.

In addition to being fun to be around, Sean was a really kind, loyal, hard-working, and thoughtful man. As his friend, I knew he always had my back. He always took the time to talk and offer advice when needed. Even as time passed and we didn't see each other as often, anytime we saw each other it was like no time had passed, and I always knew I could rely on him if I ever needed anything. Sean would always go out of his way to make an effort to play with our friends kids or make one of our new partners or friends feel welcome.

It was amazing watching Sean and Melanie fall in love and build a life together. His love for her never faltered and it was obvious how happy he was. Together they made Henry, who he couldn't have loved more. Henry made him so incredibly happy. I have so many pictures and stories that I can't wait to share with Henry as he grows up. We will all continue to keep Sean's memories alive and make sure Henry knows how much he was loved and how truly great his dad was.

I still can't believe he's gone. The world is not same without him. Sean will be missed by all and will always have a place in my heart.

SEGA!

There aren’t enough words to best describe what type of person Sean was. He was an amazing friend, someone that would fill a room with a charged energy when he came in. He made sure he made his way around a room to talk and share a laugh with everyone there. He made you feel important and loved, just by being around you. I have so many amazing memories over the years with Sean, I’ll share 2 for now.

Las Vegas- more specifically making morning breakfast money playing casino War. On a trip with Melanie, Lindsey and me. Lindsey was sick with a cold/flu she wouldn’t let ruin her vacation, so I was sent for tea and honey one morning.. I ran into Sean, also on a side-quest for tea, he loved his tea, and more importantly Mel. We laughed, bc it was an early morning, but we took the casino for a healthy win that morning and took the girls for a “big breakfast” with the winnings… Side note, we also saw Cirque du Soleil “O” and the four of us left that performance in some state of confusion… Sean had a way with words, and said loudly as we were leaving “THAT SHOULD’VE BEEN NAMED: CIRQUE du “whahappened”. I’ve never laughed so hard… memories made… catch phrases coined:)

My other favorite memory of Sean was his passion for sports. We played baseball together, tossed the football… and also hockey. I watched his love for hockey being born. We were all together, amongst friends about to play shinny at the Barton St. Double-dumps. He was pumped. His first time in gear, and he was so proud of all his hockey “new-used” bag items, pulling out gear and getting dressed.. He was 3/4 ready to go… and out come the skates. Fresh skates in a box… “Brand new!!!” He excitedly shouted showing me his skates… I had to break it to him that they needed to be sharpened before hitting the ice… we all had a good laugh in the locker room… many open ices later, and a stint in a hockey league, Sean can proudly call himself a hockey player too…

Sean had such a love for life. A love and passion to try new things. A love for the outdoors. A love for his friends and his Family. We love you Sean, we all needed more time with you…

Chris

Dear All, Please share your memories, stories and pictures of Sean. This will help Henry know how much his dad was part of his friends and families lives.

Sean, you were the calmest, gentlest, nicest person I have ever known. It was my privilege to know you for the last 25+ years. You were a great husband to Mel and a fantastic father to Henry. I am proud to call you my son-in-law and proud to have been part of your life. From the trips to Montreal to watch your beloved Canucks to watching your Vikings win (or loose) I had so much fun spending time with you. I will miss you, Sean!

With love, your father-in-law Ralph

Sean,
I still can't believe you're gone. For 24 years, you were more than just my brother-in-law — you were a constant source of laughter, energy, and love. You were always the life of the party, with your jokes, your passion for sports, and your big heart. You had a way of making everyone feel welcome, and as an uncle, you were simply the best.

I miss you more than I can put into words. The world feels a little quieter without your infectious energy. But I’ll hold on to the good memories — the laughs, the moments of support, and the example of what it means to be a genuinely good person. I’m so grateful for the time we had together, and I’ll always carry that with me.

Rest easy, Sean. You’ll never be forgotten

-Chelsee

This was summer of 2012 I believe, at my parents cottage on Skeleton Lake. Sean loved to fish and he was so so excited when he hooked this bass. He was the only one who got a nibble , let alone a fish that night.

It is hard to believe that this photo was taken two decades ago. Sean remained unchanged over the years. Melanie, the wedding gift that you and Sean gave us was the most memorable of all. We hope that you and Henry find solace in the cherished memories of Sean. With love Kristie, Thomas & Family.

I recall my first day at Mirror Interiors, Sean was the first person I met, he introduced himself with a big smile and made me feel very welcome.

For 20 years we worked together, Sean was a hard worker and was always willing to help, He was more than an integral team member, he was a friend to all of us. Sean sense of humor, fun energy and great story telling will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences to Melanie, Henry and family during this difficult time.

Paulette

I met Sean when Jessica and I first started dating. My first and lasting impression of him was that he was a sincere and genuine soul. Always quick with a laugh or a sympathy, whichever the situation deserved. The last time we spoke, it was a casual conversation about my troubles. He listened and sympathized as a true friend does.
He was so easy to get along with, blended in to any social situation, loved hitting the mic, and made everyone around him feel comfortable.
It's hard to believe he's truly gone, and he will be sorely missed by friends and family alike.

Sean was such a special, kind man whom we had the pleasure of employing for over 25 years. He always worked hard and always had a smile to share. We never heard him complain or get angry throughout the years we knew him. We believe he loved working for us as much as we loved having him work for us. He became very much part of our family and it was such a shock to loose him so suddenly. He deserved so much more from life and sadly, is gone far too soon. We are heartbroken to have lost him and send our deepest condolences to Melanie and Henry and all of his family. Know that he was loved and we will miss his smiley face everyday. Frank and Mary Trevisan.

This is the last family photo with my brother. Having a beer at the Power House after picking up Dad’s ashes.

Sundays will never be the same..the boys running around…me trying to extend the pool season to November to make Sean laugh, so we can pretend we are in Vegas.

Sean remembered every single story, outing and event that you ever shared with him.

It was so fun to reminisce about our High School chronicles or concerts that got a bit out of control in the mosh pit thanks to his side kick Kenny.

Sean was like a brother I never had. We would always chat about football and was the person I would message when I saw an outrageous play.

He always made you feel understood and had a warm way about making you appreciate everything that you had in life.

Uncle Sean was just the best person ever to William. He introduced Will to Madden on the first game console he ever played, conversing over hockey cards that Will had to have after seeing Uncle Sean’s collection after a sleepover with Henry.

William saved up all of his ticket from the “Game Store” to get a wooden Vancouver Canucks hockey stick to show Uncle Sean.

Uncle Sean never missed William’s Flying Squirrel Birthday party despite having to fight insane traffic after work to get there. He was always up to playing tag and wrestling with the boys running circles around the house. It made us all join in to the game and had everyone laughing with so much happiness.

Uncle Sean brought so much joy to William’s life, whether it was a football game, a hay ride to get pumpkins, dancing to the boys Thriller introduction at Halloween Haunt. William’s words: “Uncle Sean was the best at playing!”

Uncle Sean has been a big part of our family, whether it was a family BBQ poolside, a golf game, a cabbage roll making party or a pretzel making playoff football game. He would always remind me of the time that I wasn’t going to make beer cheese, so I didn’t miss the game, but had to so that my sister was happy and we would laugh like crazy.

Melanie and Sean were really there for our family with the recent loss of my mom. Bringing my dad to family events or just hanging out brought us so much joy.

I promise to be there for your family to help get them through this tremendous loss that doesn’t feel fair.

In my Dad’s words, “Only the good die young.”

Sean was the absolute best!

I will do everything in my power to live more carefree like Sean did and not take everything so seriously to honour his memory.

There are so many amazing people greeting him as he is “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” but we will continue to be the best versions of ourselves for both your family and ours.

Rest in peace until we meet again.

Love your adopted sister Amy

The first time I met Sean 20-ish years ago, I instantly knew he was a guy I wanted to be friends with. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with someone who gave you the nickname L-Rock the first time you met?

Thinking back on the last 20 years , I can do so with a smile thanks to all of the fun times I had with Sean. There were many basement parties, pool parties, weddings, cottage weekends , camping trips, poker nights, NYE gatherings , Vegas trips , Halloween parties ( Sean always had an awesome and super funny costume) and more. At any given event , Sean was there laughing , telling jokes, striking his classic poses , imparting his words of wisdom and catch phrases on us ( Flava Flav and Sega are my all time faves) and if the occasion called, singing his favourite songs and just making the night fun for everyone.

The last time I spent time with Sean was last summer at my cottage in muskoka. The weekend weather wasn’t great but we made the most of it and managed to enjoy a campfire, some time on the dock, play some games and just laugh. In between rain showers , Sean and I were sitting on the dock talking about music, the bands we love, the bands we’ve seen live and the bands we wish we could have seen live. At the time it was just two friends having a conversation but it will be one that will stick out in my mind forever because of Sean being the music lover that he was had so much to say and we could have talked for hours and hours.

Sean-O-Mac , You were bigger than life my friend and I will miss you forever.

Love, L-Rock

So many memories, so many adventures to be cherished! You will always be remembered for being so fun-loving, easy going and an amazing father, husband and son in law. You will never be forgotten and we will make sure Henry never forgets what an amazing person you were. You have left a hole in so many hearts but we will honor you and move forward remembering, cherishing all that you were. Together as a family we will never forget you! Love you, miss you and see you one day!

Sean and I rockn it out with our favorite bands like Smashing Pumpkins , Liam and Noel Gallagher , RadioHead …. List goes on

I feel so very lucky to have had Sean in my life. From the very first day we met, I was in awe of the way he blended being fun and funny with also being respectful and considerate. He was the perfect person to talk to in order to get an open and honest response when you didn't know who else to ask. He was also the most open-minded person I knew. More than anyone else, when you spoke with him, you could tell that he was really listening, and that he was willing to change his mind when he picked up new information.

His love for Melanie, Henry and the various pets that made up your family was absolutely clear. Even in his jokes and his play, he made sure to never do anything that would hurt or disrespect you. A true gentleman while still being a good old boy.

I don't know if he knew the impact he had on my life. I felt like he was like a brother in all the best ways. The world is worse without him.

Sean was someone who became part of my older brother's friend group when he started high school in the early 90s. All of the sudden, my brother had this gang of four other East Hamilton teenagers with whom he became very close. These young men were a constant presence in his life, and you didn't mind seeing them around. They were a lot of fun to listen to and (mostly) always nice to me.

Drawing from my vague memory of them of the time, there was Derek, the hell bent for leather shoplifter, Bob, the down to earth ginger, Kenny, the nuisance, and finally Sean, the enthusiastic everyman who tried to turn you into a fan of every band he loved (that you never heard of!). Even though these guys were - at most - a year or two older than I, they all somehow seemed like grizzled badasses with histories and thick facial hair (were 16-year olds older back then?).

If I were to conjure an image of Sean in my mind right now, it would be of those moments seeing him at Gage Park during a festival, beer in hand, vibing to the music. Or it would be him as the life of a party, singing karaoke like he wrote the song at some dive bar downtown. Always with a backwards fitted baseball cap. Always smiling. Always really happy to see you. Sean always made sure to invite everyone to go out with him if they were in his field of vision and he vaguely knew you. Sean gave me the benefit of the doubt and assumed I was as cool as my older brother (I wasn't!) and invited me out here and there. I still think about those times, as rare as they were; he really made an impression on me.

For me, there is no bad memory of Sean. I know that's not how life works, and we all can leave a bad impression on others, as we so often do in life, but in my memory, there will forever remain a presence of kindness, generosity, enthusiastic charm, and a genuine sense of concern and caring for those people whom he considered his friends.

I always felt like Sean considered me to be a friend. And I thought that that was pretty cool because it was (rightfully) easy to peg me as the uncool kid brother of the cooler, older model. Fortunately, Sean never made me feel that way. He made me feel like a cool person, and when a cool person thinks you are cool as an insecure teenager who didn't really feel like he had a lot of real friends, that's a pretty special gift.

It brings me so much happiness to remember Sean in this way, and I hope I am lucky enough to leave as vivid an impression on others in life as Sean had left on me.

I worked with Sean and I have always known him to be happy, kind and joyful. He had a bright smile and had a way to brighten everyone's spirits with his cheerful nature. Everyone at work knew how much he loved his wife and son, and to me that is all that matters. My heart goes out to the family to stay strong and cherish all the great times together.

Dan Blagaj

Even though I did not personally know Sean, I know he was very special to his family, ( especially to Sandy, Ethan, Juliana, and Krissy).

My name is Darlene Cowles.

My brother was Ted Golinski.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May God bless you at this time.

I find myself at a loss for words, struggling to express what this loss truly means to me. Sean was more than a friend—he was a Karaoke Rawk Star, a presence that brought warmth, laughter, and a kind of authenticity that’s rare in this world.

His voice wasn’t just in the songs he sang—it was in the way he made people laugh, in the way he lifted others up, and in the way he filled the world with energy and joy. Whether he was belting out a classic or turning a simple gathering into an unforgettable night, Sean had a way of bringing people together like no one else.

Losing him leaves a silence that no song can fill. But I know that somewhere, Sean is still singing—probably nailing every note and getting the whole place to sing along.

Rest easy, my friend. The stage won’t be the same without you, but your music, your laughter, and your spirit will never fade.

Reading these messages you can tell a lot about what kind of person Sean was. Sean was everything to a lot of people. He will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of having him in their lives. I met Sean many years ago and he has been an amazing friend since day one. This picture is my personal favourite of Sean, it was taken in Buffalo after he got to see his beloved Canucks in action. He even got to meet several players after the game. When I look at this picture I see his love for the Canucks and his love for Melanie. Two of the many things that made him so very happy. You will be missed dearly my friend.

Mel, we are so sad and heartbroken for your loss. Just know that we are all here for you and Henry.

This photo is just one example of many showing the kind of person Sean was. His strong presence lit up the room with his undeniable smile. Always showing a love for life, his friends and family. When I first met Sean he was very welcoming and I could always look forward to having a great time knowing he’d be there; he’d always be up for a game of poker. It’s impossible to think that we won’t see you or laugh along with you again. I’m glad I got to have a great time with you over the holidays. Sean, you'll be missed so much.

Love, Mike & Nikki