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Sean Peter McDermott

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Sean Peter McDermott

Toronto, Canada/, Dublin

Sean Peter McDermott, May 27, 1963 - November 23, 2023.

 

Sean, a gentle, kind and funny man loved by his family and friends, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 after a long hospitalization and illness in Toronto, Canada. Predeceased by parents, Christopher (2015) and Pauline McDermott (2021). Sean was a proud, loving and devoted dad to his daughter Kate McDermott. He was the creative heart and soul of his family, especially to siblings Eugene (Miriam), Clare (Bryan RIP), Noreen (David) and Stephen (Julie). He was the uncle who made time to listen and lend a hand to his nieces and nephews - Reilly, Aidan, Lauren, Ethan and Marie.

 

Gregarious and fearless – Sean said, ‘yes, why not!’ to life, both the good and the challenging. Sean was a prolific songwriter and lead singer for numerous bands in Canada. Later in life, facing a chronic illness, he forged ahead with quiet, humble strength, sustained by his philosopher’s soul and keen intellect. He nurtured old friendships and forged many new ones at his beloved JCC, where he rediscovered his love of swimming. Finding ever-new forms of creative expression, Sean recently had a book of poetry published, ‘I Was Just Thinking, Poems ’20 – ‘22’, a raw, honest collection that examines tender, bittersweet memories from his childhood in Ireland and the challenges he faced later in life. To help fill the vast space left by Sean’s passing, take a moment to chat, smile and laugh with family and friends.

 

Cremation is being handled by The Simple Alternative, Mount Pleasant Group. Family and friends are invited to gather at a Mass of Remembrance, which will take place soon (details to follow) and a celebration of life in the near future. Donations in Sean’s name can be made to Alcoholics Anonymous or the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute.

Date Published:

Monday 4th December 2023

Date of Death:

Thursday 23rd November 2023

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