We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Shawn David Angus MacAskill (Ret'd), of Port Hawkesbury NS, peacefully at his home on 3 May 2026 at age 50.
Born and raised in Dundee, Shawn was a graduate of St. Peter’s District High School. He went on to serve his country with dedication and pride in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Combat Engineer. Shaun’s service included a deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina, and he was also involved in national emergency assistance actions such as the severe flooding in Manitoba and the ice storm in Ontario and Quebec.
Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Shawn held various local jobs before heading west to Alberta for work. When his health took a turn for the worse, he returned home to Cape Breton.
Cremation has taken place. A service will be held on 13 June at 1:00 p.m. at Black River United Church (1796 Black River Road, Dundee). Burial at the Black River Cemetery will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Black River United Church in Shawn’s memory. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.