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John Patrick Shand obituary, Westbrook, ME

John Shand Obituary

John Patrick Shand, 64, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2023 in Westbrook Maine. John was born on March 17, 1959 (St. Patrick's Day) to the late John "Kenny" and Minnie (nee George) Shand. He attended Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio where he excelled in athletics (football, baseball, and track & field) and his passion for art. After John enlisted and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, he decided to travel the country, landing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his six children, Morgan (Gabriel) Roberts, Adam Shand, Ben (Debbie) Shand, John Michael (Greg) Shand, Aubrie Beard, and Salem Shand. John was also the grandfather to Sam, Jack, Carson, Houston, Parker, Maddie, Landon, and Tony Angel. He leaves three sisters, Kim (Larry) Carmen, Paula (Dave) Judy, and Tina Shand, along with many nieces and nephews.Services for John will be held at a later date for his family and friends.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12, 2023.

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Benjamin J Shand

November 15, 2023

YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME DAD! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND CHERISH THE TIME WE HAD, I WISH IT ADDED UP TO MORE.

Vickie Sooy

November 10, 2023

So sorry to hear of Johnny´s passing!
Please accept my condolences.
Vickie (Paller) Sooy

Timothy Sikora

November 8, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Brian Kamalay

November 7, 2023

My greatest memory is riding bicycles with Johnny every year on the trails at the family picnics....was what i looked forward to the most every year when we were younger....wish we could have connected as adults...God bless you cuz...will see you in the here after

Curt A. Reph

November 6, 2023

Shand Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Johnny. He was a good friend growing up. Your mom was like my mom and I´ll always remember tacos at the Shand´s!

Please let me know when you will be holding a memorial service for John.

Prayers,
Curt Reph

Cynthia Carmen

November 6, 2023

Kim, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My heart and my prayers for you in this time of great sorrow. I love you, Cindy Carmen

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