ROLAND RICHARD SHUTTLEWORTH

Condolences & Memories (39 entries)

• I couldn't have wished for a better husband, father, son-in-law or brother-in-law for my most cherished and beloved friend Leanne, their 3 beautiful girls and for the Gurney family. I knew Roley was a perfect match for them from the instant I first met him! A man so well loved and liked by so many...as is shown in abundance in the posts listed here. I am heartbroken such a beautiful life has been taken from us far too soon. - Posted by: Colleen Spain (Childhood Sister-friend of Leanne's) on: Apr 02, 2016

• My brother Lionel mentioned to me about Roli's passing. My deepest condolences to all the family (Pat, Kim, Erin, Stacey). The first thing that comes to my memory are Roli, Kim, my brothers Lionel and Marcel spending alot of fun times together growing up. We were neighbours so they saw each other almost everyday. I have fond memories of babysitting Roli and his sisters and doing alot of fun things together. I can still remember Roli's great smile and contagious laugh. My prayers go out to during this difficult loss. - Posted by: Gisele (Bergeron) Paul (Childhood neighbor and was a regular babysitter for the family. ) on: Mar 22, 2016

• I am very sorry to hear this sad news. I had the opportunity to work with Rolland on several professional endeavours. He was one of the good ones and always a pleasure to do business with. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Stephanie Zuke () on: Mar 15, 2016

• I was fortunate to play hockey with Roland in the Construction league. We also worked on a few of his projects with Dominion and Graham. He always had a welcoming smile and made time to chat. He was one of the good guys. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family. - Posted by: Craig Nagai (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2016

• You were a wonderful and caring young man. You will be missed. Our love to Leanne, Lauren, Brook and Abbey. Big hugs and wish I could be there Patti. - Posted by: Renee Loeckenhoff (Cousin in Australia) on: Mar 05, 2016

• Our sincere condolences to Pat and family. Cannot fathom your sorrow. May memories help you find peace. - Posted by: Roger and Megan Poitras (Friend of family) on: Mar 03, 2016

• My deepest condolences to Pat and her daughters, and to Roleys wife Leanne and her daughters. We always ask why, only God knows that answer. He gave him life and his soul. The soul will return to God, and we all will meet again when he calls us. Ecclesiates Chapter 3: A time for everything: There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven, A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to rebuild. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to lose. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to be quiet and a time to speak up. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for PEACE. May the Lord bless you all and keep you safe. - Posted by: Gunter Korell (Friend) on: Mar 03, 2016

• I would like to offer condolences to the family. So young and gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. - Posted by: Dawn Bronk (Co-Worker of Pat) on: Mar 03, 2016

• I had the privilege of going to high school with Roley. I have so many memories, some in photo form, others in my head. Upon hearing the sad news of Roley's passing, a few of his classmates and I have been privately sharing some of our photos—walking the happy, carefree high school days, and missing Roley's loving goofiness, his broad smile, his love of life, and his capacity for friendship. I remember one Friday night—the infamous night Ben Johnson won the gold in 9.79 at the Seoul Olympics... My first boyfriend and I had just broken up that evening, and I was a wreck. I stopped at a party (at Maurice's!) and was met by Roley and Chris, who listened, then laughed, and finally convinced me that life was looking up. (There may have been a beer thrust into my hand, too...). In reminiscing, I am in awe at how much better my high school days were because Roley was a part of them. From these tributes, it's clear that Roley's shining tributes continued in the decades past high school. To his family and all who mourn, my deepest sympathies. And as the Quakers say, I'm holding you in the Light. Peace and love to you all. - Posted by: Leanne Shirtliffe (Classmate—Class of '89, SPC, Elie, Manitoba) on: Mar 03, 2016

• My condolences to all the family and friends of Roland - I know how much he was treasured by his mother as well as others that knew him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers - unfortunately I will not be able to make it to your service on Thursday due to a prior committment but I will be there in spirit. God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand. - Posted by: Sandra Drysdale (Friend of Roland's mom Patricia ) on: Mar 02, 2016

• A wonderful man gone too soon. Your kindness and sweet nature will be missed. Leanne, Lauren, Brooke, and Abbey; our hearts go out to you all. Much love, the Breures - Posted by: Lisa Breure (Family friend) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I worked with Roland at dominion construction; Not only did he help connect me with the job, but he also took me under his wing and mentored me closely for several years. No matter how busy he was he always had time to listen to a work problem, or simply ask how My life was going. I have the deepest respect for him professionally and personally; He will always be a mentor to me and I strive to be half the person he was. He touched my life greatly, and I will forever remember him saying 'hey kiddo' with his warm Rolly smile as I walked into his office or met him for lunch. His dedication to Leanne and the girls was unlike anything I have ever seen before, and listening to him talk about his family was so inspiring. I feel truly blessed to have been part of his life. I will greatly miss his advice, his warmth, his crazy sense of humour, but most of all his friendship. - Posted by: Susan Peterson (Friend/past colleague ) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I grew up with Rollie. I stayed at the Shuttleworths house too many times to count. They would take us to hockey and baseball games when my parents were busy. We were the 3 musketeers. Rollie Chris and i. We spent many hours laughing and joking with each other. I woundnt change that for anything. Till this day if I seen Pat or Erin I would ask about my old buddy . Even though I didn't see him as he moved to bc I never forget Rollie . I guess its ture the good die young. My deepest condolences to the Shuttleworth family. Rip my friend! - Posted by: Russell heppner (friend ) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I have the pleasure of working with Roland. He treated everyone with respect, always make time to listen and talk to everyone. He was a true leader. But what inspire me the most is his courage and positive attitude when he learned of his illness. I also have the opportunity to meet his beautiful wife and three girls and all you can feel in his home are love and warmth. You will be missed my friend. Sending warm wishes and prayers to the family. - Posted by: Soo Lee (Co-worker) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I was the owner's representative for Graham Construction's first contract out at the Vancouver Airport Authority. Roland provided a level of customer service and leadership that I have not experienced from any other contractor since. He set a tone for his project team that carries on through their work for us still. His passing is a great loss to the entire industry. I will miss his wonderful and generous personality. - Posted by: Bowinn Ma (colleague) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I have never given much thought to the idea of "fate" until I met the Shuttleworth's. Prior to moving to Vancouver in 2006 our family lived in Winnipeg in Charleswood. Unbeknownst to us living two streets away was the Shuttleworth family. Had we both remained in Winnipeg our kids would have both attended Pacific Junction Elementary where we would have met, instead we met a few years later in Cloverdale by the monkey bars at Sunrise Ridge Elementary where a friendship evolved between our wives and kids. My friendship with Roley would follow those playground encounters between our families. With us both being from Winnipeg I felt an immediate connection with Roley through.....hockey, the Keg St James, drinks on Corydon and Winnipeg winters. We shared trips to Vegas, coached our girls in hockey, and sat down together for many family dinners. From that immediate first encounter Roley was a unique individual who made you want to become a better person, husband and father. It was special to watch him interact with his kids. He had so much love for them it was impossible not to feel it when you were around Roley and his three daughters. I feel blessed to have met Roley and will dearly miss him. - Posted by: Gary Mizuno (Friend) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I met Roland a number of years ago in Vancouver, and was immediately struck by his genuine nature, and positive approach to his team and colleagues, and to our business. His respect for all was obvious, and was reciprocated by all. With his move to our Winnipeg group, I was able to witness first hand how he connected with his team, challenged them to be better and worked with them to get there. He was a mentor, a proud cheerleader and a strong leader for them, and for our company. Roland's life journey has ended, but along the way he inspired and positively touched many people. I am grateful that I was one of those people. - Posted by: Colin Anderson (Work Colleague) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I had the pleasure of meeting Roland over the past year and I can truly say I am a better man for having had that pleasure. Having 4 daughters all within the same ages as Brooke, Lauren and Abbey, we always had hilarious stories to share with each other about being a father and its trials and tribulations.... When you walked into the Shuttleworth home, you felt the warmth and love of a wonderful close family that shared all life's greatness with each other. The girls all willing to show you their treasures and take you on a house tour all while dad saying "girls Mr. Travis doesn't have a lot of time".... I will always have time for your family pal. You will be missed this is for sure but you will never be forgotten. I will miss you friend. - Posted by: Travis Eagles (Colleague) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I only knew Roland for a short period of time thru work. It was after we were made aware of his fight with cancer that we could see the true character of Roley. He was always sincere, genuine, positive, caring and with bright eyes and a great smile that showed he was blessed. But the best part of all was the love that he shared with his family. When they were together, you could feel the love, it was in the room, it filled the home, it was everywhere! - Posted by: Rolfe Bergen (co-worker) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I had the pleasure of working with Roland in Vancouver, and I will always remember him as an exceptional gentlemen. Please accept my deepest condolences. - Posted by: Adam Marciniak (Former Co-worker) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I met Roland working at the Vancouver Airport a few years ago. We met regularly to discuss safety related challenges, and successes for that and other projects before he made the decision to move to Winnipeg. Roland was always, considerate, respectful, and professional when dealing with safety on the worksite. In addition to those work related topics, we often discussed the challenges of career development, work responsibilities, raising a young family, and the importance of finding balance. I had two children at the time, 2 girls, one 2 years old, and one newborn. When he told me he had 3 girls, I thought he was nuts, and he said he wouldn’t have changed a thing. We often laughed about the life of a dad with daughters, particularly joking that I needed a 3rd. I didn’t get to tell him our 3rd child was a boy who’s now 10 months old. I'm sure he'd have told me I was missing out not having 3 beautiful daughters! I to this day often think about the importance, honesty, and integrity of the conversations we had around raising a young family, and am saddened by his loss. It was refreshing and inspirational to meet someone as vibrant, good natured, focused, and professional who placed such a priority on these traditional values. What time I did get to spend with him left me with a clear impression that he was truly a good person, who loved his family very much. On behalf of our team at Pacific Safety, I off our deepest condolences to all whose lives Roland touched, and particularly Leanne, Lauren, Brooke, and Abbey. - Posted by: Scott Lescak (Colleague) on: Mar 02, 2016

• First meeting Roland many years ago, I will always recall his genuine nature and friendliness creating a lasting impression. Years later I had the good fortune of becoming his friend and colleague as he joined our group in Winnipeg, taking on a leadership position within our company. As we worked together, Roland continued to inspire others with his energy, rigour, attention to detail, but mostly his genuine caring and concern for his colleagues. There is no doubt that Roland indeed left a similar impression for all those with whom he interacted in his professional life. Roland strove to find solutions, and inspired teamwork among his counterparts, challenging them to not necessarily find the easiest solution to a challenge, but the right one. The respect he showed for his colleagues was reciprocated universally. Even during his difficult journey, Roland selflessly continued to take interest in what his team at work were doing, staying in contact, and taking pride in their progression and success. Personally inspiring was Roland’s seemingly limitless energy and optimism evident in everything he undertook, whether large or small. Living life to the fullest, enough cannot be said about his unyielding adoration of his beautiful family, again providing lasting examples for others for time to come. In our hearts he will be remembered always. - Posted by: David Thusberg (Work Colleague) on: Mar 02, 2016

• Roland is a good human being. Everyone will surely missed you on this untimely demise. May your soul rest in eternal peace. Many prayers with sympathy and thoughts from your co-worker in Vancouver. - Posted by: Tsering Chonjor (Former co-worker) on: Mar 02, 2016

• My deepest sympathies to Roland's family on his passing. I had the good fortune of being one of the teachers of his terrific class at St. Paul's in Elie, MB in the 1980s. In their grade 12 English class, I gave the students a (false) scenario of a tragedy and they were to write sympathy notes so they would learn how to do that. I will never forget blond-haired, fun-loving, easy-going Roley AGONIZING over the assignment...he so so wanted to do it just right. I still recall the pile of scrunched papers on the floor by his desk: his arm would wave, asking me to please see if he was on the right track. When I shook my head, he sighed deeply but would not give up...just crushed the note and started-again and again. He cared so much about saying the appropriate thing. From reading other comments. obviously this wonderful trait continued to exist as he built his adult family, friend and business relationships. What a sad loss for your homes and community. He will be remembered with a smile. - Posted by: Lynn Kirk (Former teacher) on: Mar 02, 2016

• Roland was a very friendly person always looking to assist in helping his daughter Brooke on the field. Will always remember how Brooke always said "My dad" during practices. You will be missed Roland. - Posted by: Gary Ellis (Brooke's 2015 U10 coach) on: Mar 02, 2016

• R.I.P ol friend.. Fun memories growing up living on Lido Plage Rd. - Posted by: Lionel Bergeron (Friend) on: Mar 02, 2016

• So sorry to hear this . My heart goes out to all of you. Will not be in town for service but will be thinking of you. Please accept condolences from myself, Cale and Leeanne. - Posted by: Judy Bargen Verrier (Friend) on: Mar 02, 2016

• I will always remember Roley as a fun, friendly, kind and generous man. He was a very supportive Dad at our Elementary school. I remember being in a "bidding war" with him at one of our school fun nights. He helped out at special events at our school, especially when Leanne was our PAC President. You could always see the love between Roley, Leanne, and their girls. HIs love and admiration of Leanne, Lauren, Abbey and Brooke was so obvious. Roley was always so kind and full of life. He would light up any room he entered. We missed the entire family when they left Sunrise Ridge in BC to move to Winnipeg. It is so very sad to hear of Roley's passing. We will always remember him with love and be grateful for the time we knew him. Sincerely, Dee Reiter - Posted by: Dee Reiter (friend, Principal of Elementary School children attended in BC) on: Mar 01, 2016

• Roland....you will be missed. Your positive attitude and innovative mind made working with you a joy. The projects you worked on with our firm would not have been anywhere as successful as they are without the thought and care you gave. When there was a problem that was complicated, we knew that by working with you we'd find a simple elegant solution. Three wonderful SkyTrain Stations - Commercial/Broadway, Main Street/Science World and Metrotown - all bear your signature. You will be missed but your spirit lives on. - Posted by: Alan Hart, Dale Rickard & Greg Ball at VIA Architecture (Friends in the construction business) on: Mar 01, 2016

• Pat: Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with yòu. Bryan & Margo Bishop - Posted by: Margo & Bryan (Friend) on: Mar 01, 2016

• Roland was truly a special guy. I worked with him on a project where we had to do a surprise move of a Seniors Centre, and his first introduction to the Seniors group was a meeting to discuss the move and talk about the project. As the group was very upset about their treatment, the meeting started out with a lot of anger directed at Roland and others. Somehow through the course of that meeting and presentation, Roland was able to break through the anger, build trust and when he left I thought some of the seniors wanted to adopt him as their son. Roland was just that kind of guy. He was so REAL that you couldn't help but like him and trust him so quickly. All of us that worked with him here at the City of Surrey in BC are saddened by the news. We wish all his family and friends all the support, love and peace that you need. - Posted by: Scott Groves (Client) on: Mar 01, 2016

• I did not know Rolly extremely well, but he was always so kind and friendly to me when I saw him. My daughters, Bernadette and Paula have only good memories. I still remember Rolly at his grad, afterwards lining up outside with a big smile and a hug for everyone. He was so happy. He would have brought so much joy to his family. Reading all of the attributes of Rolly...you know he is your son, Pat. My heart goes out to you and your family. My prayers are for you. Gerry Lynn Richard - Posted by: Gerry Lynn Richard (friends of family) on: Mar 01, 2016

• Leanne, Lauren, Brooke and Abbey you are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Aaron, Lynne, Emma and Becca Anderson (Baseball Friends) on: Mar 01, 2016

• It sadden me to read this today.I remember Rolly having fun crazy humorous personality. There was the 3 pack - Chris, Russell and him. he was someone who lifted your spirits. I can still hear his laughter and see his bright smile. My thoughts are with his family at this time of sadness. Only time will heal broken hearts. - Posted by: Kim Minsky (childhood friends) on: Mar 01, 2016

• So sorry to hear of Roley's passing. I babysat him and his sisters when they were younger. He was a fun kid and always thoughtful. My prayers to Pat, Erin and Stacey on their loss - Posted by: Brenda Budd (Friend) on: Mar 01, 2016

• I'm very saddened at the news of Roland's passing. I echo Jan Simon's well expressed thoughts. I worked on the Tecumseh project for the consultants which can sometimes be an adversarial role. But with Roland as leader it was truly a team project. He always had smile and made everyone at ease even under difficult circumstances. It was my good fortune to have met him and worked WITH him. My prayers are with his young family. - Posted by: Murray Stone () on: Mar 01, 2016

• I am shattered that your journey on this earth is over too soon. I know that my own journey has been made better by having you in my life. There will be lots of days that will be spent remembering the great times that we had together. Until we meet again... - Posted by: Linda Mizuno (Friend) on: Mar 01, 2016

• I am so very sorry to hear this sad news.I remember Roley as a happy, kind and funny young boy when I taught him at St. Francois Xavier School in Graders 2 and 3. He was one of those students who is just a pleasure to teach. He made the classroom a happier place just by being in it.I will always remember his spirit, generosity and love of life. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. - Posted by: Donna Meighen (former teacher) on: Mar 01, 2016

• I remember meeting Roland for the first time in Vancouver. I was the operations manager for Dominion Construction in Winnipeg and had heard from a co-worker in Vancouver of a young project manager working for another company who would be an ideal candidate for our firm. I arranged to meet Roland and was immediately impressed by his easy going, friendly and warm personality. I had an immediate liking to him. We were very fortunate that Roland accepted our offer of work in Winnipeg. I recall one of his many projects, the Tecumsa Parkade at the Winnipeg Health Science Centre. It was a project lasting several years. We went to a pre-construction meeting with the clients and consultants. Roland had them captivated with his construction knowledge and insight to the project. He forged an excellent relationship with them, and with all others that had the fortune of knowing him. I recall when the project was over everyone involved said the "honeymoon lasted throughout" The relationship with the project team at completion of this difficult project was as excellent at the end as it was the beginning, which in our business can be infrequent and difficult at times. Roland was that type of man. He treated everyone well and was liked by all. He was the consummate professional. I also admired his love for his family. His lovely wife and small children were the love of his life and he always put them first, above all else. I recall him renovating three houses while living in Winnipeg in order to get ahead. He had no shortage of energy and ambition to improve the quality of life for his family. I always told Roland I had the utmost confidence in him and that one day would be president of the company. He will be missed by all that new him. I will always remember him as a friend. - Posted by: Jan Simons (Former co-worker) on: Mar 01, 2016