Shawn Harper, 36, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2023. Shawn was born in Springfield, VT on April 21, 1987, to Rodney and Kellie (Gallion) Harper. 

Shawn loved to golf, fish and hunt. He had a beautiful smile, and wore his heart on his sleeve. His daughter, Reiley was his pride and joy and he cherished every moment he spent with her. He had a very special bond with his dog, Bentley, he loved spending time with him and the rest of his pets. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Going to Lake Champlain was one of his favorite memories. One of his favorite things to do was watch for shooting stars. He was known to be a jack of all trades, he took great pride in being able to fix anything and everything. He enjoyed helping his neighbors in any way he could. He always made a point to try and make people laugh, he always said that he wanted to be a standup comedian one day. He spent the last three years on an adventure with his best friend, T, who he cared for very much.

Shawn is survived by his parents, Rodney and Kellie Harper, his daughter, Reiley Harper, brothers, Brad (Marie) Harper, and Kyle (Jamie) Harper, his grandfather, Wilson Gallion, his partner, Taren Gendron and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Visiting hours will take place on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 (noon) with a Funeral Service starting at 12:00 (noon) at the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT. Burial will be private for family only at the Meetinghouse Cemetery in Rockingham.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.