Obituary of Shannon Ernest Ferland

Shannon Ernest Ferland passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the age of 51.  Shannon left us with memories and heavy hearts.  He leaves to mourn his passing his mother Marion Ferland, father Allan Cote (deceased), sisters Selena Cote (Andrew), Sherra Cote (Wade) and April Cote (Jim), Allan Cote Jr., Selista McKinnon (Jarret) and Sean Langan and children Mackayla High Eagle, Jeremy Pelletier and Dexter Ferland. Shannon grew up in Red Deer Lake and attended school in Barrows and Frontier Collegiate in Cranberry Portage. He later attended university in Brandon. Shannon then found employment in Fort McMurray, AB before moving back to Brandon.  Shannon was well known for his sense of humour and was loved by everyone who knew him.

We hold you close within our hearts

And there you will remain

To walk and guide us

Throughout our lives

Until we meet again.

A celebration of Shannon’s life will be held at Red Deer Lake on July 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.  A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. He will then be laid to rest beside his grandfather Gaberiel Ferland Sr.

Honourary  Pallbearers

Allan Cote, Dustin Ferland, Frank Gott, Darnell Ferland, Leon Barker Jr., Jeff Cote, Jeremy Cote, Greg Ferland, Shermin Cook, Marcell Delorande, Danny Boy Campeau, Micheal Ferland, Brannigan Ferland, JR Leask, Harvey Ben Leask, Cory Delowski, Billy Delowski, Darrel Ferland, Darrin Hather, Levi Barker, Lane Barker, Aaron Gott, Matthew Munro, Laureen Ferland, John Chartrand and Devon Gott.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has come together today to honour and celebrate Shannon‘s life. Your presence and support during this difficult time mean more to us than words can express. We are deeply grateful for the kindness and strength your love has shown our family.

Ferland/Cote family