Ja'Shaun Smith

November 05, 1979 - November 05, 2024

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Obituary for Ja'Shaun Smith

Ja’Shaun Smith of Dorchester passed away suddenly on November 5, 2024. He was 45 years old.

Beloved son of Bernie Smith and Eddie β€œRonnie” Morris. Loving father of Kayla Lord. Brother of Barbara Smith, Paula Prout, Katrina Williams, Terry Allen, and Teddy Allen. Adopted siblings: Kathy Washington, Brenda Riggs, Beverly Yeshurun, (Edwin), Lawanda Riggs and the late Stephen β€œRandy ” Riggs. Dear uncle of Marsay Seymour, Krystian Seymour, LaShane Echols, Justin Echols, Kevon Riggs, Jordan Riggs, Joshua Riggs, Hazel-lyn Echols and Daya Islam. Special friends: Delores Lord and Kendrick Durette. Shaun was also lovingly survived by many extended family, cousins, and friends.

Shaun was a kind, quiet, reserved young man, and he was a homebody. He had a bright infectious smile that lit up the room. He was very intelligent and an excellent artist. Shaun was funny, creative, and a great cook. He prided himself in being fit and worked out all the time in his home gym. He was a true handyman and could fix anything. Shaun had a green-thumb and loved gardening. Shaun was fiercely protective of this family and was especially proud of his daughter Kayla. He made it known that he loved his sisters, nieces, and nephews and they equally loved him back. All the kids instantly loved Uncle Shaun and always looked for him when they visited Nanny’s house. Ja’Shaun Attended Mason Elementary School and John D. O’Bryan High School both in Roxbury. Shaun was an executive Assistant in the Computer tech industry. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known and loved him.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills.

Services

15 Nov

Public Viewing

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions Β»
15 Nov

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions Β»
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  • November 15, 2024

    Sheila

    To my aunt, Paula, Barabara and all connected to my cousin. May the memories you share of Shaun comfort your hearts as you go through this mozt difficult time. Love & Prayers - Rankins/Speller Family

  • November 15, 2024

    Labrone

    My neighbor my frigod, has called you not in a good way. May you rest in peace shaun I love you manπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

  • November 15, 2024

    Margaret

    This is his cousin, I love you and miss you so much, knowing that I won't see you,or hear your voice again. I will always remember you. You are loved by so many people. You may not have known it, but you are the light of so many lifes. I'm not to ask why, but God loves you best. He has something better for you on the other side. Rest in peace.

  • November 15, 2024

    Mitzie

    Sending my condolences to the family from mitzie antonette and Adriana

  • November 15, 2024

    Julia

    I didn't know Ja'Shaun personally but I would see him in passing at our days at O'Bryant High and even on his walk to school coming out of a side street near OP. I just remembered him as being quiet. Shocked to hear the news...my heart goes out to his family and friends. Rest in peace.

  • November 14, 2024

    Kendra Durrett

    Shaun my sweet brother from another mother. I was truly heartbroken when I heard the news, I couldn't believe it. I said they must be talking about someone else. I remember the day my girls asked if you were their Uncle and I said of course. The first time they called you Uncle Shaun you just smiled and gave them both hugs, they were so happy that they had another Uncle to ask to take them to the store to buy candy and chips..Lol Your smile could light up a room and I'm going to truly miss that smile. You will be truly missed and never ever forgotten. Our hearts are broken πŸ’”πŸ’” The girls and I will love you forever. Rest Easy BroπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Kendra, Kyleigha and Kiyana Durrett

  • November 14, 2024

    Theresa Davis

    My deepest Sympathy to your family and love ones. Shaun I remember you as lil Shuan quite,respectful and always smiling. Rest Peacefully Theresa

  • November 14, 2024

    Thalia Gordon

    My deepest sympathy for the family Shaun was a very respectful young man and he will be sorely missed The Gordon family

  • November 14, 2024

    Marilyn Mcilwain

    I remember Shaun as humble and always wearing a smile. You would never know that he was in the home because he kept to himself. I'm going to miss seeing you Shaun when I come to Boston. Although they may have dimmed your light it will still continue to shine bright in my eyes. May your soul rest in peace. I love you, cuz. Love Marilyn

  • November 14, 2024

    Rita Hannah

    My Neighbor my entire OP life. Such a great person / friend. Writing this with sadness & luv. Rest Easy Shaun ( geesh ).... Little Rita

  • November 12, 2024

    Lisa Govan

    My deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones. May Shaun rest in heavenly peace and keep smiling. Sending prayers to the family. β€οΈπŸ™πŸ½ Lisa Govan and family.

  • November 12, 2024

    Kerry Simoneau

    I worked with Shaun at Wells Fargo. His smile could light up a room. He was so kind and a very hard worker. May he rest in eternal peace. Sending so many πŸ™β€οΈπŸ™β€οΈ to his family. I am absolutely devastated to hear this.

  • November 11, 2024

    Brandy

    Shaun of all the special gifts in life however great or small, to have you as my cousin was the greatest gift of all. Deep in my heart, your life is kept to love and cherish not forget. No more tomorrows we can share but yesterday's are always there. I Love you forever Cuz You will always be missed R.I.Paradise πŸ’”πŸ™πŸΎ Love Brandy!