Sheldon Joseph ‘Sheldonjij’ Googoo Jr.
1994-2018
GOOGOO, Sheldon Joseph Jr.
“Sheldonjij” Age 23,
We’koqma’q First Nation. It is with great sadness
that we announce the sudden passing of Sheldon on Sunday, June 10,
2018, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck.
Born in Baddeck, he is survived by his mother, Denise Googoo;
stepfather, Stanford Phillips; girlfriend, Kendyl Sylliboy and his
pride and joy, his son, Karter Joseph William Sylliboy; sister, Selena
Googoo; brothers, Shaquille (Shaq) and Stanley; step brothers, Jakobs
Phillips, Konrad Phillips; step sister, Kylee Phillips, all of
We’koqma’q; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Pattes
(Winston); step grandfather, Ben Toney; godparents, Stewart Peters and
Bernice Googoo; 2 special godsons, Braylen Googoo and Keaton Reace
Sylliboy; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was
predeceased by his father, Sheldon Joseph Googoo Sr.; paternal
grandparents, Stanley Googoo and Annie Jane Toney; maternal
grandfather, John Googoo.
Sheldon was a member of St. Kateri Parish,
We’koqma’q. Sheldon worked as a carpenter and
graduated from Carpentry Program at the NSCC Strait Area Campus, Port
Hawkesbury. He was employed with Winmar and worked on the construction
of the new fire hall, the one stop and numerous homes. He was a member
of The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union of America.
He also worked at the Waycobah Fish Hatchery. Sheldonjij spiritual
travels led him to Ste. Anne de Beaupre and the Cursillio Movement. He
was planning to start a ball team The We’koqma’q
Big Shots and was going to be the rookie coach. He was an avid
Montreal Canadiens fan. He was a goaltender for the Whycocomagh
Oilers, was a poker hustler, cribbage player, x-box gamer
‘Sheldon’, professional driving range player,
“Cape Bulle” rappers and he loved to travel and meet
new people.
Visitation will be after 3 p.m. on Saturday in the family
residence, 9127 Hwy 105, We’koqma’q. Funeral mass
will be 11 a.m. Monday from Blessed Kateri Parish,
We’koqma’q with Father Conrad Edwards officiating.
Burial at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction
of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may
be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sheldon Joseph ‘Sheldonjij’ Googoo Jr 19942018.source
Death notice for the town of: Whycocomagh, Province: Nova Scotia