Springwater, NY: On February 13, 2021 at age 51, after a long hard battle with his health Shane passed away peacefully with his wife and their children by his side. He is predeceased by his father Ole Gascon. He is survived by his wife Lisa Gascon of 32 years, his children Colton (Charlea) Gascon Cohocton, Caly (Jeremiah) Bowen Dansville, his two beloved grandchildren Aiddan Gascon his best buddy, and Aubrey Gascon his Doo. His mother Lois Gascon who he loved so very much. His siblings Deborah Schoonover Canaseraga, Susan (Larry) McKinney Dansville, Marty (Daisy) Gascon Fillmore, Teresa (Dana) Moore Birdsall, Cory Gascon (Tara Lehman) Canaseraga. Many nieces and nephews. Many dear friends who were like family, and many people who looked up to him as a father figure in their lives.
Shane was born on September 23, 1969 in Canandaigua, New York. He was the fifth of six children to Ole and Lois Gascon. He resided in Springwater his whole life “up on the hill.” He had a heart so big, such a giving selfless soul. He was a family man before anything else. He was so proud of the life that him and Lisa built together. Family meant the most to him, but his love for the outdoors was a close second. Shane was so full of life, always smiling, always laughing and cracking jokes. He touched everyone in such a positive way.
Shane was a popular guy, his phone would ring countless times in a day. So many people looked up to him and leaned on him in good times and bad. He would get phone calls about, big bucks and money fish, many times phone calls from people asking advice on how to call in the stubborn turkey or what bait to use. He loved it, he loved being there for people.
He had a love and passion for the outdoors. Every chance he got he was in the woods, on a lake, laying a trapline, treeing racoon with his hounds or standing in a stream. He instilled in his children and grandchildren the same love and respect for the outdoors. His favorite place to be was sitting up against a tree in the spring listening to the gobble of a big ol’ tom turkey get closer and closer to him.
Shane had a slight obsession with Skoal straight, chartreuse jigs, Canada Dry, lasagna, old westerns, Enticer Turkey calls, Escanaba in da moonlight, and his sister Debbie’s molasses cookies. He was a fighter that’s for sure. He faced serious medical issues for years but stayed positive through it all, and never felt sorry for himself. He used to say “I wake up everyday with a smile on my face thankful to be alive.”
He wasn’t ready to go, but his body was so tired. Shane would want every person that he has touched along his life’s journey to not be sad right now but remember the good times, look for him in the rivers, and streams. Watch for him in the sunrise and the sunsets of each day because he will be there. He hasn’t gone far, he just went further into the woods.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Hunt of a Lifetime Inc., P.O. Box 241, Harborcreek, PA 16421. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I first meat Shane in FORKSVILLE PA at a bow shoot . I was having a problem with my bow . So he said let me look at it . So he took it and then said you are all set . Went back over and the first two arrows I shot i Robin Hood them ( Put one run th inside the others ) . Shane was a well liked person and he will be misses . Hearts and prayers for all off his family and friends.
So sorry for your loss!
Prayers and hugs to the whole family!
Haven’t seen him or the family in many years. I had great times with Shane and everyone!
Shane, was a great man. Even as a Teenager, he had a wise soul. We became good friends and I will never forget the initiation you and Scott, gave me. The night fox hunt. We went through my fields in the dark, and you laughed at my clumsiness, finding anything to trip my balance. Then there we were. Scott making sounds on his tape recorder, your telling me see the eyes? There’s the fox it’s coming in. Here we were, late at night staring at eyes blinking in the dark hearing cries off a tape deck, and Shane goes take the shot! Before I could react Bam! Scott had let one go!. Then, you shot one off. I didnt shoot cause I didnt see it. Guess What? Scott and Shane start walking so I do too. Then there it is. We see it out of the dark we see a big black COW!. Well, there was lots of cursing and laughing and Scott sweating bullets. We high tailed it out of the area back to my house. I learned a lot that night. I cherish that memory. He was always walking right in too. That was another lesson he taught me about Livingston County. Dont knock come on in. That was Shane. We had lots of fun times. I loved him dearly. He always found time to check on us, to make sure my kids and I were ok.
RIP to family that I am not ready to let go. Even though we had physically drifted apart we still chatted & shared frequently. Some of my fondest childhood memories of stuff that all did together, knowing darn well we weren’t supposed to, and just laughing and having a great time. Fly high, friend/family. Prayers to those that you have left behind. Blessed to have you in my family.
Not ready to say “goodbye” to family member/friend whom is in most of my fondest memories. We spent so much time together, will all of us doing things we knew we weren’t supposed to, and having the greatest time! You will be fondly remembered with a smile. Fly high. Keep watching over us all. Love you, cuz.
Shane was a great neighbor. Always respected and appreciated him. Causes me to think of the times he went out of his way to check up on us. God bless you all
Our prayers and love are with your family.Lou and Mary Schlager
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Gason Family
Sending much love and strength to all in the Gascon family. Lisa, my heart breaks for you and I wish there was something I could do. Write or call when you can or if you need an ear. Maria
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.So sorry for your loss.
Shane took me under his wing the day i met him. He taught me to hunt, fish, and how to love & respect nature. My mentor for so many things. I will look for you in every step i continue to take without you my brother. Cant say enough that i loved you and will miss you. Prayers to all those you have left behind. You brother & friend … Charlie (aka burdock)
Sue; so sorry to hear about your brother. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Well family it’s SO hard for me to say Good bye to him family means thvee world to me Too. Lisa an kid’s I’m here to lean on to talk. He will be Definitely be missed an loved for eternity. He was just as full of life even when we were frowning up. Miss &Love You all.
He will be truly missed by many. Such a kind hearted man. My deepest sympathy.
Shane , u were a great guy. You will truly be missed. Your family is our thoughts an prayers. Fly High Angel
He is so missed and loved. Our hearts hurt for you all and we are here for whatever you need. I am glad that we got to be a part of his life and that he made ours better. Gone in sight, but forever in our hearts.The Wilber Family
Our love and prayers are with you all..
Good man right there! I’m saddened to hear this news. Blessings for Shane’s family.
You couldn’t aj for a better man, father ,husband,father grandfather or cousin. No matter what he did not judge..if you were a friend you were a friend for life..we love you ole man and sorry we drifted apart. Love you..
He was a good man known him most of my life he had a big heart and always spoke when I saw him. It was a privilege to know him and his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to lisa colton and caly and the rest of the gascon family.
He will be missed. My prayers are with you.Luv u guys
He will be missed. My prayers are with you.
Gone too soon. Such a great person and soul. To all the Gascon family we are so very sorry for your loss. We love you .Joe, Lisa, Joey and Liah Flynn
Caly and family what a beautiful written obituary, your dad sounds like he was an amazing guy keep those sweet thoughts with you during this tough time. I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you during this time.
To a man who was loved by all you held me up more then once always there when need many of my best childhood memories are of us playing in the creek running through the woods and of course nightcrawler hunting. You were the one always taking the little ones who might not of had the chance out hunting fishing even camping thank you for just being you.You will be missed and loved always.
He will be missed by many. My love and prayers are with you all