Peterborough Petes Mourn Loss of Captain Shawn Spearing's Father

Shawn Spearing Sr., father of the Peterborough Petes captain Shawn Spearing Jr. has passed away according to a team’s press release issued Saturday.

(from left to right) Mother Helen, sister Amanda, Shawn, sister Jessica, and Shawn Spearing Sr. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Shawn Sr. passed away at 56 earlier this week. He was the husband of Helen and father of Amanda, Jessica and Shawn.

The Petes have issued the following statement regarding Spearing Sr.’s passing.

“The Peterborough Petes express our sincerest condolences to Shawn and the entire Spearing family. The team will wear commemorative helmet decals in Shawn Spearing Sr.’s honour starting next week.“

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

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