SHABATOSKI: Chad
November 26, 1977 鈥� January 30, 2017
Chad Nevin Shabatoski, our beloved son, brother, uncle and nephew passed away peacefully on January 30, 2017 at the age of 39.聽 He has joined his mother in heaven and his family has gained another angel to watch over them. Chad was the third son born to Ken and Shirley (nee Cherewyk) Shabatoski on November 26, 1977 at St. Elizabeth鈥檚 Hospital in Humboldt, Sk. He grew up in a big family with two older brothers and two younger sisters. Throughout his childhood, he played many sports including basketball, hockey, racquetball, and badminton. The family went on many trips to Jasper, to go skiing and to visit Uncle Ron and his family.聽 Growing up, family was the most important thing and many weekends and holidays were spent at grandpa and grandma Cherewyk鈥檚 farm. On the farm, Chad could be found sneaking peas or cucumbers from grandma鈥檚 garden even though he wasn鈥檛 supposed to. He also spent a lot of time picking raspberries, shelling peas and helping grandma with canning. There would also be family camping trips to Madge Lake and fishing trips to Lake of the Prairie. Chad loved fishing and especially liked to catch crayfish to show his nephews and nieces. The family also made trips into Kamsack to visit granny and grandpa Shabatoski. Chad loved granny鈥檚 homemade bread with her famous strawberry jam. It was one of his favorites. After high school, Chad attended a Culinary Arts program in Saskatoon. It was here that he found his passion. He loved cooking and creating many delicious dishes. At family gatherings, Chad would be found in the kitchen chopping, dicing, saut茅ing and enjoying every minute. He worked as a chef at restaurants in Saskatoon and Edmonton which included The Free House, John鈥檚 Prime Rib and The Melting Pot. He continued to cook with his nieces and nephews even when he lost his eye sight. Anyone who knew Chad would say that he had an amazing sense of humor. If you had the privilege to spend time with him, laughter was always to be found. He was a kid at heart and always the life of the party. This is why his nieces and nephews loved spending time with their Uncle Chad. He was so much fun to be with. His family and friends will cherish all of the wonderful memories and laughter they created with him. Chad鈥檚 family 鈥�strongly encourages you to give the gift of life and sign your organ donor card.鈥� Chad is lovingly remembered and will be forever missed by his family, his father Ken; brother Dean (Jackie) and family, Braiden, Samuel, Emma, Tyson, and Jackson; brother Christopher (Kara) and family, Mackenzie, Soleil, and Maielle; sister Janelle (John) and family, Alianna; sister Rachelle (Scott) and family, Avery, Nadia and Kiana; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Shirley (nee Cherewyk) Shabatoski; and grandparents, Eleanor and Peter Cherewyk and Tina and Louis Shabatoski. Memorial donations in Chad鈥檚 memory can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association #104 2301 Ave C North Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5. A celebration of Chad鈥檚 life was held on Friday, February 3, 2017 at St. Augustine Parish, Humboldt, SK at 2:00 pm., celebrated by Fr. Greg Smith-Windsor. Arrangements were entrusted to Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel.
