SHUTE, EARL JOSEPH, 59 of Halifax, passed away May 17, at the QEII with his family at his side. Born in Halifax he was the son of the late Helen and Arthur Shute. Earl was retired and was a loving family man who could bring a smile to anyone’s face. Predeceased by his wife Shirley. Survived by his daughters Marylynn and Amanda Shute; sons Earl and James “Jimmy”; grandchildren Isabella, Shyann, Devlin, Tyler, Dashaun; sisters Elizabeth “Betty” and Marie; and brothers Arthur Jr and John. A Celebration of Life gathering to be held at JA Snow Funeral Home, Wednesday May 23 from 12 – 2, with Graveside Service to follow at Oakridge Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.