

Passed away peacefully with close family at his side, at the Guelph General Hospital on Friday, September 18, 2020. Shawn Michael Rissling age 53 years was the loving father of Tanner Rissling, Paisley Rissling and Sage Rissling. Survived by the mother of his children Jodi (Pomay) Rissling and will be missed by his canine walking partners Dixie and Indie. Shawn was the beloved son of Norma Jean (Jenner) Rissling and the late Arnold Rissling. Shawn was the dear brother of Susan Rissling and Lori Rissling Wynn. He was the dear uncle to Joseph Wynn. Shawn will be held dearly in their hearts forever.
Shawn was a dedicated paramedic of 30 years and recipient of a Governor General’s Award for Exemplary Public Service in 2011. During the course of his career Shawn worked in Peel/York, Halton, Missisauga, Guelph, and Parkview. He is remembered fondly by his colleagues as a compassionate and gifted paramedic.
The family would like to thank the mental health professionals and friends in Shawn’s life who quietly supported him in his final years. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
Respecting Shawn’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at the Woodlawn Memorial Park, Guelph on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Boots on the Ground, Peer Support for First Responders, https://www.bootsontheground.ca or to Alcohol Anonymous, Guelph would be appreciated by the family.
Donation cards are available at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com
Due to Covid-19, attendees are asked to RSVP on the funeral home website prior to attending the graveside service. Masks must be worn and social distancing protocols must be observed.
Paramedics and First Responders put themselves in harms way everyday for our communities never knowing what a day on the job is going to look like, often at the expense of their own mental health. Please remember to honour their contributions and thank them for their service whenever you can.
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