Schuylerville NY. Shawn T. Powell went to his final resting place on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Shawn was born on February 25, 1972 at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs NY. He spent his youth in the town of Wilton and graduated in 1991 from Saratoga Springs High School.

He is predeceased by his loving and adoring mother, Joan Powell. Survivors include his girlfriend Dawn Medick and her daughter Jessie; Shawn's sons, Devin (13) and Ethan (12) all of Schuylerville; his father Raymond Powell of Cossauyna Lake, NY; brother Richard Powell (Rebecca) of Corinth and sister Naomi Powell Farrington (Neil) of Gansevoort. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Shawn enjoyed a career in boxing at The Saratoga Boxing Club from the time he was 10 years old until transferring to Schenectady Boxing Club at age 18. He went on to become a professional boxer and traveled throughout the east coast of the United States and included fights in Ireland. He was also Golden Gloves Champion of New York State. Shawn was employed by C.R. Bard in Glens Falls. He loved his job and the overwhelming love and support he received from his co-workers, especially throughout his brief illness. Shawn considered his co- workers as family.

Shawn's greatest love and accomplishment in life was his boys Devin and Ethan. You would often see Shawn and Devin running together on Rt. 4 and through the village of Schuylerville and the city of Glens Falls. He was proud of Devin and enjoyed traveling to many of his school track meets. Ethan was Shawn's "mini me" as he had a lot of energy and kept him on his toes. Shawn loved and was proud that Ethan had a special connection with animals. He was very proud of how smart he was and knew if Ethan put his mind to it he will go very far in life.

Shawn had a great impact on the many people he met throughout his short life of 44 years and will be greatly missed by all.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30am Thursday, Dec.15, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A funeral home service will be at 11:30am and burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.  A celebration of Shawn's life will then take place at The VFW Post 20 192 Excelsior Dr. Saratoga Springs NY.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Adirondack Trust c/o Naomi Farrington in Trust for Devin and Ethan Powell.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.