SHAWN KENNETH SEARS

TUTWILER, Miss. — Shawn Kenneth Sears, 56, passed away May 20, 2026, in Tutwiler, Miss.

Born April 6, 1970, in Burlington, Vt., Shawn was the son of Kenneth Dukette and Crystal (Dukette) Sears. He was raised in Leicester and Whiting, Vt., attended local schools, and graduated from Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon.

Throughout his working years, Shawn was employed as a flagger for construction companies and as a production worker for various manufacturing businesses. He was known as a hardworking man who enjoyed staying busy and working with his hands.

Shawn enjoyed woodworking, trapping, working on vehicles, and riding four-wheelers. He especially loved spending evenings around a campfire and watching the sunset. He appreciated the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life.

Shawn is survived by his mother, Crystal Sears; a very special stepdad, Jim Russo; his daughter, Kayla Sears; his granddaughters, Eliza Freegard and Jaelynn Socinski; his four brothers, Jason Dukette, Kenneth Dukette Jr., Steven Sears, and Jamie Allen (Dukette); as well as his nephew, Ethan Dukette. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Dukette; his infant son, Michael Sears; his brother, William Dukette; his beloved “sissy,” Tina Dukette; his paternal grandparents, Lenard and Lena Dukette; as well as his maternal grandparents Harold and Aledia Sears.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

If friends should desire, contributions in memory of Shawn may be made via check to Therapeutic Works Inc., and sent to Devlin Funeral Home, 332 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201, to be recorded for the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.devlinfuneralhomevt.com. ◊