Shaver, Luther John – It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing on June 13, 2024 of Luther, our beloved son, brother and uncle, a truly cherished soul. He was 44 years old.
Luther was born in Halifax. He is survived by his parents, Noreen (Patriquin) and Harold Shaver, Dartmouth; his sister, Julie (Brad), niece, Angelique and nephew, Justin, Calgary; and brother, Michael (Lisa), Stockport, UK.
Luther was an extraordinary chef. Following high school graduation in Dartmouth, he attended the Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown. His culinary career included work in restaurants in PEI, Bermuda, Lunenburg and Halifax. Most recently he enjoyed working with clients and colleagues at Metro Works, Halifax. He was a person who came in early to attend to multiple tasks to ensure that the catering team would be ‘out the door’ on time. He loved to share his knowledge, expertise and passion for food with those with whom he worked, with members of his family and with his circle of friends. Luther was a happy guy when he was preparing fine-dining meals for others. It was one way he showed his caring, concern and love.
Luther had an abiding interest in the Marvel Universe. He was a long-standing participant in podcasts with other enthusiasts from across the world. He occasionally moderated a podcast. But Luther always connected in a helpful way to the personal lives of other participants. Luther’s Facebook posts reflected his humour, his love of and concern for his family and friends, his determination to overcome the challenges in his life and the occasional image of figures from his Iron Man collection.
Entering his apartment was like entering a curated exhibit of Marvel Universe collectibles. With great care and thought, he undertook both collecting and displaying his figures, primarily Iron Man. His hobby became a significant source of relaxation and distraction from the demands of his work life.
Luther’s memory was photographic. He had an uncanny ability to verbally paint a visual canvas of people, places and events that were long forgotten by others. Those who had the opportunity to discuss basketball with him were astonished by his ability to relay statistics, stories of obscure players and predict future dynasties.
Luther’s sense of family was incredibly strong. It was a circle from which he drew strength and it was a place where he gave his unconditional love. As the youngest family member, he always looked up to his siblings and was proud of their varied accomplishments. As an uncle, he delighted in the laughter and joy of his niece, Angelique and nephew, Justin. He was always ready with a long gentle hug or a “robble, robble” to brighten their days. As a son, Luther was a central and highly appreciated part of his parent’s life.
Luther was a loyal friend who remained connected to buddies from his youth. He easily met strangers and engaged with them often in helpful ways. A found wallet would initiate a determined search for its owner. The bus driver on his regular run became a friend. Luther’s compassion for others will be remembered by those who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Luther was dearly loved and will be missed forever.
Donations in memory of Luther may be made to https://www.mentalhealthns.ca/brotherhood-donations or https://epilepsymaritimes.org
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