Shawn D. Sylvester, 25

BRISTOL — Shawn D. Sylvester, 25, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. He was born in Concord, the son of Tim and Barbie (Colburn) Sylvester.

Shawn attended elementary and middle school at Inter-Lakes and high school at Newfound. He was a carpenter and worked for Right Angle Construction.

Shawn will be remembered for his dedication to friends and family, his honesty, his ability to make you smile, and his big hugs. He loved to spend time with his family and friends, who were family to him. He made those around him feel important and loved. Shawn was always there to comfort those who needed support and was always able to make you laugh and lighten the mood in any given situation.

Shawn’s many talents were mostly self-taught. With an almost photographic memory, he learned many skills and was very artistic. Many friends and family members have tattoos given by him, as well as tattooing skills he taught them.

He repaired electronics, repaired many mechanical things, and most recently began day trading. His talents were endless and he shared his knowledge with anyone who wanted to learn.

Family members include his parents Tim and Barbie (Colburn) Sylvester of Bristol; a sister Haley Sylvester of Tullahoma, Tennessee; a brother Drew Sylvester of Bristol; paternal grandfather, Fred Sylvester of Gilford; maternal grandmother Mae Colburn of Belmont, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Shawn “Jr.” Sylvester in 2015.

Services: A celebration of life will be held at a future date.