Obituaries

Sean William Quinlan, 76, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Regina, Saskatchewan.

He was born on December 27, 1947, to parents Beatrice Alice Quinlan (nee Egan) and Horace Daniel Quinlan (Quinn) in Ottawa, Ontario, and grew up in Toronto, Ontario.

Sean attended Ryerson College and graduated with a Diploma in Broadcasting.

His first job took him to Swift Current, Saskatchewan, where he was a news broadcaster for CKSW Radio. Sean became very involved in all aspects of Swift Current life and became the CEO of the Swift Current Chamber of Commerce.

He married Joan Kathleen Quinlan (nee Fisher) on August 25, 1973, and had two children, Erin Kathleen and Ryan Daniel. Following his chamber work, he became Director of Marketing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was very successful in this role, contributing to the fan experience as we know it today.

Five years later, he returned to political life as Director of Communications for the Government of Saskatchewan. Following this, he started Ryer Management, where he worked on projects such as the RCMP Heritage Centre. He travelled throughout North America promoting tourism on behalf of the Centre. Retiring, he found a place on several Boards, most notably the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Board and the Regina Public Library Board.

Sean was an avid golfer; he loved all sports but especially golf. He loved reading and was a lifelong learner. He collected political memorabilia and followed politics of all kinds. Family was incredibly important to Sean; he worked on his family genealogy for many years, an impressive labour of love.

Sean is survived by his spouse Joan, son Ryan, daughter Erin (Jonathon), two granddaughters Kayla and Alice, siblings Dan (Jan), Anne Marie (Dave), Pat and sister-in-law Carolyn. Sean had many nieces and nephews that he was so proud of and loved so much.

He was predeceased by his parents Quinn and Bea, sibling Brian, and sister-in-law Betty Anne.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Royal Regina Golf Course, 5401-11th Avenue West, Regina, Saskatchewan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations may be made to Hospitals of Regina Foundation, as this cause was very important to Sean.