The Kamloops community is in mourning after learning Thompson Rivers University vice-president of advancement Christopher Seguin suddenly passed away on Friday. A memo was distributed earlier in the day to TRU staff that Seguin had fallen ill and was not expected to recover.
Seguin was an active Rotarian and well known within the community for his volunteer work, as well as his role at the university. He was appointed vice-president of advancement in July 2007.
The circumstances leading to his death have not been made public and his family has asked for privacy.
Many people have taken to social media to express condolences.
Deputy mayor Arjun Singh said on his Facebook page "Rest in Peace my dear brother. I loved you and didn't tell you often enough. I'm so shocked. We will surround your amazing family with love."
Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone also took to social media to express his thoughts: "Chantelle and I are devastated by the loss of our dear friend Christopher Seguin. I often talk about Kamloops being a community that punches above it's weight in terms of all who live here looking after one another. Christopher embodied that spirit."
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Heartbroken that this guy is gone, and so suddenly. He leaves behind such a rich legacy of serving others and making #Kamloops better. https://t.co/aZarRoXnsN
— Emile Scheffel (@Emile_BC) September 23, 2017
Such tragic news. Christopher was a well-loved and generous man in our community. @KamloopsChamber #Kamloops https://t.co/shKFKbYWRq
— Deb McClelland (@debinkamloops) September 23, 2017
I'm just shocked that @cseguin411 is gone. A warm, wonderful guy left us way too soon. #RIP #Kamloops https://t.co/h4f8KauAqf
— Michele Cadario (@chelcad) September 23, 2017
Kamloops, and my Rotary Club, have lost a bright light. Devastating. https://t.co/I8DAMwr4hZ
— Kathy Sinclair (@ksinclai) September 23, 2017
Very sad news for TRU and Kamloops https://t.co/kZwNPKwTUQ
— Robert Hanlon (@robertjhanlon) September 23, 2017
RIP @cseguin411 An extraordinary human being, volunteer, and community builder in Kamloops...but his favorite role was Dad.
— Ian Gerbrandt (@IanGerbrandt) September 23, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear of yesterday's sudden loss of Chris Seguin. Many of the Kamloops Triathlon... https://t.co/FOsPjidK4g
— Kamloops Tri Club (@KamloopsTriClub) September 23, 2017
Thoughts and prayers with Christopher's family. Such a great guy who did so much for Kamloops. He will be missed. https://t.co/3Yx1vq6MWt
— Sarah D'Arcey (@SarahDArcey_) September 23, 2017
Kamloops is better because of Chris. https://t.co/3DisYM0QCC
— Sam Numsen (@samuelnumsen) September 23, 2017
Its is a sad day. RIP. Will always remember you Christoper and the work you have done for Kamloops and TRU https://t.co/qruMgaLxk7
— Jan Antons (@JanAntons) September 23, 2017
