Quentin Jean-Pierre Jacques Marcel Maurice Burlingham Boutet was born in Renton, Washington, on November 18, 1994, and passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.

Following a sudden and devastating brain injury, Quentin passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Harborview Medical Center, surrounded by his family and very close family friends. In his final act of generosity, he chose to be an organ donor, offering the gift of life to others. His family is profoundly grateful to the Harborview medical team, whose extraordinary care, kindness, and compassion supported Quentin and his loved ones during an unimaginable time.

A Life Filled with Creativity and Heart

Quentin grew up in Renton and Bellevue, Washington. He was an artist at heart—teaching himself to play the guitar, expressing himself through drawing and photography, and finding joy in working with his hands. He was an exceptional gardener who proudly developed his own soil mix and took great satisfaction in nurturing life from the ground up. He loved kayaking, exploring the outdoors, and spending long days walking through Seattle or hiking nearby trails with his loyal rescue dog, Buddy.

His humor and his laugh were contagious—the kind that could fill a room and lift the spirits of everyone around him. Quentin loved bringing people together and took great joy in entertaining and cooking for friends and family, creating moments of connection, laughter, and warmth.

A Passion for Music and the Outdoors

A great lover of music, Quentin sought out live performances whenever he could. His favorite places included the Shambhala Music Festival in British Columbia, The Gorge Amphitheatre, and the Redmond Marymoor outdoor venue. Combining music and the outdoors filled him with pure joy. One of his most cherished memories was seeing Robert Plant with his mom—a dream come true for them both.

A Heart for Animals

Quentin was a beloved son, nephew, family member, and friend whose life was marked by creativity, compassion, and a deep love for animals and the natural world. His love for his dog Buddy and his cats Gizmo and Allie was boundless, and he was deeply committed to the wellbeing of all animals, especially those in need of rescue and care.

Family

Quentin is survived by his mother, Kellie, and stepfather, Marc; his beloved dog, Buddy; Aunt Kimberly and Uncle Matt; Uncle Dan, Aunt MacKenzie, and Cousin Penelope; Aunt Melissa, Auntie Leah, Auntie Teja, Auntie Kerri, Uncle Charles & Auntie Anne; and his many beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by Uncle Tim and Uncle Farooq.

Celebration of Life

A Celebration of Life will be held in an outdoor venue and the date will be announced later.

In Honor of Quentin

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a GoFundMe established to assist with funeral expenses and to help provide ongoing care for Quentin’s beloved senior dog, Buddy, who is diabetic and requires specialized care. Donations to animal rescue organizations are also welcomed in Quentin’s memory.

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/54bc4b1fd

His Legacy

Quentin’s legacy is one of love, generosity, and compassion.

He will be remembered always.