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SHEPHERD: Robert William Charles of Hensall

March 8, 2021 By Haskett Funeral Homes 18 Condolences

SHEPHERD: Robert William Charles of Hensall

Robert passed away peacefully at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, March 7, 2021 of Hensall in his 90th year.  He was born in Portsmouth, England on October 29, 1931. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Roberta (Cabel) Shepherd, sons Stuart (Madeline) Shepherd of Zurich, and Michael Shepherd of London.  Grandfather of Michael, Alicia; Jordan, Bryndon and Kieran.  Also survived by sister-in-law June Shepherd of the UK, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth and Reginald Blagdon of the UK.  Predeceased by son Stephen Shepherd (2015), parents Alexander and Ivy Shepherd, brother Raymond Shepherd, and brother-in-law Andrew Williams. 

Cremation has taken place.  Haskett Funeral Home, ZURICH entrusted with arrangements.  The family wishes to thank the staff at the South Huron Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Robert during his time there. 

Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

 

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  1. Kimberley Payne

    April 23, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    Hell-o Roberta so sorry for your loss i,m in shock to hear of Bob,s passing i,m so sorry that i didn,t keep in touch with you and Bob he will be missed please give me a call at anytime this is my phone number 226 262-3862 if you just want to call or if you would like some company your dear friend Kimberley Payne your used to be next door neighbour here in Hensall on 75 Lorne Ave you and Bob used to live beside us

  2. Deb Sherratt

    March 17, 2021 at 2:48 PM

    So sorry for the loss of Uncle Bob. Like a 2nd Dad to me. Love to you all. Deb & Mark Sherratt

  3. Christina wedge

    March 15, 2021 at 9:32 AM

    So sorry for your loss Bobbie and family bob was a wonderful person

  4. Marlene Ingram

    March 11, 2021 at 10:40 PM

    Bobbie ,so sorry to hear of Roberts passing .think of you often .

  5. Patti & Rick Bedard

    March 11, 2021 at 8:48 AM

    Aunt Madeline and Stuart. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you both at this time.
    Wishing you well.
    Sincerely
    Patti and Rick

  6. Sue Page

    March 10, 2021 at 3:59 PM

    Condolences to Bobbi and family on the loss of Robert
    Dave and Sue Page

  7. Carol Windsor(ECFL)

    March 10, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    Stuart, Madeline and family
    So very sorry to read of your father’s passing. Extending my sincere condolences to your entire family. Thinking of you both at this difficult time.

  8. BevHedden

    March 10, 2021 at 11:46 AM

    we are sorry to hear of your loss . always in our hearts. Hugs Bobby

  9. Sandra Dickert

    March 9, 2021 at 11:13 PM

    Stuart and Madeleine so sorry for the loss of your father you are in our thoughts and prayers Sandra & Ron Dickert

  10. Debbie

    March 9, 2021 at 9:11 PM

    I am sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy.

  11. Gord and Cecilia Smith

    March 9, 2021 at 7:41 PM

    Stuart and Madeline we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

  12. Cecilia &Gordon Smith

    March 9, 2021 at 7:38 PM

    We are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. We send our sympathy and prayers

  13. Deb & Steve Overholt

    March 9, 2021 at 6:38 PM

    Dear Aunt Madeline and Stuart
    We wish to extend to you both our condolences on the loss of your father. Thinking if you all…

  14. Julie and Marty Becker

    March 9, 2021 at 6:36 PM

    So sorry for your loss. We offer our sincere condolences.
    Rest in peace Bob.
    With heartfelt sympathy.
    Marty and Julie

  15. Elaine and Don Beauchamp

    March 9, 2021 at 5:03 PM

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad/Father-in-law Our Deepest Sympathy Hugs and Prayers

  16. Paul and Joan Ducharme

    March 9, 2021 at 8:53 AM

    Sorry for the loss of you dad Stuart and Madeline.
    Our deepest compassion for the family.
    Our prayers are with you

  17. Brenda DeGroot

    March 8, 2021 at 9:34 PM

    Sorry to hear of the loss of your father=father in law
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you
    Bill and Brenda DeGroot

  18. Wanda Reynolds

    March 8, 2021 at 6:10 PM

    Bobby and Family.

    My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I enjoyed our visits and Thanks You for your phone call.

    Wanda Reynolds

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