October 5, 2015
Shedd, Robert B.
Robert B. “Bob” Shedd passed away peacefully at his home in Walpole on October 2, 2015. He was 90. Born in Waltham, he was the son of the late Harold and Winona (Butler) Shedd. After graduating from Waltham High School, Bob served in World War II as a Military Police Officer in Europe. He completed his education at Bentley College in 1950. He then began a thirty-five year accounting career, retiring from Cortland Bacall, CPA in 1990. Bob was a lifelong member of the West Roxbury-Dorchester Masonic Lodge where he held many positions, including Master. He also dedicated his time as treasurer for the Nicholas G. Beram Veterans Association and Bethany United Methodist Church.
Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn A. (Aborjaily); his sons, Robert P. Shedd of West Roxbury, and Daniel Shedd and his wife Susan of North Reading.; his sister, Helen Barber, of Marlboro; four grandchildren, Robert, Brianna, Andrew, and Nicole, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Ruth Shedd, Edith Corner, Marion Kennedy, and Barbara Beran, and the brother-in-law of Theodore and Joyce Neals of North Reading, James and Rosaline Buchonis of Centerville, and the late Peter and Frieda MacFarlane.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, October 7th from 4 to 8 PM at the Masonic Lodge, 655 High Street, Westwood with Service by the Nicholas G. Beram Veterans Association at 6 PM and a Masonic Service by the West Roxbury-Dorchester Masonic Lodge at 7:45 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Thursday at 11 am at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood, followed by interment with military honors at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton.
Bob’s family would like to thank the many people who have provided care and support to them and to Bob, especially the Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association. In lieu of flowers donations to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (www.specialops.org), PO Box 89367, Tampa, FL, 33689 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758541, Topeka, KS, 66675 would be appreciated.
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Our hearts go out to Evie and the entire family. Bob was always up for a discussion about golf and how our games were doing. He always had a kind word and a made you laugh. He was a wonderful man who will be missed. Prayers to you all.
To Bob and Family you have our deepest sympathy.
With utmost sincere sympathies to all of Bob’s family and friends on their loss. Bob was always so kind and gracious to me when ever he and I saw each other. It was usually at New England Spring Water Co. where he would visit while on business. He would bring a smile to my face with a quick comment or one liner joke. Yours truly, Jay Weldon and family.
Condolences.