Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Robert H. J. "Bob" Shields

Male 1939 - 2006  (67 years)


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  • Name Robert H. J. "Bob" Shields 
    Born 10 Jan 1939  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-221712 
    Died 5 Dec 2006  Wiarton, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I221712  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Warner H. Shields,   b. 9 Apr 1907,   d. 26 Aug 1983  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Lydia J. Simon,   b. 13 Jan 1912,   d. 1985  (Age 72 years) 
    Family ID F56202  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Patricia A. Kloepfer 
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F60492  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • SHIELDS, Robert (Bob) - passed away as the result of a sudden heart attack, at Wiarton District Hospital, on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in his 68th year.

      Beloved husband and best friend of Pat for 48 years.

      Bob was the cherished father of Steven Shields and his fiancee Terri of Kitchener, Nancy Shields of Marathon, Kelly Shields of Cambridge, Mark Shields of Breslau and Leslie Shields and her husband Dave Dynerowicz of West Montrose who will all miss him dearly.

      Very special grandfather of Katy, Rob, Melanie, Olivia, Joey and James.

      He will be sadly missed by sister-in-law, Frances Shields of Waterloo.

      Bob was predeceased by his parents, Lydia (Simon) and Werner Shields; his brother, Bruce Shields and sister, Jean Shields.

      Bob was a warm and gentle man who loved animals and the outdoors. He worked at Lear Seating for 32 years, was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Spirit Rock Branch No. 312 and a regular attender of the Wiarton Men's Breakfast.

      The family received friends at the George Funeral Home, Wiarton on December 7, 2006.

      There was an Oddfellows Service at 6:45 p.m. The service to celebrate Bob's life was held at the funeral home on Friday, December 8, 2006 with Pastor Billy Strachan officiating.

      As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com

      Sweet memories cling to his name.

      "Obituary Of Robert Shields | George Funeral Home". 2021. Georgefuneralhome.Com. https://georgefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1305/Robert-Shields/obituary.html.

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100620440/robert-h_j-shields.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Dec 2006 - Wiarton, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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