ROBERT SHELLEY Obituary
Dr. Robert Shelley, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday March 29th surrounded by family at his home in Tillamook, Oregon, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born on Feb. 25, 1929 to Lester and Ella Shelley in Kitchener, Ontario and was the second oldest of five children.
Bob was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy in 1984 after 30 years of marriage, and by his second wife Sheila in 2011 after 25 years of marriage. Bob is survived by his children, John (Andrea Johnstone) of Toronto; Brett (Shelley) of Amherstburg; Dawn Elliott of Woodstock; Drew (Brenda) of Stratford; stepchildren, Mitch (Cindy) Parker of Tillamook; Melinda Parker (Eric Angstadt) of San Francisco; Melissa Robinson of Los Angeles; 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Elaine Iglin of Meaford; John (Cindy) of La Jolla; Doris Maxwell of Ottawa and David of Oakville; and many other loving nieces, nephews and relatives.
Bob earned his medical degree at the University of Western Ontario while enlisted in the Royal Officers Training Programme with the Royal Canadian Airforce. After graduation, he was stationed at Rockcliffe air base in Ottawa, where he attained the rank of squadron leader and served as Command Medical Officer Air Material Command. He moved to Amherstburg in 1960 where he worked as a general practitioner for over 30 years, including 20 years as Coroner. He delivered many babies in Amherstburg, and patients will remember him as one of the last doctors to continue making house calls. Bob was active in the Amherstburg community and served as Chairman of the Board of the local community centre, and also on the boards of the House of Shalom Teen and Youth Social Centre and the Handicap Residential Housing Committee.
Bob retired in 1989 and sailed the Caribbean for two years with wife Sheila in their sloop Skylark, and then after returning to Windsor for a 3-year locum, moved to Tillamook, Oregon where he and Sheila built their dream home in the coastal mountains. During his 15 years in Tillamook, Bob was active in the Master Gardeners and also served as president of the local bridge chapter. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by the many friends he made there.
Celebrations of Bob's life will be held in Tillamook, Oregon and in Ontario.
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kATHY MCMANUS
April 9, 2013
MY LATE HUSBAND BILL AND MYSELF WERE GOOD FRIENDS WITH YOUR FATHER AND ENJOYED MANY GREAT TIMES WITH HIM. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOUR FATHER KNOWING HOW WONDERFUL A FRIEND AND PROFESSIONAL HE WAS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE KATHY MCMANUS
Bonnie McDowell
April 9, 2013
To the Shelley family.I am sorry to hear about your loss.He was a very good Doctor.I haven't been there for a very long time,but I still remember how kind and caring he was with his patients.I am thankful to him for all the times he took good care of me.He will forever be remembered.
Carole McDowell
April 8, 2013
He was a wonderful doctor. He brought my first two children into the world and neither had half the complications I've seen with my grandchildren. He had a great deal of common sense and wisdom. Very, very good doctor. We need more like him today. My husband and I give our deepest sympathy to his children.
Dave and Marian Elliott
April 8, 2013
Dear Dawn and Family,
We were so sad to hear of your dad's illness and then of his passing. May God give you comfort that only He can give and may you feel his arms strengthening you for each day ahead. With warmest regards and deepest sympathy.
Dave and Marian Elliott
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Michelle McDowell
April 8, 2013
Dr. Shelley was my favourite doctor when I was a child. He was a wonderful, sweet man who was so good to his patients. Our condolences to the family.
The McDowell family
Lynda Annibal
April 8, 2013
John, Brett, Dawn and family, I am sorry for you loss. I remember you Dr. Sheley as a nice and as a good doctor. Best Regards
Lynda Annibal (McDowell)
Tyron Hurst
April 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Shelley family at this time. Dr. Shelley was one of the best doctors in Amherstburg. I remember him paying many visits to our home. You will be greatly missed.
Bernice (Reurink) Hryniw
April 8, 2013
John, Brett, Dawn, Drew and families, My thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of your dad and grandpa. I remember him as a kind and gentle doctor. There was never any fear as a child when I had to go to see Dr. Shelly. So many of my memories of growing up on Laird Ave include your family
April 8, 2013
John, Brett,Dawn and Drew,
Many fond memories of times spent at Laird Ave. Your Dad was a very loving and gracious man. He gave so much to his family and community. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Tom and Deborah Bertrand Toronto, Ont.
Shelley Atherton-Pandolfo
April 8, 2013
I remember being a patient of Dr. Shelley and also reminded by my mother of how "Shelley" became my name after Dr. Shelley delivered me! My prayers are with his family.
April 8, 2013
HAD A NICE VISIT WITH UNCLE BOB JUST AFTER SHIELA PASSED AWAY. SUCH A NICE PERSON. RAY & VERNELLE MATHER
david Hutchinson
April 8, 2013
John and Shelley family;
Our thoughts and many fond memories are with you and your family.
Best regards from Windsor,
David Hutchinson
Odette School of Business
Jamie Vennell
April 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Shelley was a wonderful doctor. He delivered me and gave me more than a couple stitches when he was here and all my memories of him are wonderful!
April 8, 2013
Dear Dawn, John, Drew & Brett, our sincere sympathy is extended to you and the entire family upon learning of the loss of your dear father. Dr. Shelley,primary health provider and friend, delivered my two sons and was an integral part of our young family.The community was surely a better place due to his contribution.
Warm regards--- Barbara Pillon
Sandi Thrasher Villeneuve
April 8, 2013
John,Brett,Dawn and Drew - my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He was a great man, father,doctor and community leader. He was loved and respected by so many. So many childhood memories of your Dad - he mended broken bones, stitched cuts but most of all he dried tears and took away fear. He will forever be fondly remembered.
Joan Guatto
April 7, 2013
Memories hold them close to your heart. Dr. Shelley was my doc and delivered my 3 children. He is a great man .Now he watches over you . I missed him dearly when I moved to Petawawa, back in 1981. R .I.P.
April 7, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Leslie-Anne Glenwright
April 7, 2013
I just heard today of the passing of Dr. Shelly.
My condolences to the family.
April 7, 2013
Dear John,Brett,Dawn and Drew - my deepest condolences... So many great memories of your Dad - great Doctor and friend. Janette (Cote) Bertrand
Henrietta Reurink Malizia
April 7, 2013
Dear John, Brett, Dawn and Drew and families, My sincere condolences to the entire Shelley family at this difficult time. Dr. Shelley was a wonderful doctor and a kind and generous man. So many of my early memories of my time in Amherstburg are intertwined with time spent with your family. Warm hugs of comfort and support to each of you. Sincerely, Henrietta (Reurink) Malizia
April 7, 2013
Shelley Family
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Faucher Family
Marie, Wendy, Ed Jr., Brenda, Shelley, Jeff, Ed Sr
April 7, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Connie Hamilton
April 6, 2013
Brett, and family, so sorry for the loss of your father, my deepest sympathy
April 6, 2013
John Bret Dawn and Drew so sorry to hear of your dad,s passing he was our most caring fam doctor our kids are all made aware of it we had many good years on laird ave
Bill and Mien Reurink
April 6, 2013
Hello All....
A huge thank you to all of you who have so graciously shared both in word and deed. Truly our Dad was well respected and loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We feel honoured to have had such a man of character raise us and his generousity was felt by many. We all had a great life with him, and we along with all our good friends from Amherstbury were able to do more than most kids ever dream of due to his creativity and generous provisions. It is with a saddened heart that we share these moments with you but thank you again for your kind words and encouragements. Blessings to you all.... A memorial will be given in Dads honour Sat May 11th in the Woodstock area for all his family and close friends.
For your interest sake too an Editorial is being done about Dad in the Windsor Star on Monday April 8th if you might be intersted. Thanks again!
Janette Bertrand(Cote)
April 6, 2013
John,Brett,Dawn and Drew - my sincere condolences to all of you. Remembering all the good times spent with you and your parents. Dr. Shelley was a great Doctor and friend.
sharon beneteau sicard
April 6, 2013
so sorry to hear about dr shelley he was my family dr a long time
Fern Elliott
April 6, 2013
My symphathy to the Shelley family at this time.Bob was a great friend and our family doctor for a number of years.
Sherry (Renaud) Anderson
April 6, 2013
John, Brett, Dawn and Drew – there are so many fond memories that I have of your father. It seems like yesterday that we were young, spirited youth, living it up in your Laird St. house, while from a distance your father stood gracing us with his generosity and his patience. He was a humanitarian in every way and I am grateful to have known him. My deepest condolences to you all.
Vanessa Handsor Racz and Family
April 6, 2013
My Sincere and Deepest Condolences to Brett Shelley and the Shelley family....so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, Dr. Shelley, who was our family Doctor for many many years and has delivered alot of us kids....You are in my thoughts and prayers.....R.I.P. Dr. Shelley, you were a great Doctor....
Some cherished memories made! So blessed with the time in Oregon! (Pipi, Rob, Brian, Dawn, Christin, Sheila and Joani )
Sheila Morton-Elliott
April 5, 2013
April 5, 2013
Brett,Shelley and family sorry to hear of the passing of your father,he was a good man,good Dr. and father. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
-Mary Ann Nedin
April 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Shelley family at this sad time. Deepest Sympathies The Long Family
John Hall
April 5, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Shelley family.
Celerating his 84th birthday, one month before he died.
Drew Shelley
April 5, 2013
Heather elliott
April 5, 2013
I love you pipi! I may not have shown it all the time.., But you were a great honorable man n I do love you! Rest in Peace!
April 5, 2013
Dear Shelley Family
I have fond childhood memories of your family visiting our family farm. Dr. Shelley was our family doctor and remained my families' family doctor when I married. I also was fortunate to work with him at the medical centre. Always a kind person. Our prayers and condolences to your family. Rest in peace
Lea & Mario DeThomasis
Shelby Kneitl
April 5, 2013
Thank-you all for your thoughts, I will let dawn know what is being said on here, im sure she will be very happy to hear, i am marrying into this family (bob's grandson matt) we were all together the day he passed and have felt confort since his passing due to all the love coming from all over the world, thanks again.
Shannon McPherson-Hatcher
April 5, 2013
My dad (Dr. Gordon McPherson) always held your dad in very high esteem, and he had fond memories of him. In fact, it was due to your dad that my parents moved from London to Amherstburg. So very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all with Comfort & Strength during this sad sad time.
Shannon McPherson
Roger Charette
April 5, 2013
Great Guy and a Great Doctor. He saved my little brother's life years ago. Very Sorry to hear of His passing.
Jo-Ann Bondy
April 5, 2013
Dawn and family we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I'm sure your time spent with your dad these past months was a blessing for you both. Please know you have our deepest sympathies
Tom, Jo-Ann Bondy
and family
Debbie (Lucier) Dent
April 5, 2013
Family of Doctor Shelley,
I was saddened to read of your Dad's passing. He will be fondly remembered as my favorite and best "Doc" and love the picture, it was so him! May you all take comfort in knowing your loss is shared by so many. Rest in peace Doc!
April 5, 2013
Dear Shelley Family.Sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Shelley.He was our family doctor in Amherstburg, till he semi retired and moved away.Fondly remembered and loved for his care and kindness.Sandy Niven
Larry & Philomena Elliott
April 5, 2013
Our deepest condolences to all of you on your loss. Dr. Shelley was our doctor many years ago. He was always so kind.
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