Robert "Bob" Shirey Canton, Ohio Obituary

Robert "Bob" Shirey

Robert "Bob" William Shirey, age 80, of Canal Fulton, passed away after an extended illness on November 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born December 27, 1939 in Canton, son to the late Harry and Ruth (Wymer) Shirey. Robert retired from Furbay Electric. He was an avid golfer and had been a member of Canton Moose Lodge #233 and the American Legion. He was inducted into the Stark County Amateur Sports Hall of Fame for fumble ball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Blythe. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Catherine S. (Glazier) Shirey; three children, Christine (Devin) Deck, Cindy (George) Ziegler, Michael (Tammy) Shirey; six grandchildren, Ryan, Casey, Jacob (Shay) Ziegler, Brynn Shirey, Jessica, Nick (Marissa) Deck. The family wishes to extend their heart-felt gratitude to Dr. Catharine Tabb and staff at Mercy Family Practice, Louisville, Crossroads Hospice and Advantage Home Health Care. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, funeral service will be private for immediate family. The family will have a celebration of life service when the pandemic ends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice. To share your condolences with the family, please visit www.reedfuneralhome.com
December 27, 1939 - November 30, 202012/27/193911/30/2020
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Reed Funeral Home
June 2, 2021
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Tom Greaves
December 8, 2020
My deepest condolences to you Cathy, and the family. Your old friend Tom Greaves
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Roger, George, Richard Barnes
December 7, 2020
Our prayers & sympathy go out to you. We have not seen Bob for a while but fondly remember growing up with him & Sandy. We are cousins of Bob. Our mom Alice was Bob's dad Harry's sister.
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Kathy and Harold Lewton
December 6, 2020
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Hopefully all your fond memories will help ease your sorrow. Lean on friends and family for strength and support. Keeping you in our prayers.
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Mark Jenei
December 6, 2020
Cousin Cathy and family, sorry for your loss. Hope we can get together when all of this mess is over to hug, laugh, cry and rejoice together. Stay strong.
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Roz Fetzer
December 6, 2020
Cousin Cathy and family, my deepest sympathy, love and prayers to all of you.
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Jeff & Karen Grimm
December 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a good friend.
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Terrie Painter
December 5, 2020
So sorry for the loss of uncle Bob you both hold a special place in my heart praying for peace and grace during this difficult time
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Winsome
December 5, 2020
Sending all my love and condolences to you and your family Chris.
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Carol colaner
December 5, 2020
So sorry. You are all in my prayers
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