Obituary of Robert D. Shedd

Robert D. Shedd, age 80, of Carver passed away March 6, 2013 under the compassionate care of Nemasket Healthcare Center in Middleboro. . He was born August 2, 1932 in Cambridge MA to Robert Lemuel and Marguerite Danforth Shedd. He was a graduate of The Mount Hermon School and attended Tufts University. His first job was with the family business, Craig & Shedd Sunoco station in Mattapan Square. Life next took him to the world of airline catering where he worked for Northeast Airlines and the Marriott Corporation. Over the years his hobbies included raising and showing dogs especially Boxers and Golden Retrievers but he never met a dog he didn’t love. He was an avid sailor out of Buzzards Bay, and he loved participating in the “Figawi” sailing race every year. He was an active participant in Habitat for Humanity for many years. He was married for 59 years to Ann P. Shedd who predeceased him in 2012. He is survived by his children Sarah (Sally) Howland and her husband Richard of Carver, Robert Danforth Shedd, Jr. (Danny) and his wife Susan of Ashburnham, MA, Rebecca (Becky) Foley and her husband Tom Of Carver, Martha Gordon and her husband Tom of N. Dighton, MA, and Nancy Hubbard and her husband Stephen of Carver, 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Cynthia Lanphear. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, March 16th from 9:00 - 10:45 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16th at 11:00 AM at the United Parish Church, 115 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Whittier Health Network Charitable Foundation @ Nemasket Healthcare Center, 314 Marion Rd, Middleboro, MA 02346.