Book of Memories for Robert A Shepard

Condolence From Hall's of Boothbay

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 08:41:40 EDT

On the first anniversary of Bob's passing, we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that the memories of the past give you encouragement for the future as you walk each day with your loved one in your heart. It is our privilege and honor to serve your family. Hall Funeral Home

Story shared: Professor Bob

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:50:35 EDT

Bob was my colleague on the Chemistry faculty at Northeastern University from the time I arrived as a young Assistant Professor in 1980 until his retirement in 1986. I did not see him very much the first couple of years, as he was directing the Marine Science Center in Nahant. He returned to the main campus in Boston in the early 80's and I served with him. Sometimes we taught different sections of the same course, so we worked together. I remember him fondly, as he was always kind and gracious. He cared so much for his students and believed that we must always give them our best. He was a role model and an inspiration for me. I am glad that he had many years in retirement to enjoy sailing his boat. Professor Bob was the best.

Condolence From Charles Hunter

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 10:32:17 EDT

My condolences to the immediate family. Bob was first cousin to my mother Edith Moffat Hunter. We shared an interest in tracing our common ancestry, and Bob had contacted me several years ago, finding my Moffat tree on Ancestry.com, leading to my first visit to the Anchorage. He will be missed.

Memorial Candle lit by Betty and Ted Repa

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 07:58:56 EDT

Betty and Ted Repa

Condolence From Dianne O'Keeffe

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 14:27:04 EDT

My sincere condolences to all the family. Bob was my first boss at NU where a very long friendship began for many, many years. I have wonderful memories of staying & sailing in Boothbay w/Bob and Gene and all the family. Love and prayers. Dianne

Story shared: Pigment from Bugs

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:13:51 EDT

My Love for my uncle Bob extends decades from the past and into the future. From Aunt Ethel, Ginny to Uncle Jack, Lauren, Barclay, popo.

Often into his chemistry he took me, his father did also with me. Last we spoke of the chemistry of things, I mentioned the carbon monoxide cranking out of his red dragon lawn mower. I heard Uncle Bob not exactly say, 'we all die from something suzy'.

He devised a plan to make my own oil paint. Eradicating the massive burden of cost for the medium so I could freely enjoy my painting. I needed to collect a massive amount of bugs...

Anchorage never got on my canvas, it got into my spirit.

quae celerrime in memoria.

You have been a beacon of love Uncle Bob

Photo shared: shepard_0001.jpg

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 04:32:25 EDT