Robert C. Sheldon Jr.'s Obituary
Robert C. Sheldon Jr. of Upper Deerfield Twp., aged 69 years, passed away suddenly and unexpected on Saturday September 10, 2016 at his second home in Lewes, Delaware.
Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Emily (nee Adams) Sheldon, and the husband of Charlotte (nee Ellis) Sheldon. Robert, or Bob as he was known, had lived in this area all of his life and was employed for over 40 years with the E.I. DuPont Chambers Works Company as a Laboratory Technician. He was a proud veteran serving with both the US Army and the Air National Guards. He was also a proud member of both the Brearley and Elmer Masonic Lodges where he served formerly as Deputy District Grand Master and currently as the treasurer for the Brearley Lodge. He loved reading and playing golf, and trips to Delaware with his wife Charlotte, but he especially loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Besides his wife Charlotte of 32 years, he is survived by his children; Kelly Corliss, Alexandra “Sandy” Sheldon, Scott Volk and his wife Cindy, Philip Volk, Amy Colaneri and her husband Jim, his sister; Catherine Speziali and her husband Frank Jr., his sister in law; Karen Sheldon, and nine grandchildren. He was predeceased besides his parents by a brother, Daniel Sheldon. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Monday morning September 19, 2016 at 11:00a.m. from the SRAY-WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME, 62 Landis Ave at Carll’s Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. Friends may call on Monday morning prior to the services from 9:30 till 10:45, with Masonic services at 10:45 a.m. The interment will take place privately and at the convenience of the family in Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Hopewell Twp. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Bob’s memory be made to the Brearley Lodge #2 F&AM 59 Bank St. Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
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