Obituary for Robert “The Irishman” Shiels Robert “The Irishman” Shiels, 92, of Mentor, OH, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1926 in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Robert immigrated to Canada and then the United States in the early 1950s. He met his wife Margaret at the Westside Irish American Club. After asking her to dance, the rest became history. Robert enjoyed playing soccer well into his forties and later became an avid golfer. He played for many years at Lost Nation Golf Course and at Erie Shores in Madison until he was 91. Robert was a wonderful father, grandpa, great-grandpa and uncle who will be greatly missed by all. Robert is survived by his children, Myra Malesky, Bob Shiels, Kathy Trivette, Rose (Dave) Eyth, Mike (Liz) Shiels; his grandchildren, Shawna (Jeromie), Rosie (Dinko), Annie (Jon), Jimmy, Katie (Adam), Ryan, Joe, Meghan, Aidan, and Maryn; his great-grandchildren, Maks, Sean, Adriana, Liam, Jude, Jakson, Claire, and Owen; his sister Brenda Coyles; and many more nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret Shiels of 47 years; and his siblings Myra, Joe, Ina, Celia, Rossie, Ivreen, Maude, and a brother who passed in infancy. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm & 6-8pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St Mary Catholic Church 242 N State St, Painesville, OH 44077. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert “The Irishman” Shiels please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions OCT 2. 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Monreal Funeral Home 35400 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, OH, US, 44095 Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Robert’s Visitation begins. Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions OCT 2. 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM Monreal Funeral Home 35400 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, OH, US, 44095 Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Robert’s Visitation begins. Mass © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions OCT 3. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM St Mary Catholic Church 242 N. State Painesville, OH, US, 44077 Order Flowers for the Mass Guaranteed delivery before Robert’s Mass begins.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert The Irishman Shiels August 8 1926 September 28 2018.
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