Robert F. Sheedy, Sr., 66 of Derry, NH died Friday July 28, 2006 at his home. Mr. Sheedy was born in Derry on September 22, 1939, a son of the late Augustine J. and Irene E. (Bertrand) Sheedy. As a lifelong resident of Derry, Mr. Sheedy was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy. He served with the US Army during the early 1960’s and was a member of the American Legion Post #9 in Derry. Mr. Sheedy was employed as a salesman for Rivco in Penacook, NH for 37 years. He held memberships in NEBA and with Massachusetts Homebuilders. He was also a member of the Halcyon Club of Derry.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gay Sheedy of Derry, three sons, James Sheedy of Derry, Robert F. Sheedy, Jr. and his wife Laurin of Derry, John Sheedy and his wife Kathy of Berwick, ME, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, four sisters, Margaret Billingsley and her husband Herbert of Derry, Paula Davis and her husband Milton of Manchester, NH, Mary Lou Tomkiewicz of The Villages, FL, Karen Dolan and her husband David of Goffstown, NH, three brothers, William Sheedy and his wife Marilyn of Northport, FL, Gus Sheedy and his wife Pearl of Derry, George Sheedy and his wife Rosemary of Greensboro, GA, also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Sheedy was predeceased by his wife, Gail L. (Hasslebar) Sheedy in 1990.
A funeral liturgy was held on Tuesday, August 1st at 10:00am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Burial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. Calling hours were Monday from 4 – 8pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Derry/Salem Home Health and Hospice, 1E Common Dr., Londonderry, NH 03053.