Obituary of Robert Shoemaker
Shoemaker, Robert Bryan - Passed away at home in Hamilton, on Monday July 10, 2017, age 40. Loved son of Bryan and Ruth Ann (Sonneveld) Shoemaker of Aylmer. Beloved brother of Jana Shoemaker of Yellowknife and Michael Shoemaker of Aylmer. Grandson of Joan Sonneveld. Will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends throughout Canada.
Predeceased by his grandparents Gus Sonneveld and George and Gladys Shoemaker.
Rob was an extremely talented musician and artist. He spent his successful career working in Computer Engineering.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Hall of Erie St. United Church, 7 Erie St. N., Ridgetown on Saturday July 15, 2017 from 1-3pm. Burial will have taken place in the Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown.
Donations in memory of Rob may be made to the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St. East., Ridgetown, Ontario, 519-674-3141
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