Robert “Bob or Bobby” Shuman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the age of 83.
Bob was born to the late Harry and Esther (Matlin) Shuman on July 19, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts. “Bob”, or “Bobby”, as he was affectionately known by his siblings, built a happy life that revolved around his family. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth of over 30 years.
Bob graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School, Boston, Massachusetts in 1957, and continued taking courses throughout his adult life. He worked his way up to Plant Manager at Crosby Laughlin in Portland, Maine, and then followed his career to their plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his later years he worked as Director of Service and Parts at Charlie’s Motor Mall in Augusta, Maine.
In his younger years, he enjoyed boating, water skiing, fishing, crossword puzzles, gardening. cycling and most of all, family gatherings. He loved to read and was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was a member of Congregation Kol Ami in Tampa, Florida.
Bob was predeceased by his older brothers Edwin, Sammy, his daughter Esther, and son Gregory. He is survived by his stepmother, Francese Byrd, his sisters Recia Richman (Carl) and Ilene Berman (Myron), and his brothers Charlie (Nancy) and George (Kim), his son Peter (Barbara), daughters Gaila Smith (Peter), Marcia and Savannah, and all his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, (who lovingly knew him as “Popsi”) and many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Avenue, in Portland at 11:00am on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Interment immediately following services at Temple Beth El Memorial Park, Johnson Road in Portland. All are invited to a meal of condolence at Temple Beth El following interment.
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Shiva will be observed at 55 Birchwood Drive in Portland on Saturday December 17th and Sunday December 18th from 6:00-8:00pm with services at 6:00pm.
Bob will live on in our hearts forever!
Should friends desire, a memorial donation may be made to American Cancer Society PO Box 350, Westbrook, Maine 04092, 800-227-2345, or to Hospice of Southern Maine, at 390 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074.
