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Charles Shields Obituary
Married for 50 years to Jacqueline Smith, he is survived by his daughters, Martha Stoebling, of Middletown, NY, and Marianne Shields, of Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Johnston, three grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a great-great grandson.
Retired Director of the RI Council on Highway Safety, Charles was an avid pilot, boater and photographer. He was a flight instructor for the US Navy during WWII and later managed two airports in Maine. Returning to his native Rhode Island, he continued to fly into his mid-80s and remained an active member of the Rhode Island Pilots Association. An enthusiastic boater and photographer, Charles created a historic photographic collection of the Americas Cup races in Newport over more than two decades.
A memorial service will be held at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 13th. The family can be contacted in Johnston or by email at [email protected]
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Kathy & Mike Kelly
December 13, 2008
Charlie will be missed.His humor was always enjoyed.I took great pleasure in listening to his voice mail message Charlie was definitely one of a kind Our prayers are with his family.
nancy arpin
December 13, 2008
It was my honor and pleasure to attend to Charles during his stay at Harborside. He was a most interesting man. My thoughts are with his family during this most diffcult time.
gail alward
December 12, 2008
martha i was sorry to hear of your fathers passing. its been many years since we last visited seems sadness brings old friends to say you are in my thoughts. gail
Paul Wyrostek
December 12, 2008
My sincere condolences to the entire Shields family. I knew Charles through flying and was a yearly recipient of his date book organizers.
He will be missed.
Dr. Barr's Office
December 12, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. We truly enjoyed having your dad as a patient in our office and always looked forward to his wit & humor. Our prayers are with you at this time.
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