Henry-Shelton-Obituary

Henry Shelton

Cranston, Rhode Island

Age 86

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DIED
September 21, 2016
AGE
86
LOCATION
Cranston, Rhode Island

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CRANSTON - Henry Shelton, social justice advocate, community organizer, friend to many and loving husband, father and grandfather died at home surrounded by his family on September 21st at the age of 86. A former priest and inspired by the social gospel, he devoted his life to working to address...

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God bless Henry. He will never be forgotten.

I was Christened by you in April of 1966 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Lincoln, RI. Icant wait to meet you in heaven. May God Bless and Keep You in Eternity! Mary Elizabeth

Henry was such a wonderful man. He is really missed.

Henry is remembered by many of us with fondness and great respect.

I want his children to know what a nice man he was even when he was in his 20's... tears flow for this Saint of a Man, even now remembering Henry as a young priest under Father Halloran at St Judes. Henry SEND HELP! RIP

I came to Pawtucket,Rhode Island about 13 years ago, with my best friend Barry Coley.We came from New Jersey,and we were very lost. Barry got a job Henry and everything started to get better..Weather it was an apartment,electric and gas,phones,,or just a friend Henry was there to help. We will really truly miss him. With love Barry and George

Carol... thinking of you and your amazing life with Henry . Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers . With much love to you and your family ....Kathleen

Deepest sympathy to Henry's family and friends. Rest in peace. From Wanda McGee

Henry always remained our Pastor.