Robert Shaughnessy

Dear Shirley and family,
We were very sorry to hear that Wes had passed away. Hopefully, the memories of your lives together will comfort you. I (Don) will always remember the card games we had. There was never a more avid player than Wes.
Sincerely, Sally and Don

Dear Mrs. Shaughnessy and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. S's passing. I've only learned today. I was in Mr. S's and Mr. Litchfield's class at PHHS in '84, and I can honestly say that the two of them were my most influential teachers ever. I am an English teacher today (with a credential in Social Science as well) because of them. Mr. S made us all comfortable in the classroom and happy to be there. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is shared in some small measure by so...

To Mr. Shaughnessy's family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you as I learn of his passing. I was in Mr. Shaughnessy's Humanities class at Patrick Henry team-taught with Mr. Litchfield. I will never forget the grin on his face as he taught and his good humor in the classroom. You may never know the immeasurable impact he had in so many lives as a teacher, but be assured that his influence will live on. Thank you for sharing him with so many others.

Dear Cindy, Heather, and Cricket,
I just learned, with shock, of Bob's passing last month. He has always been so vital, and remains so in my memory, that I'm almost unable to believe. I got to know him through the local English council (at a time when we met in homes, including yours) and enjoyed talking with him of mutual interests in art, music, books, and more recently the Maritime Museum. We can be thankful for the many ways he touched us all, and treasure the memories. My...

I was truly saddened to learn that our friend Bob has left us far too soon. I first met him through the Academic Decathalon Team and often saw him at Singing Hills before I moved to Texas to be near my son, Martin and his family. Bob was a very special presence. Your day was always better for having been with him.

Cindy, Heather and Cricket

Mary Ann and I are absolutely grieved with the all too soon passing of Bob. For 25 years all of you were an integral part of our life. We are forever grateful for the wonderful memories of Bob. Memories such as singing, laughing, visiting, "dropping in" and stomping on cheeseburger boxes. Not all that long ago I had the pleasure of visiting with Bob at the top of your backyard, overlooking the skyline, and having a wonderful chat. I (Bob) loved Bob and...

Dear Shaughnessy Family -

The highlight of my sophmore year in 1981 at PHHS was the two hours I spent every day with my best school friends being entertained - uh, educated - by Bob Shaughnessy and Bob Litchfield. What a team - they brought out the best in their students as well as each other. Truly the best teachers I ever had.

I will always remember Bob's hearty laugh, kind ways, enthusiasm for Grecian urns, creative teaching techniques, and generous...

Bob Shaughnessy was a man that anybody would be glad to know. He was also a man that anybody would be lucky to have as a neighbor. Me, I was extra-lucky, because he was my neighbor for most of my life. The Shaughnessy family lived next door to me growing up – and later, I’d own the same home I grew up in – and my wife and I still live there now. Bob was the kind of guy that did things for people all the time without thinking about it. It’s well known that Bob was a devoted teacher and...