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for Arthur Shapland
Bill and Shirley Moulton
July 20, 2008
He loved life and he taught everyone he knew how to love it too. In all those years in Fitchburg, he was more than a good neighbor, he seemed to pop up at our house or somewhere around town at just the right time....whenever you needed a good laugh or a good word. He was very magical and powerful that way. Love to our old friends Bonnie and Chris and Glen. We'll remember him always with smiles on our faces.
Sally Moulton
July 20, 2008
To The Shapland Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Mr Shapland's passing. I have many nice memories of him growing up on Blossom St. He was always very kind and funny! Please know you are in my thoughts~Sally Moulton
Carl Erickson
July 19, 2008
Drut,
I can't believe you are gone. More than a half century ago we were cruising Main St., shooting hoops at Coolidge Park and bowling at Whalom Park. It seems like yesterday. Memories of those days always leave me laughing. We know that God took you because he needed a good laugh in these hard times.
Carl Erickson
ANOM. ANOM.
July 17, 2008
000H SHAP,
I CANT BELIVE THIS HAPPEND TO YOU. YOU WERE AN A AMAZING GUY. Y0U WERE A COOL SUBSTITUE TOO. YOU AND MR. KELLYS SONG WAS AMAZING EVEN THOUGHT NO ONE WAS REALLY EVER PAYING ATTENTION, IT MAKES US WANT TO NOW. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. HOPE YOU REST IN PEACE OL' SHAPLAND. MISS YA
Bruce Abell
July 17, 2008
Drut,
Thank you for your friendship and all the laughts we had in high school.
A great loss to us all! You brought joy to so many.
FRAN [ BHSN] RYDER
July 17, 2008
jean...sorry to read about the loss of your brother. he sounded like a wonderful man and of that you should be proud. my thoughts are with you...
Tracy Ingel Poche
July 17, 2008
Glen and Shapland Family :
Sincere sympathy to you and your entire family for the loss of you father. God Bless.
Tracy ( Ingel ) Poche
FHS 1984
Cheryl Shaughnessy
July 16, 2008
Arthur, otherwise known to us as OGO “O Great One” was one of the first community health center directors I met when I began working at the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (League) 17 years ago, and we immediately hit it off. Arthur always made me laugh. Many times I thought I was a contestant on “Jeopardy” with Arthur’s many trivia questions, and I often wondered if he knew how to be serious. I quickly learned that I could count on him, especially when we embarked on a “fun”raising campaign for the League through an Annual Golf Tournament, which he Chaired. Whether it was rounding up foursomes, soliciting donations, picking up tee signs or MC’ing the post tournament raffle, Arthur was instrumental in making the League’s Golf Tournament the success that it is today. One especially memorable moment was when Arthur came to my house on a Saturday to load up his car with boxes of things to be brought to the Golf Course early the following Monday morning. I still had to pick up signs that I had ordered from a vendor in Brookline and Arthur came with me. My then 2-year old son who was in his car seat, insisted on listening to his tape and Arthur had to sing along. I’ll never forget driving down my street, windows open wide, and Arthur belting out “The Wheels on the Bus.” It was priceless!
To Bonnie, Glen, Chris and family – He was one-of-a kind and will be missed greatly.
Melissa C
July 16, 2008
shaps,
your passing has come as such a shock and i dont think the reality of it will come untill many of us return to lhs in september. you were such a spirited man and you always had the ability to brighten a room full of students. i will never forget your sarcasm or your "hey stupid" comments along with a wack to the arm as we passed in the hall.
you made sitting in drivers ed. for 3hrs after school a good thing and its strange to think that in the sence of presence you wont be part of lhs. the one memory that i could never forget would be our games of tick tac toe and how you always won, you never told me your trick.
my heart goes out to your family in there time of need.
may your spirit live on.
Bruce Maki class of 55
July 16, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mike Williamson
July 16, 2008
Bonnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Doreen Allen
July 16, 2008
Bonnie,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Vanna Roberto
July 15, 2008
Shaps-
You were such an awesome and helpful person.You are part of what made lhs bearable for me cause i could always find you singing around the halls when i was wondering about and you were always fast about saving me from detentions when other teachers saw me wonder.
I remember me and my buddy mary always crossing our fingers hoping for you to be the sub when we walked into empty rooms,or walking into class to see you already in there.Drivers ed when you threw the chair and made us laugh was the best.You were one of a kind and you will be greatly missed.
Tiffany Floria
July 15, 2008
Arthur,
Hearing the news that you will no longer be here with us came as quite a shock.
Upon returning to school this year, it will not be the same without your sarcasm, your smile, and your company. It was a pleasure to have been given the opportunity to work with you at LHS, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You will be deeply missed,
Nicole Bice
July 15, 2008
Shappy! I cannot believe you are gone, seems like just yesterday I was sitting in a classroom with you and smiling and laughing. You were such a great guy and you made a difference in many kids lives. Thank you for all the times you made me smile and for everything you did for me, you helped me alot in drivers ed but more than that you were a friend and you will be missed dearly by so many and myself. May you rest in peace.
And to the family- So sorry for your loss, Shapland was an awesome man and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tim Dewhurst
July 15, 2008
Shap you made our study a blast. When I heard of your passing I didn't belive it, nor do I now, i won't belive it til I go back to school and go into study and not see you sitting there with every new paper in New England on your desk. I'll miss your riddles and your sarcasm. LHS will never be the same and i will never forget you. You were a great man Shapland.
R.I.P Shap
God Bless Your Family and Friends.
Emily D.
July 15, 2008
Mr. Shapland,
I don't even know what to say.... This is just such a huge shock. I'm going to really miss you Shapland. This upcoming LHS school year I was looking forward to seeing you in the halls and having you as a sub teacher. Last year you gave me plenty of warm and hilarious memories. Because of you I know what 4 states have capitals starting with the same first letter :)
Thank you Mr. Shapland. Us "knucklehead loser" students are really going to miss you and your daily word jumbles and your very helpful Driver's Ed class. I'll miss not being able to wear our art club tie-dye shirts on the same day again.
But I'll always remember you.
Love to all of your family.
Rest in peace.
Dorcas Grigg-Saito
July 15, 2008
All of us at Lowell Community Health Center are so saddened to hear of Arthur's death. Several of us are standing around and thinking of all the times he made us laugh, of his golfing in the halls, and of all the funny stories he told us. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Michael Kogut
July 15, 2008
Wow, I can't believe that Mr. Shapland is gone. He made drivers ed not boring. I am going to miss him
Michael Kogut
July 15, 2008
Wow, I can't believe that Mr. Shapland is gone. He made drivewrs ed not boring. I am going to miss him
Mark Blanchette
July 15, 2008
I worked with Arthur when he was
Director of the Family Health Center
in Worcester.
He was a wonderful person to work
for , with a great sense of humor.
God bless him and his family.
Alba Contreras
July 15, 2008
Wow Shap, i cant believe im here writing something for you! Your a great man, friend, and mentor. You always kept me out of trouble or even something got me in them to teach me a lesson! You will be greatly missed by many and especially by me!! Thank you for everything and for your wisdom! You made High School so much fun....Keep smiling and Rest in Peace!
Kim Caveney
July 15, 2008
Bonnie,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. You have wonderful memories to keep the spirit of Art with you each and every day. Our prayers are with you.
Marina Menchi
July 15, 2008
I am sorry for your loss.
Shapland was the best substitute at LHS. He made my 4 years worth while. There was never a dull moment with Shap as your sub. He will be missed.
Renee Beauregard
July 15, 2008
Shap,
Roaming the halls, I could always expect to see you doing the same but then I'd be greeted with a whack over the head with a newspaper and a "knucklehead!" I'll never forget the sighs of relief from all my classmates when we'd walk into class and see you sitting at the desk, probably doing the daily jumble.
I really hope that wherever you are, you can still laugh and wear a different sweater-vest everyday of the week! I'll miss you Shap!
Amanda Crespin
July 15, 2008
Shapland,
You are such an amazing person. You made LHS a fun place i will always remember you & the word jumbles, even though they were impossible to figure out. You were one of few teachers/subs that made LHS a place you wanted to go to. You will be deeply missed.
Susan Funaiole
July 15, 2008
Dear Bonnie,
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Funaiole
andrew griffin
July 15, 2008
shap you were one of the best people i ever met you made class fun between subing and drivers ed u made us look forward to class we will miss you so much you deffnitly will never be for gotten rest in peace
Sabourin Hardware
July 15, 2008
Art,
Your sense of humor and sarcasm and wisdom will be greatly missed by all of us at Sabourin Hardware, you always kept us on our toes! My son Andrew really enjoyed your Driver Ed class at LHS he always tells us what Mr Shapland said to do in a particular situation.
To The Shapland Family,
Ours prayers our with you and Art will be remembered fondly. God Bless
Our Deepest Sympathy
Sabourin Hardware
Jack, Steve, Jack,Jr, Matt & Shelly
Caitlin Casey
July 15, 2008
Shapland,
You were such a great part of LHS! I'm so glad that I got to experience my 4 years in High School with you! Especially Drivers Ed; you made that class awesome! I'm also going to miss your fun triva you would write on the white board! Everyone loved you at LHS and out of LHS. We will all miss you!!!
Rest In Peace Shap!
Dave Holman
July 15, 2008
Drut
I love you, man!
Our friendship of over 58 years will never be forgotten. Our good times together with "the guys" are wonderful, lasting memories. Thank you for being part of my life.
God bless you in your new home in heaven!
Dave Holman
Fitchburg High School
1955 Class President
Judi Wagner-Seguin
July 14, 2008
Arthur,
I have such warm memories of you as the little sister of Dick Wagner. The world has lost one of its best.
Judi Wagner Seguin
Cassandra Gaudet
July 14, 2008
Shap,
I really don't know what to say. You were such a great presence in my time as a student at Leominster High School. I remember the first time I ever had you as a sub my freshman year in History class, since then you were always my favorite. Thank you for driver's ed as well, I wouldn't be on the road without you! Rest in peace. Amen.
Deanna Martin
July 14, 2008
Shap,
This saddens me deaply. You were such apart of LHS and the Leominster Community. You're one of kind and without you highschool would never have been the same. Our love and our prayers go out to you and your family. Reace in peace shap.
James Freel
July 14, 2008
Arthur, your passing is such a shock...I wish your family well...Leominster High School will not be the same...I'll miss you...
Adam Hemingway
July 14, 2008
Mr. Shapland is a part of LHS that will always be missed. He could almost always be seen at LHS sports events and activities, proudly supporting the Blue & White.
Anyone that went through Driver Ed. knows that Shap was a one-of-a-kind teacher whose antics will be sorely missed.
It's truly sad that no one else will debate over the pronunciation of the capital of Kentucky, or be called knuckle-head or loser in a more caring way.
My deepest sympathies go out to his family. Rest in peace, Shap.
Kim Tang
July 14, 2008
Mr.Shapland,
I would like to start this off by saying how wonderful of a person you were. The way you used to "bada-bi-badabum" through the hallways at school always brought a smile to everyone's faces. You were everyone's favorite. I will miss you we all will miss you. I will always remember how much you loved the songs "You raise me up---and Joy to the world"....gosh you played those songs 3 times in one class. I will try harder to solve the word jumbles. Although, I never could solve them. I'll try harder for you!!!!!!!
May you forever rest in peace!!<3
Sante Riggieri
July 14, 2008
Arthur: I was truly numb when i received word of your untimely passing, earlier today. You touched the lives of SO many people at LHS, both young and old. You were a fountain of knowledge,and you always had a genuine,warm smile and greeting for all. I will certainly miss our lively discussions in the teacher's room, which always ended in a good way, with your "special" salute to me. I am honored to have known you, and to have called you Friend. You will NEVER be forgotten!!
Rest In Peace.
VAYA CON DIOS,MI AMIGO!!
ALLEZ AVEC DIEU, MON AMI!!
Kristin Greg and Samantha Belkin
July 14, 2008
Art:you were a man of impeccible character. You were funny, warm, and always there for us when we needed you.
You were our neighbor for over two years. In that short amount of time, we grew to love and trust you and enjoy your many fine qualities.
We will miss you!
Greg, Kristin and Samantha Belkin
Betty (Aho) Graham
July 14, 2008
Mr. Shapland was one of the best, funniest, and most laid-back teachers I had. I still remember him after all these years (I graduated in 1968). My prayers go out to his family, friends, co-workers and students.
Meghan Roberge
July 14, 2008
Mr. Shapland,
I as well as many others will miss you greatly! You were an awesome driver's ed teacher, sub, and a great person all around! You will always be remembered in our hearts! We love you Mr. Shap so much!
Brendan Wilkins
July 14, 2008
Shap,
This came as a shock to me and Im sure to everyone else. The future drivers ed students wont be as lucky as the rest of us who had you as a teacher. Anyone whose had you as a teacher or even heard of you will be missing you. Rest in Peace.
kelly creed
July 14, 2008
LHS will Never be the same without you. You always found a way to brighten up someone's day and you are a person that truely cared about the students at LHS you will be greatly missed
Alysha D
July 14, 2008
Shapland was an amazing person. Always had something to teach us and always had to crack a joke. He was an amazing human being and very thoughtful. They say only the good die young and for shapland that is so true!!! HE will never be forgotten!!! Rest in peace.....
Richard A. Wagner
July 14, 2008
Drut,
My irreplaceable friend (when we were talking) of over 56 years.
God's peace and love to you and your family.
Dick Wagner
Lauryn Kirouac
July 14, 2008
Shap!!!
You are definatly one of a kind. Everytime you saw me in the hallway you would always say hi no matter what. I will never forget you because you were the best teacher and the funniest, especially in drivers ed when you would sing josh groban to us! You will be greatly missed.
Ashton Lyddy
July 14, 2008
Mr. Shapland knew how to light up everyones day with just a simple joke or a smile. He never went a day without making at least one person smile. When he walked into the office at the High school, he always joked around with everyone. His sarcastic personality will be greatly missed. I am so grateful that I was able to be in his Drivers Ed class before he passed. I wouldnt of wanted to be taught any other way.
Thank you Shap, for always being there for everyone and all the students in the halls. You will be greatly missed and you were loved unconditionally by many. Thank you again. Your in our heart and prayers.
Delilah Green
July 14, 2008
SHAPPY,
this is going to be very hard for after loosing my greatgrandmother last week. you could always, i mean always brighten up my day no matter what. you're part of the reason i loved going back to visit LHS. if it wasnt for you, i wouldnt even know how to drive or any of the million laws there are about driving. i just have so many great memories of you, especially as a substitute teacher. you'd let us do anything, but always make us do scrambles from the paper. you always just had the random but interesting facts that i loved hearing. your a great man, and it really is true.. only the good die young.
Rest in Peace Angel
Melissa Maeder
July 14, 2008
You will be greatly missed, a wonderful man.
Ashton Lyddy
July 14, 2008
Mr. Shapland's death came as a shock to pretty much everyone I know. Or that I know of. I know that it made me cry. He taught my Drivers Ed class as he probably taught alot of people's but, he was always so funny in the hallways and always made you smile even when you knew you didnt want to but his sarcastic sense of humor and funny/also sarcastic jokes made you laugh. I remember this one time when I was working in the office at the High school, he came in, saw that I was upset about, god knows something, and just came over and asked what was wrong while having a conversation with a different person. I know it sounds so stupid as a memory but..It meant alot knowing someone would stop a conversation just to see if I was alright.
Mr. Shapland, you will be greatly missed. And whoever they get to replace you for Drivers Ed, wont be as good. That much I know. And no one will ever have the sense of humor and the great life that you always showed to us in the hallways. Thank you for everything. Your in our hearts and prayers.
Gerald Oja
July 14, 2008
Art and I go way back, our years at FHS, all are class reunions and just meeting each outher in different places. I am going to miss him very much and his humor. He was one of a kind and could never be replaced. To Art`s family I wish to convey my deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of one so dear to you. May god bless you, Art`s friend and classmate, Gerry Oja
Melissa Roy
July 14, 2008
Shapland,
Thank you for inviting me to work with you for the past 4 years in the driver's ed class, the jokes and humor will be missed!
Ronnie Butler
July 14, 2008
Shapland - What can I say man, you were one of the best substitute teachers that I have ever had. Me and you got so deep into some conversations. You taught so many people the rules of the road.
I thank you, for everything man, and I know your in a better place.
'Only the good die young'
I'll miss you.
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