Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Robert Shippee Obituary
Rev. Shippee leaves his loving wife, Ruth Betty (Hutchinson) Shippee of Plymouth; their children, Carol Manuel of Rochester, N.Y., Laurie Greenberg of Fayetteville, N.Y., Elizabeth Shippee of Plymouth, Mary Mack of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert Charles Shippee of Richmond, Va., and Martha Melody Cousins of Avon, N.Y. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A granddaughter, Bonnie Greenberg, predeceased him in 2005.
Rev. Shippee retired to Plymouth in 1986. The Plymouth Retirement Home, Hawthorne Hill Bed and Breakfast was a second ministry for 10 years. He was a member of the Plymouth Rotary Club where was the liaison for the club to Boy Scout Troop 1620. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow, named after the founder of Rotary. Rev. Shippee served in the U.S. Army's 3196th Signal Corps during World War II.
He was born in Putnam, graduating from the University of Connecticut and Yale Divinity School in 1955 with a master's in Divinity. He loved to travel: some of the destinations were England, Scotland, China, Hungary, Switzerland, Germany, and France.
A celebration of his life service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in The United Methodist Church, 29 Carver Road, Plymouth, followed by food and fellowship in the Parish Hall.
Gifts in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, PO Box 1959, Clarksburg MD20871-1950 or the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, 125 Maiden Lane, Fl. 11, New York NY 10273-0848.
Online condolences may be made at richarddavisfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Shippee
Mary Mack
September 27, 2023
Dad, I was surprised (again) to receive this reminder of so many celebrations of your life today 9/27/23. It was bittersweet to read Laurie's message, yet comforting to know you are together, serving as our guardian angels. We love you
Mary Mack
September 27, 2022
I was surprised to receive this reminder of dad in my email. I have wonderful memories and pictures throughout my apartment to reflect the love present within. I was speaking about dad 2 days ago, singing praises about his human service in our world. I love you dad.
Laurie Greenberg
November 2, 2011
Many times I have thought, 'Oh, Dad would appreciate that!' or 'Dad would have thought that was funny!'I know that he is with loved ones in heaven, including our Bonnie Blue, and watching and protecting us from above.
Mom and Dad in Nova Scotia (Cape Breton)
October 31, 2011
Carol Shippee Manuel
October 31, 2011
It has been a year and a month since our Dad left this earth. We miss him so much. We will always remember all the happy times we had with him. Daughter Carol
Cyndy Dorchester
October 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Rev. Shippee's passing. My sympathy to all of the family.
October 8, 2010
TO BETTY AND FAMILY:YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOUR FRIEND C.C.
Mary Mack
October 6, 2010
Dad, you are still smiling! I feel your warmth in my heart. Love, Mary oxoxoxoxo
October 6, 2010
Well, Barbara Jones, it would be easier to list where he DIDN'T go than where he went! He was definitely an avid traveler!
Dad, we know that you got a marvelous welcome from all of our friends and loved ones in heaven (especially Grandaddy and Bonnie)and we also know that all pain and problems that were difficult in this world are gone now for you. We will take care of Mommy for you and we send you ZILLIONS of love. OXOXOX...Laurie
October 6, 2010
Well, Barbara Jones, it would be easier to list where he DIDN'T go than where he went! He was definitely an avid traveler!
Dad, we know that you got a marvelous welcome from all of our friends and loved ones in heaven (especially Grandaddy and Bonnie)and we also know that all pain and problems that were difficult in this world are gone now for you. We will take care of Mommy for you and we send you ZILLIONS of love. OXOXOX...Laurie
Dad, Mom, and Great Grandson Alex
Carol Shippee Manuel
October 6, 2010
Dad, I will miss you forever. We all love you very much. You were the best dad in the world. Carol
Benjamin Manuel
October 4, 2010
I remember grandaddy for the awesome tour guide he was on the few occasions I visited Plymouth, Mass. We toured the whole place. Cranberry World, the Wampanoag villiage, and Plymouth Rock to name a few. I remember him getting up EARLY in the morning to go get milk and the paper back in the mid 80's. I enjoyed playing cribbage with him. He was a great, intelligent, and caring man.
Judie Cole
October 4, 2010
I remember Rev. Shippee from vacation bible school at the Methodist Church in East Weymouth. I went because my uncle, Herb Josselyn was a member of the church and a teacher that summer. I also remember Carol very well. It was a lovely time and I think of them every time I have been to that church.
My condolences to the family, with sweet memories of a life well lived in service to others. What more could a man ask for, then to be remembered for his love of God and good deeds!
Barbara Brown (Jones)
October 4, 2010
I was but a teen when Rev. Shippee was paster of our home town church in Uncasville, Connecticut. I remember him well, a man to remember, and a paster no one could forget. I have thought through the years many times of him wondering where he went after Glastonbury. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy go to the family.
Showing 1 - 14 of 14 results
Make a Donation
in Robert Shippee's name
Memorial Events
for Robert Shippee
How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Shippee's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
