Romeo Joseph Shaink

1927 - 2017

Romeo Joseph Shaink obituary, 1927-2017

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Foley Funeral Home

49 Court Street

Keene, New Hampshire

Romeo Shaink Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 9, 2017.

Romeo Joseph Shaink, 89, of Hinsdale, passed away May 6, 2017, at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene, following a brief illness.

There will be calling hours that are open to the public on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St., Keene. There will be a prayer service on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., also at Foley Funeral Home. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hinsdale, will be private at a later date.

Mr. Shaink was born in Drummondville, Canada Aug. 19, 1927, to Eugenie and Augustin Shaink. He was one of nine siblings. Romeo began his working career in logging and later found his niche in carpentry. His talents in carpentry have been passed down for two generations and many of his family members are forever thankful to have learned from one of the best.

Romeo moved to Holyoke, Mass., in 1962 along with his two children, Rock and Lynda. They then moved to Chicopee, Mass., in 1967 and resided there until 1992 when they relocated to Hinsdale.

Romeo enjoyed reading, fishing and western movies. He lived life his way and is one of the hardest working men to walk this Earth.

Romeo will be sorrowfully missed by his daughter, Lynda Shaink of the Berkshires; and his son, Rock Shaink and his wife, Robin, of Hinsdale. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Rock Shaink of Los Angeles, Calif., Nicholas Shaink and his wife, Melissa, of Belchertown, Mass., Christopher Shaink of Stowe, Vt., Ryan Shaink and his wife, Victoria, of Los Angeles, Calif., Jonathon Shaink and his wife, Jennifer, of Belchertown, Mass., and Ashley, Kyle, Alex and Julian Shaink, all of Hinsdale. Romeo also leaves behind three great-granddaughters, Klara, Kierstyn and Khloe; and has one great-granddaughter, Nathalie, due in September. He is also survived by his brother, Augustin Shaink of Colorado; and his sisters, Irene and Gertrude of Canada.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cheshire Medical Center at 590 Court St., Keene, NH 03431.

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