Obituary Overview
Together Forever
Robert “Bob” Shannon passed away on July 6, 2018.
A lifetime Calgarian, Bob was born on May 11, 1951 the only son of Joe and Mary (nee Steedman) Shannon. Bob graduated from Viscount Bennett High School in 1969. After working for Alberta Government Telephones in the early 70’s Bob joined on with Air Canada in 1978.
In January of 1992 Bob waved goodbye to his beautiful brown hair and hello to a shock of grey as he and his wife Mary Lou welcomed their only son Tate into the world. After 23 years of service he retired from Air Canada in 2001. Bob was an avid sports enthusiast and accomplished traveler as well as an excellent husband and father.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Gesuale on July 20, 2018, at the age of 60 years.
Mary Lou was intelligent, compassionate and kind to all she influenced. To her family she was loved, respected and admired. Born in Windsor, ON in 1957 to recent Italian immigrants and loving parents Giovanni and Michelina Gesuale, she grew up in the Windsor area developing strong relationships with many friends, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Mary Lou was an accomplished student with a Bachelor of Science (Biology Major) degree from the University of Windsor. In 1983 she moved to Calgary, AB where she met her husband Robert (Bob) Shannon and on Oct 12, 1985 they wed. She then continued her education, receiving a Masters in arts and education from the University of Gonzaga in 1987.
In 1992, Mary Lou and Bob welcomed their first and only child Tate into this world. Mary Lou worked as a teacher for the Calgary Catholic school board from 1987 until 2016. Mary Lou was predeceased by her infant sister Catherina (1969), father Giovanni (1984), mother Michelina (2009) and husband Robert Shannon (2018). She is survived by her son Tate and many wonderful cousins.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Robert Shannon & Mary Lou Gesuale 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Calgary, Province: Alberta
