Obituary of George H Sheldon

George H. Sheldon, a retired accountant, passed away on Monday night, December 11, 2017. He was 89 years old. George was born in Medford and grew up in Revere and Medford. He was a graduate of Medford High School and then enlisted serve his country in the Marines during the final months of World War II. He earned the rank of Corporal. He was proud to served his country and be a Marine. George continued his support of his country and military through his involvement in the American Legion, DAV, and the Marine Corp League. He served as a Commander of the Marine Corp league and represented the Marine Corp League at Veteran ceremonies, parades, fundraisers, and socials. He was also a member of the Masons. George was a man devoted to his family as well as his community. He was blessed to have 8 children, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. His children remember summers spent camping as a family at Kezar Lake in Maine. He made numerous trips to Alaska to visit with his daughter. They would often tease him about his demeanor. A family joke was that his favorite saying was “Quack Quack” led to collection of ducks. He also collected stamps and coins. His other interest was that of vegetable, flower gardening, and a love for trains. He's part of the dwindling age group who grew up in the United States during the deprivation of the Great Depression, and then went on to fight in World War II, as well as those whose productivity within the war's home front made a decisive material contribution to the war, and returned to their homes and served others and their community not for the fame or recognition, but rather it was the “right thing to do”! That was George. He place his family, community, and country first. George was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Sharpe). He was the loving father of George Sheldon & his wife Kathy of Nashua, NH, April Bartlett & her husband Ralph of Billerica, Laura Sheldon & her spouse Amy Carle of Anchorage AK, Kenneth Sheldon & his wife Myong, Andrew Sheldon, & Gladys McDonald all of Burlington, the late John and James Sheldon. He was predeceased by his brother, Norman Sheldon. George was also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., Burlington (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will conclude with a funeral service at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials in George’s name may be made to the BYFS-NYPUM, 33 Center Street, Burlington, MA 01803.