Robert “Bobby” J. Shea, of Colchester, entered into eternal life at the age of 63 on Saturday May 25, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT. Robert was the beloved husband of 43 years to Katherine (White) Shea. He was born on November 5, 1949 in Springfield, MA, son of the late Robert W. and Esther (Conley) Shea and had resided in Colchester, CT the past 40 years and in Suffield prior to that. Robert was a member and retired Iron work with the Iron Workers Local Union 15 after many years of service. During his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren and many friends and vacation cruises. Along with his wife Kathy he is survived by his three children; Brian Shea of Colchester, Peter Shea & his wife Tiziana of Simsbury and Sara Casar & her husband Steven of Oakdale, his three adored and precious grandchildren; Isabella, Mira and Katherine. He is also survived by several aunts, cousin and friends. Relatives and friends may gather with his family during calling hours on Tuesday May 28, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels 43 Shaker Rd. Enfield. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 29, 2013 with the funeral procession forming at 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Patrick’s Church for a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s King Street Cemetery in Enfield. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Colon Cancer Alliance 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1066 Washington, DC 20005 or the American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.