Beloved grandfather, father, brother, uncle, son and friend, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023 at the age of 81 years. Robert is survived by his children Paul Henshall (Dawn Mallard), Shawn Henshall (Kelly McLaren), Laurie Henshall-Gray (Richard Gray); grandchildren Shaun, Julia, Addie and Elliot; siblings Marvin Henshall (Shirley d. 2020) and Barb and Ron Nicol; and numerous nieces and nephews. A retired Steamfitter, Robert was a proud member of UA Local 527 for 60 years. Robert’s family wishes to thank the many nurses, doctors and staff who helped to look after him at Guelph General Hospital and Hospice Wellington. Cremation will take place and no funeral service will be conducted at Robert’s request. Arrangements entrusted to the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Hospice Wellington in his memory. Visit bit.ly/RWH2023 to view Robert’s memorial video. A tree will be planted in memory of Robert W. Henshall in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.
