July 31, 1932 to June 7, 2026
Rollo passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Left to mourn Rollo are his beloved wife of 75 years Marilyn (nee Shewfelt) and his cherished daughter Lori Christine of Hamilton. Rollo was predeceased by his dear son Warren.
Rollo was born in Doon, Ontario, to George and Mildred (Culligan) Snyder. Rollo grew up in St. George, Lynden and Waterdown. He was predeceased by his brother George and his sisters Claire White and Ina McCurdy. He is survived by his sister Rosemary Stinger of Florida.
Rollo will be missed by family members including Delbert Shewfelt (Marilyn) of Goderich, Yvonne Shewfelt of Copetown, and many nieces and nephews on both the Snyder and Shewfelt sides
Rollo was an exceptional husband and father; he loved and led by example. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Rollo was a remarkably intelligent man. He was a dedicated mechanical engineer and draftsman with Proctor and Gamble for 35 year and the last Chairman of the Dundas District School Board before its amalgamation with Hamilton. He was an active member of Copetown United Church for over 70 years, where he was treasurer and an elder.
Rollo loved to be active – he played hockey, softball, golf and tennis, skied well into his 80s, and coached for many years in the Dundas Minor Hockey League. His love of sports included all levels of hockey, the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the Toronto Blue Jays.
A visitation will be held at Copetown United Church, 2218 Governor’s Rd, Copetown, ON L0R 1J0, on Thursday, June 11th from 10:00-11:00a.m. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at the church. Burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery will take place after the service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Copetown United Church or the Copetown Lions Club.
My condolences to Marilyn and the shewfelt family and Snyder family. Since 2007 i have lived in the farmhouse and often notice the enduring signs of Rolli’s handiwork.
My sympathies to Marilyn and family. I remember Rollo as a supportive coach for a very mediocre player in the days when Copetown had Bantam and Pee Wee teams in the Dundas Minor Hockey League. Rollo’s contribution to our community’s pride, spirit and cohesiveness through sport and church remains a cherished legacy.
Marilyn and family. Sorry to hear about Rollo. I remember meeting him at Hughes Reunions many years ago.
Our mothers were first cousins and our grandfathers, Ted and Jack were brothers. I still have the book you sent me that your mother wrote.
Sandra Fraser Lilley daughter of Gladys Hughes Fraser.
Condolences to Marilyn and family of Rollo. We met many years ago at the family Hughes Reunion. My mom, Gladys Hughes Fraser, and your mom were first cousins. Our grandfathers, Ted and Jack, were brothers. I still have the book, Gin and Toe, you sent me.
Take care,
Sandra Fraser Lilley
Dear Marilyn and family, We were so sorry to hear of Rollo’s passing. He was a fine man. I have fond memories of him at church. He had a quiet friendly manner and he will be remembered as a great contribution to his community. Please accept our sincere condolences. Anne Jones-Abel and family
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I am sure that Rollo will be missed by friends and family. Dave Baker.