Richard William Shapley
Richard William Shapley (1852-1915)
Traded as Freeth's Tofferies
1911 Living at Aylewood, Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter: Richard William Shapley (1ge 58 born Marylebone), Confectionery Manufacturer - employer. With his wife Alice Elizabeth, three daughters, one son and his SIL. [1]
1915 Died. 'The death took place at his residence, Aylwood, Heavitree, Exeter, on Sunday, of Richard William Shapley, who for many years has been the proprietor of two the most important sweets and confections' businesses in High-street. Mr. Shapley was a native of Southampton, came to Exeter 27 years ago, and since that time he had by his affable manner and unvarying geniality won to himself a host friends in the City. He was very fond of healthy sport, and as old Volunteer was an enthusiastic member of the Exonian Rifle Club, and was an excellent shot. Bowling also had its attractions for him, and he was one of the leading members of the Heavitree Club, which, in fact, he captained in 1911. Churchman and Conservative, he was for 23 years a churchwarden, first at St. Martin's and afterwards at St. Stephen's, a position relinquished last Easter on account ill-health. He was a trustee of the Lady Anne Clifford Charity. Mr. Shapley, who was 63 years of age, leaves a widow, two sons, and three daughters. The eldest son. Mr. H Shapley. is serving with the Fortress Engineers at Gibraltar, and was elected captain 1911. and the other. Mr. G. Shapler, is with the Royal Naval Division in the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'[2]