Obituary
RAY SHEPPARD
1966-2014
Ray Sheppard, died tragically on Tuesday, August 27, 2014. Ray was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, on December 21, 1966. He attended Sir James Dunn High School in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. At the age of 17, Ray joined the military. He served honourably with 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and with the 2nd Commando Airborne Regiment during that time. Ray met his future wife, Sherry, in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1987. They were married in 1990. Ray and Sherry moved to Alberta that same year. In 1993 Ray was posted to Winnipeg. He retired from the military in 1999. After his military service, Ray worked a variety of jobs, trying to find his true passion. In 2004 Ray began working as a spray foam applicator. He started his own insulation company in 2007 with the birth of Airborne Insulation. Ray travelled extensively with his work, taking on projects in North Western Ontario, Resolute Bay, Fort McMurray and much of Manitoba. Ray had an unparralled work ethic. He would go non-stop until the job was done-often times not eating or sleeping. While living in Wainwright, Alberta, Ray volunteered with Big Brothers and Scouts Canada. Ray followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps when he joined the Masonic Order in 1992. He later served as Master of Cornerstone Lodge. He was also a member of Khartum Shrine. Ray was a force of nature. He moved through life at top speed. He filled a room with his presence. Ray was generous beyond measure. He took great pride in his work with Airborne Insulation. Ray dealt with his customers respectfully and went above and beyond to ensure that they were satisfied. Ray leaves to mourn his wife of 24 years, Sherry and their 5 beloved dogs, Chloe, Aysha, Raven, Callen and Ziva, his father, Jack Sheppard, his brother, Russell Sheppard and his sister, Kelly Sheppard, nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Ray was predeceased by his mother, Stella Sheppard (Bennett) in 2008 and his much adored dog of 16 years, Tipper in 2013. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery), Winnipeg at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ray’s memory to Angels Haven Pet Rescue at angelshaven.ca/donations.html.
NEIL BARDAL
FUNERAL CENTRE
204-949-2200
neilbardalinc.com