It is with saddened hearts we announce the peaceful passing of a dear husband, father and grandfather; Noah Samuel Sheppard, age 79, at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on February 11, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Doris Sheppard; brother, Wilson; twin brother, Bill; twin sisters, Maude Romaine (Charlie) and Daisy Dyke (Walter) and twin brother and sister, Megan Kean (Cluney) and Jack (Stella). Leaving to mourn with many fond, loving and precious memories are his wife of 50 years, Mary; son, Stephen (Paula) and daughter, Carolyn (Frank); his pride and joy- grandsons, Alex, Noah and Kyle; sisters-in-law, Elsie (Bill), Lillias (Jack- deceased), Audrey (Wilson), Marjorie (Wilfred- deceased) , Phyllis (Harold-deceased) and many other relatives and friends. A cremation took place and the funeral service, officiated by Rev. Jim Pollard, took place on Wednesday, 2 pm at the Anglican Church, Hillview with inurnment following at the Anglican Cemetery, Queen's Cove. Donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinsons or Cancer Society or charity of one's choice. To sign online condolences please visit vardysfuneralhome.com

FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY
God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be,
So he wrapped his arms around you, and whispered, "Come to Me"
You didn't deserve what you went through, so he gave you rest
God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.
And when I saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free from pain,
I could not wish you back, To suffer that again.
- Frances and Kathleen Coelho