Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at the Lions Manor Protective Care Unit, Dave (Dink) Sheppard, age 60 years. Predeceased by his father Graham Sheppard. Left to celebrate his life are his beloved boys: Jonathan, Harley and Mitch and his wife of 30 years Anne; his sisters: Betty (Frank) Bussey, Leona (Mike) Reid and his mother Margaret. A special thank you to all who have provided support to the family over the years especially to the members of the Ramoli Club who continued to include him in all activity and supported him during his decline. Family will be holding a Jamaican Irish Wake at a future date. We trust that friends will drop in to celebrate his life and his uniqueness. Donations in his memory can be directed to the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation specifically directed to the Protective Care Unit at the Lions Manor in Placentia. The Family will be forever grateful to the Doctor, Nursing staff and Support Staff who treated Dave with exceptional care, love and respect during the ups and down of his decline.
He was charismatic and unique
A man with exceptional skill
and critique
The detail he would point out to others
Loving his land across the waters.
The circle of trees for all to see
Trains, Boats, Cars and books
to show all with glee
Collections upon collections
Only the best selections.
Our memories are many
Of that Newfoundland penny
The light bulb, Tim Hortons,
Harold B. Goodridge and art
A father with a very big heart.
Godspeed