Obituary
VERNA SUSIE CAROLINE SHEPPARD
June 15, 1945 – December 29, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Verna Sheppard after a lengthy illness at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL on December 29, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Evangeline House, her Husband Garfield Sheppard and Loving Companion Stan Pittman, Daughter Debra, Brothers Jefford and Jacob, Sisters Emma and Florence. Left to mourn her children Elaine (Calvin), Harold (Laureen), Colleen and Rodney, Stepchildren Mildred (Laurence), Loretta (Max), Wayne (Bev), Lorraine (Mike), Sister Bessie (John), brothers Ronald and Lionel (Blanche) and sister-in-law and dear friend Marjorie (Boris). Grandchildren Tina, Tiffany, Shawn, Jennifer, Joanie, and Tyson, also great grandchildren Caitlyn, James, Connor, Anna, Christopher and Pheonix. Plus a large circle of extended family and friends. In keeping with Verna's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Verna's life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Kidney Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques. 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever in Our Hearts