(Willie) James Passed peacefully in the arms of his parents after a brief illness on February 6, 2008, Willie Sheppard, age 16 years. Leaving to mourn his beloved parents, Dean and Denise; his grandparents, Don and Eugenie Durfy of Corner Brook, and Cyril and Millicent Sheppard of Corner Brook; his uncles: Robert (Shireen) Durfy of Toronto, John (Carol) Durfy of Oakville, Sean (Tracey) Durfy of Calgary, Bernard (Gloria) Sheppard of Springdale, Byron (Patricia) Sheppard of Lewisporte; and Aunt Phyllis (Tom) Tokarchuk of Oakville; along with many cousins and a wide circle of friends and surrogate family. Funeral service was held Friday, February 8, 2008 from Fraser Road United Church, Gander. Donations in Willie's memory can be made to the Easter Seals of NL, 712-100 Forest Road, St. John's, NL, A1A 1E5. Although Willie's life was short he touched many hearts and while he will be missed on earth he will be heaven's very special child. Arrangements through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our memorial online guest book, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.caEver loved, ever remembered