Lark Harbour, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lionel George Sheppard announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the age of 83 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories: his wife of 56 years, Lucy (nee Jewer); son, Murray (Stephanie) of Beaverton, ON; daughter, Loretta (Kerry) Barry of Lark Harbour, NL; granddaughter, MaKayla; grandson, Jesse; sister, Victoria Traverse; brothers: Aaron (Vonnie) Sheppard, Lawrence (Jean) Sheppard; sister-in-law, Viola (Calvin) Langdon; brother-in-law, Maxwell (Doris) Jewer, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents George & Maude Sheppard; brother, John Sheppard; two infant sons and two infant daughters; two nephews: Randy and Darren Sheppard. Visitation will take place at St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour, on Friday, July 9, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at St. James Anglican Church, Lark Harbour, NL on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to the VON or the St. James Anglican Church Fund. The family guestbook may be signed or memorial donations may be made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca