It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rodger Sheppard announce his passing on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 65 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Betty (nee Keats); children: Steven, Julie (Wayne) Webb and Craig (Lori); grandchildren: Jordan, Scott, Sarah, Emily and William; step-daughters: Michelle (Doug) Harder and Janis Oliver (David McKenzie); step-grandchildren: Ryley, Emma, Evan and Ella; father Ronald Sheppard; brothers: Chris (Theresa) and Wade; sister: Michelle; brothers-in-law: John (Mena) Keats, Howard (Sherry) Keats and Reg (Jean) Keats; sister-in-law Marilyn Coles; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Susie Sheppard. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Tuesday from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 28 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Michael’s & All Angels Anglican Church with Rev. Canon Roberta Woodman officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.