Passed peacefully away at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Thursday, March 16, 2017, Gerald Sheppard of Clarenville, aged 78 years. Predeceased by his parents Clarence & Violet Sheppard. Left with fond and loving memories his wife Charlotte of 54 years; children Kenneth, Todd (Wanda), Jerry and Tracy (Ryan); grandchildren Pauline, Christopher, Michael, Stephanie, Melanie, Garrett, Riley and Reese; great-grandchildren Jaxon and Kyley; sisters Shirley (Vincent), Dianne (Ron) and Sylvia; brothers Charlie (Bonnie), Dave (Bernette), Wayne (Annie), Gord (Nila) and Roger (Linda); and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Fewer's Memorial Chapel, Clarenville.