Obituary of David Sheppard

Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at the Lions Manor Protective Care Unit, Dave (Dink) Sheppard age 60 years. Predeceased by his father, Graham Sheppard. Left to celebrate his life are his beloved boys; Jonathan, Harley and Mitch and his wife of 30 years Anne; his sisters Betty (Frank) Bussey, Leona (Mike) Reid and his mother Margaret. A special thank you to all who have provided support to the family over the years especially to the members of the Ramoli Club who continued to include him in all activity and supported him during his decline. Family will be holding a Jamaican Irish Wake at a future date. We trust that friends will drop in to celebrate his life and his uniqueness. Donations in his memory can be directed to the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation specifically directed to the Protective Care Unit at the Lions Manor in Placentia. The Family will be forever grateful to the Doctor, Nursing staff and Support Staff who treated Dave with exceptional care, love and respect during the ups and downs of his decline. He was charismatic and unique A man with exceptional skill and critique The detail he would point out to others Loving his land across the waters The circle of trees for all to see Trains, Boats, Cars and books to show all with glee Collections upon collections Only the best selections Our memories are many Of that Newfoundland penny The light bulb, Tim Hortons, Harold B. Goodridge and art A father with a very big heart Godspeed