George William Sheppard, age 72 years, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend. Born October 25, 1943, died May 24, 2016. Predeceased by father, George Henry Sheppard; mother, Dorcas Earle (Purdy); brother, John Sheppard; sister, Mary Sacrey (Max); brother in law Walter Youden and step daughter Rita Pritchett. Leaving to mourn wife Elizabeth Pritchett; daughter Janet Coulter (Danny); son Jason Sheppard (Amanda); step daughter Roxanne Elliott (Andrew); grandsons Jeffrey Sheppard (Brittaney) and Dylan Sheppard (Chelsea); grand daughter Callie Elliott; great grand daughter Brooke-Lynn Sheppard; brothers Gideon (Lesley), Herb (Kay), Eric (Judy), Ben (Wanda); sisters Margaret Youden, Ann Skanes (Fred), sister in law Lorraine Sheppard. Also leaving to mourn nieces and nephews, Elizabeth's family, and a very large extended family and network of friends in Gambo and Lark Harbour. A kind, gentle soul who will forever be missed.
Resting at Pritchett's Funeral Home. Visitation times: Thursday 2 PM - 4 PM, 7 PM - 9 PM; Friday 2 PM - 4 PM, 7 PM - 9 PM. Saturday 10 AM - Noon. Funeral Service at 2:30 PM from the Anglican Church, Gambo. Cremation to follow.