Verna Sheppard Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 20, 2021, Verna Sheppard (Lewisporte, Newfoundland) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verna Sheppard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gordon Farr and Bessie Farr; her brother Heber Farr; and her brother-in-law Ford Rideout. She is survived by: her husband Clarence; her children, Marlene Nippard (Lloyd), Sharon Mews (Sterling), Kathy Wells (Brian), Tena Wells (Leon), Todd Sheppard and Krista Hillier (Dean); her grandchildren, Jenny Coffey (Greg), Mike Nippard (Sarah), Nicole Wells (Chris), Tyrone Wells (Tiffany), Tammy Dwyer (Matt), Cody Sheppard (Robin), Kyle Sheppard (Keisha) and Chloe Hillier; her great grandchildren, Isabella, Brooklyn, Makaila, Gavin, Gage, Cade, Haley, Logan, Bryson, Raquia, Raquel, Kayley and Sophia; her siblings, Ruth Rideout and Winston (Stella); and her sister-in-law Mabel Farr.

Resting at Families Funeral Home in Lewisporte with visitation on Thursday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm for family and extended family only in light of the increase of Covid 19 cases in the province.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.