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Official Obituary of

RICHARD WALLACE SHEPPARD

July 18, 1952 ~ July 30, 2024 (age 72) 72 Years Old

RICHARD SHEPPARD Death Notice

Sheppard, Richard (Dick) Wallace

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Richard passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 30, 2024, at Eastholme, Home for the Aged, in his 73rd year. Predeceased by parents Elmer Sheppard (Evelyn) & Beatrice Fitchett (Jim). Richard was a loving father to Jennifer Yee (Chris) and proud Papa to grandsons Hudson and Steven. Richard will be missed by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Especially by long time friend Nora Parrish and bonus son William Parrish.

Richard was born in Orillia and was an Orillia boy through and through. Whenever moving away, he was always quick to return to the sunshine city. Spending his life in Orillia until moving to be with his daughter and her family in North Bay, and eventually making his last stop to Eastholme in Powassan. A special thank you to all the workers of Eastholme, your hard work didn’t go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate how well you cared for Dad.

Dad always had a smile on his face and never took life to seriously. He loved country music and was always up for a nice cold beer and a party. So, we ask you to join us in having a celebration of life in Dad’s memory. Celebration will be held Saturday August 24 at Moose Lodge Orillia from 1-6 p.m.

If desired, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s society.

To leave a tribute or memory for the family, or for more information, please visit paulfuneralhome.ca or call Paul Funeral Home, Powassan at 705-724-2024.


Services

Celebration of Life Gathering
Saturday
August 24, 2024

1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Moose Lodge, Orillia
6 Kitchener Street
Orillia, ON L3V6Z9

Cremation Has Taken Place

Forest Lawn Crematorium
600 Tower Drive
North Bay, ON P1B8G2

Donations

Alzheimer Society of Canada
20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto ON M4R 1K8
Tel: 1-800-616-8816
Web: http://alzheimer.ca

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