On November 12, 2013 while surrounded by his loving family, Christopher Joseph Sheppard passed away peacefully at the age of 70 years.
Left to mourn are his wife and best friend of 48 years, Fay Sheppard. Chris will be forever missed by his children, Deborah, Jim (Cathy) and John Paul (Sandy)–semicolon– 14 grandchildren–semicolon– siblings, Paul, Bernard (Brenda)–semicolon– Anne (Bill) McAthey, Francis (Patrick) Laforge–semicolon– as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Chris was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Victoria–semicolon– mother and father-in-law, Esther and Jim Strachan–semicolon– son, Dale Sheppard–semicolon– and sister-in-law, Susan Sheppard.
Chris enjoyed working at Southland Transportation as a driver, and as a waiter at The Royal Mayfair Golf & Country Club. Chris also enjoyed going on cruises and seeing the world with mom.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street, Edmonton. Cremation has taken place with a private interment at a later date.
Memorial donations in Christopher’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985-124 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H9.
Barry and Grainne Finegan says
Chris was an excellent staff member of the Royal Mayfair GC – his superb service and discrete but attentive presence was always appreciated.
Do accept our condolences
Barry and Grainne F
Damian & Michelle Shirley says
Our condolences to you and the family, Chris was a remarkable and caring man. He will truly be missed by all whose life he touched.
Rudy & Jackie de Bruin says
Our condolences to you and the family. We knew Chris in high school and remember him as an outgoing active participant in our many school activities.
Rudy & jackie de Bruin
Margaret Donlevy says
So very sorry to hear of Chris”s passing. We were in high school together & also was involved in the play Peg o” My Heart performance in 1960 & had a great time at rehersals as he was stage costumes” director and I as one of the stage prompters. He was a terrific sport & it was good knowing him.