Francis "Frank" Thomas Sheppard

It is with great sadness the family of the late Francis (Frank) “skipper” Sheppard, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather; announce his peaceful passing on October 29th 2026 in his 83rd year, surrounded by his loving family in an intimate gathering at the Western Long-Term Palliative Care Unit.

Born in Brakes Cove in 1943, Frank dedicated his life to hard work, volunteerism with the recreation, and Harbour Authority. He will be forever loved, adored, and missed by his wife of 63 years; Dulcie; their children: Veda (Randy), Maureen, Todd (Nancy), Claudette (Brian), Perry (Tracey), Devon (Vickie), and Pansy (Ellis); grandchildren: Marty (Gaylene), Chad (Sara), Marcel (Susan), Kelly (Willie), Nathan (Jolissa), Alexandra (Robert), Kristen, Taylor (Amanda), Tyrone, Liam (Clara), Kristopher (Melanie), Amie (Daniel), and Peter (Vicky); great-grandchildren: Dakota, Diego, Ethan, Abby, Claire, Luke, Evan, Ava, Blake, Olive and Lacey; his sister: Grace; brothers: Hubert (Olive), and Donnie (Lucille); his in-laws: Bernice, Mirley, Rosalind, Thelma, and Sharon (Spencer); as well as his great friend: Freeman Park; and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Frank was predeceased by his parents: Eli and Madeline Sheppard; brother: Jimmy; father and mother-in-law: John and Frances Payne (Snook); in-laws: Ulric and Edna Payne, John and Olga Payne, Dave Payne, Dina and Charles Brake, Jenny and Noble Wells, Judy Payne, Clyde Hillier, Roy Cook, and Eric Gillingham; special niece: Connie Sheppard; nephews; Cyril Payne, and Rodney Wells; and special friend: Curt Gaulton.

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the amazing staff of the Palliative Care Unit for the exceptional care he received during his short stay there.

There will be a visitation taking place for family and friends at Country Haven Funeral Home on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 from 12 – 1 PM, from where the funeral service will take place at 1 PM in the Country Haven Chapel with Rev. Terry Loder officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment to take place at a later date.

As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted, or a donation can be made in Frank’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.