Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Ronald Sheperd Obituary
He leaves his wife, Sharon Sheperd of Warrenton, MO and his beloved dog, Tigger; three sons, Scott Sheperd and his wife Beth of Arlington, TX, Ronald Sheperd of Charlton and Timothy Sheperd and his wife Angela of Wheelwright; a daughter, Laurie (Sheperd) Nowosadko and her husband Mark of Dudley, and the mother of his children, Cheryl Ordway of Douglas. He will be greatly missed by his six grandchildren, Kaylea and Colton of Arlington, TX, Alicia and Tyler of Dudley, Tisha and her husband Steven of Southbridge, and Ethan of Wheelwright; and a great-grandchild, Brooke-Lynn of Southbridge as well as his stepmother, Joanne (Samko) Sheperd of Worcester; two sisters, Kathleen Sheperd and husband David Strand of Sherborn and Elaine Vincent of Webster; two brothers, Robert Edmonds and wife Joann of Webster and George Houle and his wife Sheila of Oxford; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law, Shirley and Larry Fahrig of Missouri; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Edith (Hardy) Sheperd, and brothers, Richard Sheperd and John Faucher.
Ron attended Worcester Regional Vocational School of Worcester. He was an avid mechanic, carpenter, gardener and cook as well as a builder and flyer of model airplanes. He was a supervisor at General Motors in Framingham and St. Louis, MO for many years. Ron loved to travel (especially to Maine), play golf, ride and race motorcycles, and laugh.
A memorial service celebrating Ron's life will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church, 113 Union St., Natick, on Saturday, September 27th, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Transplant Association of St. Louis, c/o Janet Huupp, 1808 Lincoln Knolls Dr., Edwardsville, IL, 62025. Local arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Messages may be left on the on-line guest book,
www.milesfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Sheperd
6 Entries
Angelo Mirabile
September 30, 2008
Just wanted to express my condolences to you Kathy and your family.
Kathy Courtney
September 25, 2008
Griff, aka Scott, Rin and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, I have such great memories of all of your family I treasure them and smile!! More than you know!
Love Kathy
Dave & Sue Williams
September 25, 2008
To the Sheperd family, our condolences to you. We may not have seen Ron in years, but we do remember him, with good memories. He will be missed.
gordon army
September 25, 2008
Scott,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.
Sandy Rusack
September 25, 2008
Scott and family,
My sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Ronald Sheperd's name
Memorial Events
for Ronald Sheperd
How to support Ronald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ronald Sheperd's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
