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STEPHEN SHEPARD Obituary

SHEPARD, Stephen M. Age 59, of Rockport, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Stephen was born in Somerville, MA on February 14, 1961 and was the eldest son of the late William Arthur Shepard and Lucille (Botelho) Shepard. Veteran of the US Army Green Beret. Esteemed member of the Irish traditional music community. He is survived by his wife Zulima, daughter Silvana, granddaughter Venezia, his son and daughter in-law Michael and Titciana. Along with his sister Denise, and brothers Scott, William, and Mark. He will be buried with military honors in Bourne National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: New England Center and Home for Veterans.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2020.

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Elisabeth C

March 25, 2020

My sympathies to all the family. He was a welcome, friendly face at music sessions. He will be missed.

Geraldine McLoughlin

March 22, 2020

A gentle soul RIP Stephen ❤❤

Natalie

March 18, 2020

I will miss you dearly. May you Rest In Peace Godfather. Forever your hasenpfeffer!! Xoxo

Denise Bambery

March 18, 2020

I Love you Stephen.
Love to all our family & friends w/you especially Dad.
Till we meet again Rest in Peace ❤

Mandy

March 17, 2020

My sincere condolences to all of Stephen's family....very sad to hear of his passing. (Will meet you on the other side Stephen. Plenty of music and fun will be had... xx)

Laurie

March 17, 2020

I am so sad that Stephen is no longer with us but I believe he is finally at peace. I will always smile fondly remembering your passion for Irish music, love of the old country and our many long talks. My sincere condolences to your family, God speed

Karen Gregory

March 16, 2020

Denise and family, So so sad at Stephen's passing. We were in CCD together at St EUlalia's and went on retreat to St Basil's during COnfirmation prep. Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit then. I am so sad though I know that his life here was difficult. Sending love

I am saddened to hear of his passing. He would periodically check in with m Vieira

March 16, 2020

I am saddened to hear of his passing. He would periodically check in with me and we would write to each other. My condolences to the family

Lino Saenz

March 16, 2020

Thankyou for your service, may you Rest In Peace. May our good Lord comfort the Shepard Family

March 15, 2020

Miss you Steve. I hope things are easier for you than they were here in this world

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