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Mark Sheppard Obituary

LOWELL - Mark E. Sheppard, 42, a local electrician and a member of the Tyngsboro Sportsmen's Club, died unexpectedly Friday evening, Jan. 3, at his home. He was the husband of Glenda A. (Higgins) Sheppard for 17 years.

Born in Lowell on Dec. 31, 1960, a son of H. Virginia (Detter) Sheppard of Lowell and the late Henry E. Sheppard, he was educated in local schools and graduated Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical High School in 1978.

Mr. Sheppard was a self-employed master electrician, licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He operated Sheppard Electric in Lowell for many years.

He enjoyed fishing, model trains, flea markets, antiques and snowmobiling. He also loved animals and enjoyed working in his yard and around his home.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Adam M. Sheppard, a student at Bishop Guertin High School, in Nashua; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Brian Lis of Chelmsford, and Evelyn and Michael Fox, of Nashville, Ga.; his father- and mother-in-law, Frank and Lorraine Higgins of North Chelmsford; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also the uncle of the late Matthew Lis.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jan. 7, 2003.

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January 9, 2003

Dear Glenda,

I pray for peace, wisdom and healing for you and Adam. My prayers and love to you both.

F.W. WEBB

January 8, 2003

To mark's family our sympathy's go out to you.We will miss mark!!.Rest in peace pal!!!



f.w.webb

kristine andrews

January 8, 2003

Dear Virginia, Our deepest sympathy . Our prayers are with you. Keep your eyes on Jesus and He will see you through. will see you real soon. Love, dean and Kris

Walter and Mary Dawson

January 8, 2003

We are deeply saddened at your great loss. May God give you and Adam the strength and peace that you both need during this most difficult time.

Jamie Francis

January 8, 2003

Dear Glenda,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss and I know words aren't much of a consolation. I pray that you are comforted by the thought that Mark is at peace. Big Hugs and Love from me to you & Adam.

Sandy (Stanulonis) Asselin

January 8, 2003

Dear Glenda and Adam,

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are going out to you both at this very sad time. He loved you both so very, very much. Mark will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He was one of the nicest friends I have had the pleasure of knowing. God Bless you both...remember "You've got friends that will ALWAYS be there for you both"



All our love,

Sandy and Paul

Pat Tradd (Adams)

January 8, 2003

Dear Virginia,



I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Mark. It's been a long time since we've seen each other but you were always such a good, good friend and I cherish you and will keep you and Mark's family in my prayers. May you feel much comfort from the Lord and know that Mark is at Peace with Him.



Your Friend, Pat

Art and Rita (Bergeron) Pesaturo

January 7, 2003

Dear Virginia, Glenda & Adam,

We are old friends of Mark's from BTU. Mark was a good man who loved his family & friends. He was kind, caring & friendly to all. Very proud of his son! He will truly be missed by many. Our sympathy to you and we pray for comfort, strength & peace for you all.

Tracy Haggerty

January 7, 2003

Dear Glenda , Adam and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your lost. Please remember that you and your family are in our thoughts.

Sincere condolences,

Tracy Haggerty and Family

Valerie Harvey

January 7, 2003

Virginia, Glenda, family, and friends,

I am so terribly sorry for your loss and can't even imagine the pain you must feel. I can't think of words to comfort you, so I will pray. In prayer it is better to have heart without words, than words without heart.

My heart and prayers go out to you all. God Bless you.

Roy and Maureen Lundstedt

January 7, 2003

Glenda and Adam,

All our love and strength to you both in this most difficult time.





Roy and Maureen

Gloria Brady

January 7, 2003

Dear Glenda, remember:

Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

Dear viginia,

I pray for you, Wisdom,Strength and Peace

Dear Adam, A lot of people Love You

You need never be alone

Carol Kondos

January 7, 2003

To Glenda and Adam....In time the memories that you have shared with your Love and your Dad will comfort you. He was a good man and loved you both so much. I will always remember his quick sense of humor and his little laugh when he would call in to talk to Glenda. I also know how proud he was of his Son, Adam. Rest in Peace Mr. Happy. You were loved by so many....

Jackie Fitzgerald

January 7, 2003

To Jen and family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Jackie

Marianne Andreozzi

January 7, 2003

Glenda,



Both you and Adam are in our thoughts and prayers.



Marianne & Tony

Ruth (Sheppard) Narankevicius

January 7, 2003

I was so saddened to hear about your loss. Please know that family here in Florida are praying for God's peace and comfort for all of you.

David Hayden

January 7, 2003

Mark Sheppard was our electrician and our friend, he loved his Wife and Son very much as we spoke of this during the Christmas plays at our kids school (NDA). Mark is in our prayers along with his family.

Mike and Sharon Rousseau

January 7, 2003

To all of the family of Mark,



Our sincerest sympathy goes out to all of Mark's family especially his Mom, Virginia. Mark will be missed by all of us at "Herb" Rousseau and Son, Inc. Peace to all of you in the coming months.

Patricia Reilly

January 7, 2003

Mark was a good friend of my husband

Jack. Anytime he needed something fixed or needed a favor, Mark was always right there. He will be greatly missed!

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