Shephard, James Melger
May 06, 1927 ~ March 01, 2021
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father and husband, who left us for his journey on March 01, 2021 at the age of 93. Loving husband of Phyllis (Nantais) for 71 years. Dear father and father-in-law of Sherril Cole, Tim Shephard, Dianne DeLima (the late Edward DeLima) and Steven Shephard (Michelle). Grandfather of 9; Micheal Cole, Krista Dutot, Chris DeLima (Lauren), Eric DeLima, Chelsey McGaw (Bryan), Danielle Shephard (Kyle Brown), Ryan Shephard, Sarah Shephard and Kate Shephard. Great grandfather of 9; Mercedes Cole (Blade), Dylan Cole, Cristian Cole, Cameron Dutot, Kody Dutot, Addyson Grace McGaw, Blair McGaw, Hailey McGaw and Octavia Brown. Survived by brothers-in-law Robert Nantais (the late Janice), Floyd Nantais (the late Jody), sisters-in-law Donna Nantais (the late Richard), and Doris O’Connor (the late Paul and Frank). Missed by many cousins, friends, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son-in-law Edward DeLima, James parents Orville and Bertha (Graham) Shephard and by his siblings, Maurice Shephard (Gertrude), Kathleen Lester (Earl), Glenda Gorton (Floyd), Ellen Card (Bill), Raymond Shephard (Shirley), twin brothers Ray and Roy and Nona (Gordon Davis).
Funeral Details
Following James wishes a private family visitation and service will be held at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Brigden.
Donations
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca/en/donate/) or Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimer.ca) cheques only at funeral home.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shephard James Melger May 06 1927 March 01 2021..
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Death notice for the town of: Brigden, Province: Ontario