Obituary for Marjorie L. Shephard

 United States

  • Date Of Birth: October 23, 1922
  • Date Of Death: December 28, 2010
  • State: Maine

Marjorie Louise Shephard, 88, passed away in Brunswick, ME, after a short illness. She will be remembered for her “joie de vivre”, positive outlook, creativity, and abiding love of family. Born October 23, 1922 in Greenfield, MA, she was the daughter of Harry and Mary (Goring) LeBaron. On October 18, 1946, she married Frank Leslie Shephard of London, England. A resident of Wilbraham, MA for 35 years, and West Chesterfield, NH in retirement, Marjorie moved to Newcastle, ME in 2008 to be closer to her daughter. A resident of Hill House, Inc., in Bath, ME since September 2010, Marjorie passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 after a short illness. Marjorie graduated from Greenfield High School and attended Northampton Commercial College. She worked at the Greenfield Tap & Die, and as a children’s librarian in the Wilbraham, MA school system. She loved nature and birds, and spent many hours working in her flower gardens. A talented artist and watercolorist, Marjorie was a member of the League of NH Craftsman. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, making rugs and collecting antiques. Her friends and family gave her the most joy, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Shephard of Newcastle, ME; two grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew Shephard-Lupo; and a niece and nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; and her two sisters, Elizabeth and Beatrice.

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