Shirley Lorraine Sheppard

SHEPPARD, Shirley Lorraine – 89, peacefully passed away July 2, 2025, at Bissett Court Nursing Home in Cole Harbour. Born in Halifax on May 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Yeadon) Kaizer. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Carl, Halifax; daughters, Heather (Ross), Lakeside, and Carla (Bobby), Hubley; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Predeceased by her brother, Aubrey. At the age of seven, she sold newspapers at the pier in Halifax — can you imagine doing that today? After graduating from QEH, Mom went on to work in the insurance industry, including Maritime Life as a keypunch operator (I think that is why she always tapped her fingers on the table in the nursing home), Bank of Montreal, Star Weekly Lady, and the City of Halifax. Mom was a member of the Mother’s Union with St. John’s Anglican Church (Bayers Road) and travelled to England and met the Queen and the Queen Mother. Camping was a big part of her life with the Foresters (IOF) at Sullivan’s, and she travelled throughout NS and PEI. Retiring at the young age of 50, they sold their Fairview home and moved to Sheet Harbour. Mom and Dad took a trip across Canada, went on a cruise to the Caribbean, vacationed in Bermuda, and then settled in Florida, becoming snowbirds until the age of 75. She loved to knit, sew, do crosswords, lexicon, swim in her pool, cook, and bake. In her younger years, she enjoyed a good kitchen party playing her steel guitar and singing — she loved music. She was very proud of her grandchildren and all that they have accomplished over the years. Mom and Dad’s story is a true testimony of love; they met at the very young ages of 13 and 12, married on February 11, 1956, and just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this year. Mom was placed in long-term care (Bissett Court) on June 23, 2020 — one of the hardest decisions we had to make. We were very fortunate because the staff were amazing and very attentive to her needs and became her other family. She had a special table she sat at in the dining room, and everyone coming and going would always stop and talk to her or make her laugh — she always had a big smile for them. We would like to thank each and every one of you for looking after her; we could not have asked for a better place for her to be, surrounded by love. Mom has been cremated under the direction of Harbourside Regional Crematorium – Halifax. There will be no visitation or service, at her request. “We love you and will miss you dearly. Forever in our hearts.”

Shirley Lorraine Sheppard

May 3, 1936 - July 2, 2025