It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Kilerick Shepherd, on April 12, 2021 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Albert (Bert) Shepherd. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and Nana. She will be deeply missed by her children Stephen (Brenda), Linda (Peter), and Nancy (Serge), her grandkids Zanatos, Emma, Klaudia, Leah, and Corey, her companion Serge Demers, and many other loyal and caring friends. Rita was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.
A private gathering and service will be held at Voluntas Funeral, on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Due to the pandemic situation, the gathering and service will be by invitation only. The service will be available on Live Stream at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donation to Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence would be greatly appreciated.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Voluntas (514-695-7979, info@voluntas.ca).
Gale Ellis
April 14, 2021 at 4:47 pmI send my condolences to you and to your family during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a real hope and promises that your loved one will soon come back to life in a peaceful paradise on the earth where death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:4)
Dennis Crilley
April 14, 2021 at 5:13 pmMy condolences to you and the family. Rita was a great friend to me and my family. We have many happy memories of her. She will be sorely missed.
Muriel & Bob Prince.
April 14, 2021 at 5:16 pmOur sincerest condolences to the family. Have many pleasant memories of days gone by. Rita, may you REST IN PEACE, alongside Bert.
Julie, Jeremy and Benjamin Boisvert-Watson
April 14, 2021 at 5:29 pmSo sorry for this sad news. My sympathies to Nancy, Linda and Stephen. Thinking of you.
We have many great memories being neighbours and friends on Place de la Concorde for so, so many years. Mrs Shepherd is now looking down and watching over all of us with Mr. Shepherd and my Dad. Keep your memories close.
Clara Stehr
April 14, 2021 at 6:08 pmI’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow!❤️
Penelope Michael
April 14, 2021 at 7:40 pmDearest Nancy , So sorry for your loss sending you and your family strength and love, Penny, Chris and the family
Cynthia Clayton
April 14, 2021 at 7:42 pmI have many fond memories of your mom and dad and very sorry for your loss.
Françoise & Malcolm
April 14, 2021 at 8:15 pmOur most sincere condolences Nancy Linda Stephen & entire family at this most difficult time.
Wishing you peace & comfort in the days ahead & loving memories to forever hold in your hearts
Most Sincerely
Françoise & Malcolm
Greg Clayton
April 14, 2021 at 8:22 pmDear Linda, Nancy, Stephan and All The Sheppard’s, Auntie Rita and Uncle Bert treated us as family. Thank-you for all the laughs and wonderful memory’s. xoxoClaytonClan
June Flowers
April 14, 2021 at 9:44 pmMy sincere sympathies to the family on the loss of such a wonderful lady.
Bob and Barb Ingram
April 14, 2021 at 10:24 pmOur deepest sympathies on the loss of Rita. A wonderful lady with a great personality and a zest for life. We will miss her.
Joan & Butch
April 15, 2021 at 9:24 amOur deepest condolences to Linda, Nancy & Stephen. Your mother was part of this lively Sunnybrook tribe.
Things were always more joyful with Rita. Many of our trips memories included your mom.
RIP
tribe
Dale Cowper
April 15, 2021 at 11:02 amMy deepest sympathies. Rita was a wonderful, caring, full of life person – an absolute joy to know.
Mary Thornton
April 15, 2021 at 11:52 amMy sincere condolences to the entire family on the sad loss of my cousin Rita.
Carol Lavoie
April 15, 2021 at 11:55 amMy sincere condolences to Nancy, Linda and Stephen and your families on the passing of your Mom and Grand- Mom. Rita was a kind and caring person who I liked from the moment I met her many years ago. She was bubbly and positive and had a great sense of humour. We shared many a laugh and good time together and I will certainly miss her.
Don Myles
April 15, 2021 at 3:39 pmRita was a breath of fresh air as Louise and I moved into Le Cambridge by welcoming us into our new journey. I wish the family good strength as you enter a period of healing. God speed to Rita.
Donna Losito
April 15, 2021 at 3:54 pmMy sincere condolences to Stephen, Linda and Nancy. Your mother will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ❤️
Holm
April 16, 2021 at 8:12 amSincères condoléances à toute la famille
Mary Gougeon
April 16, 2021 at 9:41 amOur condolences to all of you!
Rita was a very special lady, kind, caring, beautiful inside and out.
Mary and Jack Gougeon
Pat Maranda
April 16, 2021 at 11:11 amMy condolences to your family. Rita was a very pleasant and friendly lady who enjoyed life. She will be missed especially at our Super Bowl parties. RIP
Barbara
April 16, 2021 at 1:36 pmWill miss terribly my special friend of nearly 50 years. Rest In Peace
Irene & Dick Gendron
April 16, 2021 at 4:33 pmSincere condolence to the entire family. Many fond memories of the great times together with the DDO gang, and most recently at our times at the Cambridge. She was a true friend always there to help others. She will be missed.
Brian and Patricia
April 18, 2021 at 2:39 pmWe loved you very much we’ll miss you.
Antoinette D’Attellis
April 18, 2021 at 8:56 pmWe are very sorry to hear the passing of your mom.
I had the pleasure to meet Rita cause my husband Jimmy worked for your dad.
We loved both your parents .
Our condolences to the family and they’re reunited now. ♥️♥️♥️
Colleen Jorgensen
April 19, 2021 at 11:37 amMy heart goes out to all of you. I have many memories of Rita and her beautiful smile when our families hung out together. I have also HEARD many stories from all the good times our parents shared. My condolences. Sending love your way, she will be missed.
Maggie Baxter
April 21, 2021 at 11:58 amDear Nancy, Linda ,Stephen and her loving grandchildren. Rita was a very special friend. We had many good times and fond memories . My deepest sympathy to all of her family. May God give all of you strength and blessings during this most difficult time. Maggie Baxter