Josephine Theresa (Sweeney) Sheppard of Nackawic, NB, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2020, at Carleton Manor Nursing Home, Woodstock, NB. Born at Grand Falls, Newfoundland on April 14, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Murphy) Sweeney.

Josephine was a seamstress, housewife and loving mother and grandmother.  She was active in her church and a number of charitable organizations.  She also loved painting and gardening.

Josephine is predeceased by her husband, Gordon Cyril Sheppard; her son, Anthony (Tony) Sheppard, and, son-in-law, Andrew Tapley.  Also brother James Sweeney and sisters, Dorothy Reinhart, Patricia Alyward, and Alice Harris.

She is survived by daughter, Cathy Tapley (Woodstock, NB); son, Sean (Tracey) Sheppard, Edmonton, AB; three sisters, Ellen (Gerard) Foley, Kentville, NS; Mary (Gerry) Moores, St. John's, NL; Pauline Rockwood, Halifax, NS; and, one brother, John (Shirley) Sweeney, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; six grandchildren, Clinton, Melissa, Samantha, James, Adam and Alexander; and, two great-grandchildren, Noah and Amelia.

Cremation has already taken place with interment set for 11 am, Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at St. Simon and St. Jude Cemetery, Nackawic, NB.  Anyone wishing to attend are welcomed.  (Social distancing protocols will be in place).

Anyone wanting to make a donation in Josephine's memory can do so to the Alzheimer's Society.