SHEPPARD, Shirley Gertrude 'Gertie' - Passed suddenly but peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, Gertie Sheppard of Harbour Grace, age 68 years. Predeceased by parents: Gilbert and Annabelle Janes; brother: Robert. Leaving to mourn, two sons: Peter (Verlie) Sheppard, Harbour Grace and Darryl Sheppard, Brampton, ON; one brother: George Janes, Upper Island Cove; two sisters: Edna Rose, Harbour Grace and Effie Hynes, Upper Island Cove; special friends: Francis Holloway, Dave Sheppard and Ann Sutton all of Harbour Grace; also a large number of other relatives and friends. At Gertie's request cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Gertie Sheppard Memorial Fund, PO Box 1001, Harbour Grace, NL A0A 2M0.