WORCESTER-William G. Shephard, 83, of Worcester, died Monday, March 6th in his home. He leaves his son Brendan T. Shephard of West Boylston, 5 daughters, Suzanne Seymour of North Oxford, Margaret Shephard of Worcester, Kathleen Dryden of Hubbardston, Joan Anderson and Elizabeth Harris both of Leicester and many grandchildren. 2 sisters predeceased him.
He was born in Worcester the son of William and Mary (Watson) Shephard, and was a graduate of Worcester Junior College. Mr. Shephard was a World War II and Korean Conflict Army veteran and had served with the 82nd Airborne Division, receiving many military honors including several purple hearts. He owned and operated the Guardian Detective Bureau for 45 years. Mr. Shephard was a member of Christ the King Church, the 82nd Airborne Division Association as well as other veterans organizations, and was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
The funeral is Wednesday, March 8th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park. Calling hours will be from 8:30 until 10:30 AM the day of the funeral.