SHEPPARD- Robert L. “Bob” Jr., of Winthrop passed away at his home on June 30, 2007. He was 58. He was the husband of Janis E. (Karlsson) Sheppard. Born in Winthrop, he was the cherished son of M. Jacqueline “Jackie” (Lawler) Sheppard and the late Robert L. Sheppard Sr. Devoted brother of Janet Sheppard and her husband Robert Brick of N. Hampton, Marianne Ronukaitus and her husband Paul of Winthrop, Sue Ellen Fairbanks and her husband Douglas of Salt Point, NY., and Daniel Sheppard and his wife Kara of Winthrop. Adored nephew and godson of Ellen Lawler of Bradenton, FL. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St, Winthrop. A Funeral Mass was held in St. John the Evangelist Church on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at 10am. Interment was in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Donations in his name may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation 1 Bulfinch Place 2nd Floor, Boston, MA, 02114. Member of the Cottage Park Yacht Club, Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078, President of the Men’s Bowling League-C.P.Y.C., and the P.H.R.F. Sailing Association. Bob was a graduate of Winthrop High School and Northeastern University. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a salesman for the Hewlett Packard Company. Bob’s enjoyed bowling and skiing, but his favorite pastime was sailing.