DERRY, NH: Frederick H. Shepard, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully, Friday April 18th at his home in Derry. Mr. Shepard was born on August 27, 1929 in St. Albans, VT. a son of Ernest and Eva (Gossilin) Shepard. Mr. Shepard had resided in Derry for 12 years, previously living in Lowell, MA. Mr. Shepard worked in the Maintenance department at USCI in Billerica, MA for many years before retiring in 1981.
Mr. Shepard is survived by one daughter Linda M. Sanborn of Hudson, NH and his good friend and buddy, Keith Berry also of Hudson, NH; one brother, Stanley Shepard of Manchester, and three Grandsons, Joseph Sanborn of Afghanistan, Timothy Sanborn and Bryan Sanborn, both of Hudson. A daughter Eva F. Gendrau who died in 1997 predeceased Mr. Shepard. In his free time Mr. Shepard loved to fish, going to the beach and flea markets, and generally loved spending time outdoors. He also loved to rebuild lawn mowers and snow blowers. He will be sadly missed.
Following cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St. Derry, is handling the arrangements.