Jim Sheppard

The death has occurred of:
Jim Sheppard

We the brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, sisters - in - law and extended family of the late Jim Sheppard wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement.

Many thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbours who called at the house, brought refreshments, sent mass offerings, sympathy cards, telephoned or sent messages of sympathy online.

A special thanks for donations made; which was donated to ‘Chest, Heart & Stroke NI’ in memory of Jim, many thanks to those who helped in any way throughout the wake, and to the friends and family who gathered at the house on the morning of the funeral and lined the route to the chapel.

Special thanks to Father Charlie Byrne for his regular visits to Jim, his thoughtfulness and dedication to Jim’s pastoral care over the last few years, also for officiating a beautiful requiem mass and for the graveside prayers.
Our thanks are extended to Kerrie Kennedy for the beautiful music and singing that enhanced the requiem mass.

Thanks to all the carers that attended Jim in his own home, to the staff of Dr Shannon, Hanna, Groves practice and the District Nursing Staff in Rathfriland Health Centre for your kindness, support and compassion it was much appreciated.

Thanks also to Patrick and his staff at Hilltown pharmacy for their support, guidance and kindness to ensure that Jim’s needs were met.

Thanks to Charlene and the staff of the Homeland Diner for providing meals to Jim over the last few years.

Thanks to Julie Anne for her dedicated care, help and kindness shown towards Jim during his sickness.

Sincere thanks to the staff of St. Joseph’s Nursing Home Warrenpoint, for the exceptional care, patience and kindness shown to Jim and to us as a family we will be forever grateful.

Thanks to the staff of Craigavon Hospital within A&E and the Acute Stroke Ward for the tender care, and dignity provided to Jim in his final days.

Our deepest gratitude to Dympna, Eugene and Paul of Peter Doran Funeral Directors for their kindness, care and guidance during this difficult time.

Jim’s months mind mass will be celebrated on Sunday 11th October at 10am in St Mary’s Church, Rathfriland.