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Dolores Marie Sheppard, 90, of Plainville, formerly of Medway, died peacefully Thursday October 15th at her home in the comfort of her beloved family after a courageous battle with leukemia.
She was the wife of the late Gerald G Sheppard for over 67 years., who died on April 25, 2026.
Born in Glace’ Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, February 28 1936, the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (McMurray) MacNeil, Dolores was raised in Canada . Dolores was a member of the 1953 champion basketball team at St Anns Catholic High School. She came to America in 1957, first living in Jamaica Plain before moving to Medway where she lived for 31 years before moving to Plainville 27 years ago.
Dolores was dedicated to her family, caring for her husband and sisters during their times of need. She was a wonderful mother , grandmother and wife. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Dolores was also an avid sports fan , always rooting for the Bruins, Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics.
She is survived by her children, Catherine Converse and her husband Thomas of Plainville ,MA ,Gerald Sheppard and his wife Janice of Spofford, New Hampshire, James Sheppard of Plainville, William Sheppard of East Bridgewater,
She was the mother of the late Joseph Sheppard and mother-in-law of the late Sherrie Sheppard. She is also survived by his siblings, Daniel Macneil of Truro, Canada and the late John and Arthur Macneil. She was also the sister of the late Jean Flood, Margaret Duncan, Kathleen Sullivan , Annmarie Donahue and Rita O’Brien.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Krystine Del Grosso, Staci Converse, Andrew Sheppard, Amanda Lema, Jenna Wilson, Amber Sheppard, Sarah Sheppard, Hannah Sheppard and her great-grandchildren, Joshua, Liam, Tommy, Henry, Harper, Alexi, Layla, Avery, Carter, Wesley, and Wyatt.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20th in St. Joseph Church, Medway at 10:00a.m.
Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Tuesday October 20th, from 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral(ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street, Medway.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hands and Hearts Hospice, 34 Washington Street, Suite 100, Wellesley,MA 02481--in honor of Lindsey,RN.
