Effie May Sheppard (Née Hammond)
August 9, 1937 to May 18, 2026
Obituary
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Effie May Sheppard (Hammond) passed peacefully away on May 18, 2026, in her 88th year with family by her side. Born on Bell Island in 1937, Effie moved to St. John’s in her late teens and earned her RN from the Grace Hospital. She married David Sheppard in 1959, and together they welcomed five children, and later 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was deeply involved with St. Mark’s Anglican Church, and in her spare time she loved to read, visit with friends and family, and to beat all comers at Scrabble, especially when laying all her tiles across a triple.
Effie is predeceased by her husband David Sheppard, to whom she was married for 53 years; parents Fred and Matilda Hammond; brother Robert Hammond; and granddaughter Michelle Short.
Leaving to mourn are daughters Sharon (Bill), Debbie (Mike), Lori (Leslie); sons Keith (Lauren) and Brian (Kimberley); granddaughters Jennifer, Amanda, Emily, Heather, Sarah, Elsie and Julie; grandsons Ryan, Bradley, Tim, Robert and Eric; and great-grandchildren Abby, Alex, Asher, Emma, Ruby, and Lenny; sister Emmie (Eddie); and brother Walter (Patricia).
Sincere thanks to the nurses and staff at St. Clare’s for the outstanding care they provided Effie in her final days.
Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd, St. John’s, on Wednesday, May 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church on Thursday, May 21 at 11 am. Private interment to follow the service at the Anglican Cemetery on Forest Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Effie’s memory can be made to the Janeway Children’s Hospital.
Schedule
Visitations
2:30-4:30 p.m. on May 20, 2026
7-9 p.m. on May 20, 2026
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Thursday May 21st
St. Mark's Anglican Church
203 Logy Bay Rd, St. John's
To: Keith and all the family
Just recently heard of Effie’s passing.
Effie and Dave sat at all our dining room dinner parties for many years and even though we now live in New Brunswick we have fond memories of them.
Our deepest sympathy.
To Brian and Family,
So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing.
Effie was a warm and lovely person to know. She will be missed. May she Rest In Peace and Perpetual Light.
Our Deepest Sympathy.
Take care,
Dianne & Ewart Locke.
I am so sorry to hear of Effie’s passing. She was a lovely and gentle lady who dearly loved her family. My sincere condolences and love to Keith, Sharon, Debbie, Lori, Brian and all your spouses, and children.
I only became aware of Effie’s passing this morning and I am so sorry I missed my opportunity to tell you all this in personlast week.
Hope you all find comfort in your memories of your mom and your time together.
I had the pleasure of knowing Effie while working in the medical field. She always greeted you with a beautiful smile.no matter what the situation. She will be missed, especially her family. My condolences.
Emmie, Walter and families my deepest sympathy to all the family on Effie’s death, thinking of you all at this time
Rosamond Miller (Martin)
I am so sorry to hear of Effie’s passing. I knew her through ACW, and worked with her on various Deanery Committtees. Always with a smile on her face, she was eager to help in any way she could. She was a pleasure to work with. She was a wonderful person. Sincere condolences to you all.
Effie’s Family
So sorry to hear of Effie’s passing. It brought back a flood of happy memories going back to the mid 1950’s. Our deepest condolences to you all. May she rest in peace.
Arthur and June King
Brian, Lori, Debbie, Sharon & Keith,
Sending you my deepest condolences on the passing of your sweet mom. Aunt Effie was a beautiful, caring woman – and a lifelong friend to Mom and Dad. May all of your memories bring you comfort, a few laughs and reminder of the moments that you will cherish.
Effie’s Family
Such a beautiful, pleasant lady that was one of a number of people that welcomed me at St. Marks Church. Effie was kindhearted and over time encouraged me to join ACW which I did, her along with Eva and Ruby showed me all the great things that they did. It was unusual to not see her at church after she moved to Bishops Gardens. May God Bless you all at this most difficult time. As time goes by, remember her with smiles, laughter and love. 🙏🏽
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Effie. She was a beautiful person inside and out. It was a pleasure to have known her. Cherish all the wonderful memories.🙏
Lori and all the Sheppard family: We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother. For years now, I have had the memory of meeting her at the Avalon Mall just inside the entrance of whatever the big box store was at the time (Sears, Wal-mart, Woolco), all on her own apart from her shopping cart, and seeing the twinkle in her eyes. I’ll carry that memory and that twinkle with me.
Sending heartfelt condolences. As a kid growing up in St. John’s, back in the day, you knew there was no kinder Mom (other than one’s own, of course) than Mrs. Sheppard. May she rest peacefully.
deepest condolences to Effie’s family and friends,Eworked with Effie at the Miller Centre many years ago,,rest in Peace Effie…..Adelaide Cluney…
Brian and Sheppard family. So sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. She was a lovely lady and a very warm and welcoming person. I know you will miss her so much. Sincerest condolences to you all. RIP Effie. !
Lori and Family, I am so very saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. I remember her as a very welcoming and friendly lady. I am sure you will have a load of wonderful memories.
Love Scott
Sharon, Condolences to you are your entire family on the loss of your Mom. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love, Jennifer and Ken.
Sending deepest condolences and sympathies to Effie’s family. She was a very generous woman and surely gave her all to her family and friends and those of us at St Marks certainly benefited from her gifts.
Thinking of all her family