Emma Sheppard
October 9, 1942 to October 13, 2023
Obituary
Sheppard, Emma. Born October 9, 1942 and died October 13, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Mark, her parents, Baxter and Edna Hutchings and her brother Kevin Hutchings. Leaving to mourn her son, Mark, daughter-in-law Lori and cherished grand-daughter Alison. Also leaving behind a large and eclectic group of life-long and new friends and family with whom she stayed in close contact with over the years and who bought her much joy and happiness. Emma will be waked at Carnell’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 18 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Thursday, October 19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Emma’s funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday at Carnell’s. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery on Kenmount Road. Any donations may be gratefully made to the SPCA on her and “Artie’s” behalf.
Schedule
Visitations
2-5 p.m. on October 18, 2023
7-9 p.m. on October 18, 2023
11 a.m.-1 p.m. on October 19, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
1:00pm, Thursday October 19th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
Tim Hopkins was out here in Calgary this week and informed me that your mother had passed away. My condolences to you. Your mother used to go over to our house as part of a long term geriatric study. Soon turned into more of a social visit than a study visit! In any event I think about everyone from time to time and I think about you, especially at this time in the months after your mother’s passing. Forgive me for not communicating earlier. My thoughts are with you.
I was very sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. My deepest condolences to Mark and family. It was always so lovely to work with her and afterwards to hang out for some good company. PRAYERS FOR ALL 9F YPU.
Jocelyn
Sorry to hear of Emma’s passing Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Our deepest sympathy to Mark and Family on the passing of Emma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and family, so sorry the hear of the passing of Emma. I will always remember her as such a kind, positive, caring, pleasant and wonderful person.
Mark & Family very sorry for the passing of Emma.. When Mom had called & mentioned to me, it was quit the shock.
Prayers & Thoughts & all the best.
To Mark and family, Our deepest condolences regarding Emma’s passing. Her presence will be certainly missed here at the salon. We always looked forward to seeing her, we will miss her wit and quick tongue. Always up for a laugh! Once again our sincere condolences. From Susan and the staff at About Hair
Mark, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Mark,Lori & Alison So sorry to hear of Emma”s passing.Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Mark, Lori & Alison
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Emma and I had just made plans several weeks ago to go for lunch , needless to say it was a bit of a shock. It is never easy to loss a patent / grandmother no matter the age. Sending love to all.
Mark, Lori and Alison
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Emma was always so very kind and a Beautiful Lady.
Rest In Peace Emma ❤️
Terry and Eileen
To Mark, Lori and Alison
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️
We will forever keep the many beautiful memories shared together over the years with Emma.
She opened her home to us often with smiles, laughter and always a lunch!
Emma has been a huge part of Grahams life since he was born.
Diane had only the past four years to spend with Emma, but in that time, Emma made a very loving friendship with her.
Always in our hearts,
Graham and Diane
I am so deeply sorry to hear that Emma passed away . She was my moms cousin and they were very close and shared many laughs and tears together through the years up until my mom passed in 2009 . Emma was a sweet lady who also had a great sense of humour. I was planning to attend the funeral tomorrow but unfortunately I am sick and unable to attend . Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time .
Lisa Powell ( Mabel Tulk’s daughter )
To Mark, Lori and Allison. I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing . My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
to mark
im so sorry to hear of your moms passing
she was a beautiful warm caring happy person
i will never forget the love and kindness that she always
showed me
she will always have a special place in my heart
brian holmes
To Mark, Lori and Alison
So sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. Sending you our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Rose and Dorm Anderson
Mark and family. Sincere condolences to you at this very difficult time. We were the first people to move onto Diefenbaker Street. We were all so young! She was always there if I needed anything. May your memories of her bring you comfort.
Judy Dawe
My sincere condolences on the passing of Emma. We have been friends since 1960. She was such a special friend to all her many friends. . RIP my sweet friend. . I will always remember you and the fun things we did together. Until we meet again, My sincere condolences to Mark and his family. Dianne Barnes and Gerald.
My sincere condolences Mark and family. May your memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
So sorry to hear of Emma’s passing she was a friend and Co worker years ago may you RIP with Mark.
To Emma’s Family,
So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to all her family and friends who loved her.
To the Sheppard Family,
Please accept our condolences on Emma’s passing. We have gotten to know Emma since she moved to The Meadows Condo. Corp. We often spoke when out in the neighborhood as well as when visiting or by phone.
She was indeed a lovely lady and she will be missed.
Mel & Linda Earle
To Mark and Family
So sorry to know your Mother has passed away. We were neighbors a long time ago when we lived on Laurier St.. So sorry for your loss.
Phyllis Beckett
To the Sheppard Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Emma over a number of years. Always enjoyed our chats and our phone calls even after my retirement.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. A special lady.
Mark, Lori and Allison, my deepest condolences on Emma’s passing. She had the special power to find someone in a group who needed a warm safe space, a kind word, and a best of all a sharp quip that would make anyone smile in the toughest spots. She was fierce, and funny and called life like it came and I am a bath of tears knowing she is gone despite not taking in too many years. Rest in peace Aunt Emma, give Kevin a hug from London and I. You will be missed.
To Emma’s Family : Our parents were lifelong friends and I considered Emma a lifelong friend too. We didn’t see each other very often but were so glad to chat every time we did. Please accept my sincere condolences.. I will keep the family in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. Rest in Peace Emma.
My sincere condolences to you all on Emma’s passing. She was a dear friend from Miller Centre days and a coffee/lunch buddy after retirement. We will miss her. Rest in peace my friend
My sincere condolences on your Moms passing ,met her working at the Miller Centre and having lunch together. After retirement our group would go out to coffee/lunch occasionally . May she Rest In Peace.
Mark, Lori and Alison,
I am so heartbroken, my dear friend, confidant and 2nd Mom has left us. What a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was loved by so many and will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with you all.
Mark &Family
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing ! I have many wonderful memories of her when we were neighbours on Diefenbaker St and our friendship that continued long after. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Emma
Mark, Lori and Allison I feel your sadness and loss over the passing of your Mom and Grandmother Emma and I connected 35 years ago when I became your next door neighbour. She was mother like, best friend, and an awesome shopping buddy with a heart of gold. She shared many of her Sunday dinners with Steve who loved her pot roast and cookies that she was happy to share with the neighbourhood. .
Emma was always there to support not only my family but a lot of other people who passed thru her door and as you know there were many.
Strong, funny, determined , tell it like it is with a big soft heart are just a few words that come to mind when I think about her.
Rest In Peace my friend, I will miss our talks.
Sincere condolences to Mark and family on the passing of your mom. I worked with your mom at the Miller Centre where we had a lot of laughs and where we became friends. I will miss her at our lunch get togethers. A very sincere and beautiful person. May she rest in peace🙏🏻
Mark, I met your Mom several times through my sister, Connie Pike. I didn’t know her well, but I do know that her & Connie shared a close friendship for many years, & my sister spoke very highly of her. Please accept my most sincere condolences on your Mom’s passing , and may her kind soul rest in God’s Eternal Peace and let Light Perpetual shine upon her. 🙏🏻
Mark, Lori and Alison
Our sincere condolences at this sad time. .
Sending our sympathy and thinking of many fond memories of Emma,.
Karen and John
Head of St Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia
Mark and family, so sorry to hear of Emma’s passing, she was a. Very caring and loving person and a great friend who had helped me through many difficult times, she will forever be in my heart and missed more than words can say. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
I am absolutely heartbroken; my life will never be the same without Emma (my person). RIP, my dearest friend. (I’ll be calling you!) My heartfelt sympathies to Mark, Lori and Alison.
Mark and Family.So so sorry to hear of Emmas passing.
She was a wonderful and caring woman who I enjoyed being around and she taught me compassion and love for people who really needed it.God speed
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom, I worked with your mom at the Miller Centre and became good friends. A beautiful person.
May she Rest in Peace.
My sincere condolences to Emma’s family at this very sad time. I had the privilege of being a nursing school classmate of Emma’s. She added fun and mischief to our days. This love for life and loyalty to friends continued over the years and it was always special to be in her company. May you as a family find comfort in your love for each other, in your cherished memories and in knowing that others share your grief.. Jean Pretorius, Gorham, ME, USA
It is with deepest sadness that Jim and I have for the passing of Emma, a true and dear long-time friend. We have shared many a laugh and many a tear over the years as we chatted about life events. We personally want to thank Emma for her remarkable zest for life and her canny ability to tune into your circumstances. to offer her wisdom and support in times of sorrow and upset. Emma will be missed so very much, and it will take a long time to remember not to pick up the telephone and give her a “ring” after supper. A kind lady who could be gentle or “feisty” depending on the situation at hand. Go in peace “Miss Emma” and know that you fought hard and now it is time to journey onwards. God Bless you and keep you and may you rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. Emma was a great friend in nurses training and that friendship continued into the 60 years since graduation.. she will always be close to my heart. I mourn with you.