Obituary
Lorraine P. (Sylvia) Shepherd, 82, of Hanson, a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, died July 26 at Radius Health Care, Plymouth, following a period of failing health. She was born in Whitman, daughter of the late Bernice (Gay) Gerrish and Earl Sylvia. She was raised in Hanover and was a graduate and class valedictorian at Hanover High School. She and her husband, the late Norman B. Shepherd, lived most of their lives in Hanson. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Hanson for many years, as well as First Baptist Church in Hanson, where she was a deaconess. Mrs. Shepherd was known for her thoughtful notes, letters and cards sent to friends and those in need. She and her husband took pride in participating in the annual Jerry Lewis Telethon. She is survived by her son, David L. Shepherd of Hanson and his wife Linda; a daughter, Lori E. Shepherd of Taunton and her husband Robert Zaruba; three granddaughters, Sunni Willis, Lenna Sweeney and Kara Ready, all of Hanson; and six great-grandchildren. Visiting hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 30 at Magoun- Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., Rockland. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 31 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hanover Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the hospice group, Christen Foundation, 32 Resnick Rd., Suite 3, Plymouth, MA 02360. For directions or to share a memory on Lorraines Tributes page, visit www.magounbiggins.com.
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