Judith “Judy” (Sickoll) Sheppard, 72 of Hanson, passed away unexpectedly at the South Shore Hospital on September 23, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to Francis Sheppard.
Born in Brockton, daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (McWilliams) Sickoll.
She was a graduate of Hanover 1967, lived in Hanover until she married her husband in 1978, they moved to Hanson, at their forever home for 41 years.
She worked at Micro Spring of Norwell for many years. After that she took some time off work to care for her mom. She resumed her career at Lite Control in Hanson and then finished her career at the Halifax Council on Aging, retiring in 2017 to spend more time with her grandchildren.
Judy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She loved reading them books, going for walks and giving them all of her love. She enjoyed going down to the Cape Cod Canal with Frank on the weekends and getting seafood and ice cream. She loved her summer vacations to the Cape with her family. She and Frank have had season tickets to the New England Revolution since 1994, she rarely missed a game!
During her retirement she loved reading books, spending time with her cat Jasper, connecting with friends and she never turned down a glass of wine. She’s never missed an episode of General Hospital.
Loved shopping with Sara and spending hours on the phone chatting. She never forgot to send cards for every occasions.
She is survived by her husband Francis, daughter Sara Hennessy, son in law, Ryan Hennessy, 3 grandchildren Luke Sean and Aela. As well as many sisters and brothers in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Funeral services will be held on September 28th in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman at 12:00PM. Visiting hours will be prior to the service 10AM-12PM.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mass Audubon Society or the Halifax Council on Aging.