Barbara W. Sheppard, 91, of Moultonborough, NH, died September 22, 2019 at Golden View Health Care Center, Meredith, NH.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on February 10, 1928, she was the daughter of Harold and Helen (Caul) Woodbury.
Barbara was raised in Lynn, Massachusetts and graduated Lynn English High School and earned a nursing from Simmons College. She worked as a registered nurse at Mass. General Hospital and went on to teach nursing both at Mass. General and at Wesley College in Dover, Delaware.
Barbara retired to Moultonborough and was active in the Visiting Nurse Association, Historical Society and Woman's Club. She served as treasurer for the Friends of the Moultonborough Library and as a library trustee for several years. She was honored to be the Grand Marshall of the town's 4th of July Parade in 2017.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Sheppard.
Barbara is survived by her children, John F. Sheppard of Walpole,MA., Nancy S. Cail of Peterborough, NH, six grandchildren, Ryan, Bridget, and Shannon Sheppard, Noah, Abigail, and Max Cail.
Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, 204 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, on Friday, Sept. 27th, from 6pm to 8pm. A graveside service will be held in the Middle Neck Cemetery, Moultonborough Neck Road, Moultonborough on Saturday at 10am. The Rev. Chris Drew will officiate.
Memorial Donations in Barbara's name can be made to the Friends of the Moultonborough Library, PO box 150, Moultonborough, NH. 03254