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The death has occurred of the Very Reverend Jim Sheppard (Lurgan)

Sheppard, (Lurgan) March 6, 2023 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital. Very Reverend Jim, dearly beloved son of the late Patrick and Alice Sheppard 32 Drumlin Drive Taghnevan Lurgan, and much loved brother of Gerard, Philomena, John, Liam, Alicia and the late Helena and Gloria R.I.P, Beloved brother-in-law of Michael, Margaret, Lyn and Sid.

His remains will be reposing at Jack McLearnon’s Funeral Home North Street Lurgan on Tuesday from 1.00pm until removal arriving at St Paul’s Church at 6.00pm with viewing until 8.00pm.

Requiem Mass will be Celebrated at 2.00pm on Wednesday.

Interment afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery.

Fr Jim’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on St Paul’s Church webcam.

Very deeply regretted by his loving family, family circle, bishop, priests, and religious of the Diocese of Down and Connor.

“Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him”


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