Mrs. Viola Beatrice Shepard

June 1, 1926 - December 19, 2013

Viola B. Shepard, 87, of Cutler Road in Springfield, VT died Thursday (December 19) at Mount Ascutney Hospital & Health Center in Windsor, VT following a period of failing health. She was born in Winchester, NH on June 1, 1926 the daughter of Edward and Ilah (Smart) LaClair. She attended school in Unity, NH. Viola had been employed by Springfield Dry Cleaners, Springfield Convalescent Center and the Springfield Hotel. She enjoyed playing bingo, eating out and all of her family and friends. Members of her family include her husband of 70 years, Robert A. Shepard, Sr., Springfield, VT; two sons, Robert A. Shepard, Jr. and his wife, Diane, Springfield, VT; Gary Shepard and his wife, Robin, Pigeon Forge, TN; five daughters, Juan Earle, Manchester, NH; Priscilla Caron and her husband, Howard, Lempster, NH; Donna Shepard, Goshen, NH; Karen Shepard, Springfield, VT; Barbara Shepard, Claremont, NH; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, a brother, Ronald L.”Bozo” LaClair and his wife, Cora, Unity, NH; a daughter in law, Debbie Shepard, Albuquerque, NM; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by three brothers, Lawrence LaClair, Raymond LaClair, Leonard LaClair, three sisters, Beatrice LaClair, Beulah LaClair and Myrtle Smart. There will be no visiting hours. A Celebration of Viola’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday at 31 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor, Claremont, NH. Parking is available on the Franklin Street Side behind the Bank of New Hampshire. You are invited to share a memory of Viola with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.