Valerie A. Shepard

Biography

Valerie A. (Ruiz) Shepard, 58, of Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket, passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 13, 2010 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Ray H. Shepard in 1988. She is survived by her son, Seth T. Shepard of West Warwick, her grandson, Nathaniel Shepard, her life partner, John L. Armes of Pawtucket, her brother, Stephen Chiaradio of Westerly and her sister, Gina St. Lawrence of Columbia, SC.

Mrs. Shepard was born in Westerly on May 8, 1951, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Chiaradio) Ruiz.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High Street, Westerly. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Burial will take place at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly.

Facts

Born: May 8, 1951
Place of Birth: Westerly
Death: February 13, 2010
Place of Death: Miriam Hospital

Survivors

Seth T. Shepard, Son
Nathaniel Shepard, Grandson
John L. Armes, Life Partner
Stephen Chiaradio, Brother
Gina St. Lawrence, Sister

Preceded in Death By

Ray H. Shepard, Spouse
Joseph Ruiz, Father
Mary (Chiaradio) Ruiz, Mother

Services

Memorial Service

Thursday February 18, 2010, 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church
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Donations

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