Barry Clinton Shepherd
Sept 20, 1938 – May 8, 2023
With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the passing of Barry “Shep” Shepherd, who passed away peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre surrounded by loved ones on May 8, 2023.
Barry was born on September 20, 1938, to Almon and Pearl Shepherd in Dryden, ON.
He grew up in Dryden and attended Albert Street School and Dryden High School.
In 1962, he married his loving wife Birte “Bobbi” Schmidt and went on to raise two sons Chris and Andrew.
Barry worked for the Dryden Paper Company working his way up to camp foreman. In 1974 Barry left the company and became a Safety Inspector for the Ministry of Labour. Barry was an entrepreneur at heart and left the Ministry of Labour and began his journey in business. He started several businesses that are still in Dryden today including one of Dryden’s landmarks, The Chip Box.
Throughout his life Barry enjoyed many hobbies such as sailing, traveling, gardening, cooking and bee keeping. Barry’s passion of history lead him to being a part of the Historical Society of Dryden. He loved to educate and share the family genealogy with his children and grandchildren.
Barry was an elder and a long-standing member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Dryden.
In his retirement Barry enjoyed carving, cooking, gardening, and raising pigeons.
Predeceased by his parents; Almon & Pearl Shepherd, siblings; Peggy Reid, Keith Shepherd, and Doreen Cox. Survived by sons; Chris (Janice) and Andrew (Vanessa), grandchildren; Sam (Tyler), Michael, Morgan (Corey), Emma and Nick (Lyla) as well as 5 great grandchildren, his sister and brother in-laws and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:00 am at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Dryden with Pastor Michael Montague officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 175 Cecil Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2X6 or the DRHC Palliative Care Department, P.O. Box 3003, 58 Goodall St., Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6
Condolences may be posted at www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
