May 28, 1935 – April 8, 2025
Douglas Lee Shephard of Grand Bend passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House in Exeter, surrounded by much love. Cherished husband of Barbara (Knowles) Shephard for 65 years. Loving father of Erryn Shephard, Ellen McConnell and the late Bob McConnell, and Allyson and Howie Owens. Proud Poppi of Lexy McConnell and Bronwyn and Seamus Owens. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Leo and Susan Desjardine and sister and brother-in-law Cassie Anne Lovie, predeceased by Stan Lovie. Remembered by brothers-in-law Ralph Knowles (Mary Ann) and Ron Knowles as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Melba Landstrom and Glenford Desjardine (Dorothy Hendron) and survived by his aunt, Helen Pirello.
As a teenager, Doug worked with his grandfather, Gordon Turnbull, to develop Turnbull’s Grove to what it is today. Fishing and hunting with his long-time buddies were annual events. He loved a good card game and taking holidays with his beloved Barbara. He was a great conversationalist, storyteller and he had a wonderful sense of humour! Above all, he was so proud of the love of his life and the family they grew together.
A private family memorial service will be held. A recording of Doug’s service will be available on the afternoon of Sunday, April 27th by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to Jessica’s House or South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Elaine Ford
Dear Erin and Lovie families. So sorry to learn of Doug’s passing. I have many memories of family pick-nicks after church as a youngster at Turnbulls Grove. There will be many wonderful memories for all of you. My sympathy to all the families. ❤️
Jill Chalmers and Girls
Sending our condolences to Barb and the Girls. Doug will always be the Turnbull’s Patriarch. So enjoyed his sense of humour and all the little treats he would anonymously leave in bicycle baskets. His memory and story telling will always stay with us.
Deirdre & Gregg Denholm
Deeply sorry for your loss. Such a kind person–he will surely be missed. Wishing you peace with happy memories.
Sandra Forbes
My sincere condolences to Erryn and family on the loss of your Dad.
My fond memories of Doug and Barb go back to the 1960s
Sandy Forbes
Sandy (Willert) Wilcox
Allyson and family, Barbara, Erryn and Ellen
Sending sincere sympathy to you all at this difficult time. May all the good memories of your Dad/Husband/Grandpa keep him close to you in your hearts…take care.
Sandra (Willert) Wilcox
Evelyn and Michele Milner
Barb and family
Our deepest sympathies on Doug’s passing. He was a wonderful man with a larger than life personality. He was always a great friend and neighbour to us and our family.
Karn Durdin
Mrs Shephard and family we send our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Hopefully, your many memories can give you some comfort.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Cheryl Fickling
Dear Barb and Family.
My deepest sympathy to you and your Family. Doug was a wonderful Man with a great sense of humour. When I remember him, its him in his golf cart or truck with his big yellow lab.
RIP. Doug
Cheryl Fickling.
Jen Bullock
Dear Barb and family,
I grew up with basically every summer spent at Turnbull’s Grove. Many great memories. We enjoyed our chats with Doug and watching him look after the Grove. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Sincerely
Jen Bullock. (Née Pilgrim)
Rob Ducharme
Erryn I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Shephard family
Carol Stuckless and Bob Fisher
Barb and Family, Dad and I are so sorry to here about Doug’s passing. He will be truly missed…
Ken & Dianne Clarke
Barb, Erryn & families, our deepest sympathy in your sad loss of a dear husband, special dad & grandpa. Cherish your special memories shared with him. Remembering him with a smile🤗💕
Wendy Masse
Barb, Erryn, Ellen and Alyson, my deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your Husband and Father. May you all find comfort in your fond memories spent together ❤️
Elaine Ford
Erin and family. My sympathy to you, your family and friends. Our memories are our strength. ❤️
Mary Ann Fries
I was so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My thoughts go out to you, Barb, and your family. I remember so many good times at Turnbull’s Grove when Fred was still with us. Also the time when Doug helped my sister and her husband, after their devastating fire. He was a wonderful man, great sense of humour, and always welcoming. He will be missed. Thinking of you all.
Affectionately Mary Ann Fries
Linda Millar
Dear Barbara, Erryn and Ellen
My deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of a husband and father. Doug and I had so many great conversations and he was such a soft spoken man. May all of your memories stay close with you at this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Doug…..
sending warm hugs to all of you
Linda
Steve and Nancy Turnbull
Dear Barb and Erryn and family. So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Sylvia
Dear Barb & Erryn , Ellen & Allyson .
My thoughts, & prayers are for you during this very sad time . Pease accept my Sincere Sympathy
Sliver
Lori (Turkheim) Dellow
Allyson and family, Barbara, Erryn and Ellen
Sending sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. You will all miss him deeply but the memories shared together will carry you through the days and months ahead. I have a lot of memories from years ago and spending so much time at your home.
Kathy Hayter
My thoughts and prayers to all Doug’s family and friends,keep all your fun loving memories close to your heart ♥
Lorri Lucan
Barb, Erryn and families … I am so saddened to hear of Doug’s recent passing. He was one of a kind and will be remembered for so much. So blessed that our paths crossed. RIP my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lorri
Gwen Johnston
Barb and family.
We weren’t saddened to learn of Doug’s passing. He always had interesting stories and it was a pleasure to chat with him. I am sure he is being received with open arms, and a glass of the good stuff, by mum and dad. He was a great guy and he will be missed by many.
Ken & Gwen Johnston
Faye Blair-Skinner
Barbara, Erryn, Ellen and Allyson:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Remember the good times and cherish these memories in your heart.
Martin and Cheryl Gelinas
Dear Barb and family,
Our deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gayle Wilkie
Deepest sympathy to Barbara and family. I always enjoyed taking to Doug about his travels, his card games and what he had seen at Huron County Playhouse. He had a laugh that you knew he was enjoying himself. Remember the good times to get thru the hard ones.
Patti Geoffrey
Dear Barb, Erryn, Ellen , Allyson and families
Thinking of you during this sorrowful time and sending heartfelt condolences
Patti and Steve
Mary Irvine
Barbara, Ellen, Erryn and Allyson, sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He always had a smile and an unassuming way about him.
Nancy Campbell
My sincere sympathy Barb and family on your loss. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Bill Rochester
So sorry to read this about Doug. Condolences to the family. Bill jody Rochester
Nancy Morrison
Barb and Family:
Our deepest sympathy.. Doug was such a special friend to my sister and her husband.. Pat and Ed were very close to him for many years. He was a very kind and thoughtful person. Always there. Take care of yourselves..
Nancy Morrison and Family
Gail Oke
Erryn and Family,
Very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Gail and Randy Oke
Randy and Lynda Rapley
Our deepest sympathy. May your awesome memories be a blessing at the his very difficult time.
Virginia Gatschene
Dear Barb & family
Condolences at this sad time. Remembering Doug with such fond memories & fun times.
Don & Joanne
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May He Rest in Peace
Dorothy Dietrich
To Barb, Erryn, Ellen and Allyson. I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Praying God’s comfort for you now and in the days ahead.
Dorothy Dietrich
Brenda DeGroot
Barb & Family
Sending our sympathy for your loss of Doug
May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead
Brenda & Bill DeGroot
Terry Brown
To all of Doug’s family my condolence. Had a great chat with Doug two years ago. He always had time to talk. He was a great man and I’am sure he will be missed by his family.
Joe & Bonnie Hotson & family
To all of Doug’s family
Sending our sincere condolences. Thinking of you all during this sad & difficult time.
Peter Warner
Dear Barb, Erryn and all the family,
May happy memories of Doug comfort you during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Peter.
Kay Webb
I am so very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My sincere condolences to you Barb, Erryn, Ellen and Allyson and your families. Doug was a great man and friend. I remember when we both celebrated our 50th birthdays. Doug at Oakwood and me at the Scatcherd home. He will be greatly missed. Hugs to you all.
Betty Beer
Barb and Family,
Condolences from the Beer family. So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was the heart and soul of Turnbulls Grove, and we all have such fond memories of childhood summers spent at the lake, and the friendship of the Shephard family.
Lucielle, Betty and family.
Barb Landrey
Dear Barb and girls – so very sorry to read of Doug’s passing. He was a lot of fun when I was a teenager, hiding my smoking from my mother etc. When he took over Turnbull’s Grove, he turned into a thriving community. I hope your many memories will comfort you now and in the future. Sincere condolences.
Barb $ Bill Landrey
Jason and Teresa Ainslie
Our deepest sympathy to Barbara and family.
Linda (Miller) Faulhafer
Please accept my sincere sympathy, I value extreme cherished memories . Sincerely with hugs to you all .Linda (Miller) Faulhafer and my husband Wayne shares his sympathy . Wow – life was amazing , with all our fantastic neighbours and relatives .
Murray Armstrong
My condolences Erryn and Ellen and to your Family.
Murray
Mary Lou Erb
My deepest sympathy to Barb and Family
Love and prayers at this sad time
Mary Lou Erb
Wayne &Bonnie Keller
Barb & Family……. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this sad time. Such memories of a wonderful man. He will be missed. Wayne &Bonnie
Jim & Suzy Turnbull
Our sincere condolences go out to Erryn and all the family. I have many great memories of working with my Dad and Doug as he developed more lots in the Grove. He always had a smile and a joke.
Jill & Ralph
Dear Barbara, Erryn, Ellen, Allyson & Howie, grandchildren & Doug’s family,
We remember Doug’s fun spirit, twinkle in his eyes & his unwavering devotion to all of you.
With caring thoughts,
Jill & Ralph Geiger
Patty Groot
My sincere condolences to Barb and family.
May the cherished memories you hold close in your heart provide you peace and comfort.
Jacqui and Charlie Regier
Dear Barb,Erryn ,Ellen , Allyson, Howie and His Grandchildren ,sorry for the loss of a very special Man in your life. His wit and charm will be missed by all who knew and loved him. It was always evident how much he loved and was proud of his family. You have our sympathy at this very sad time…. Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Ray , Joan Webb
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Ray and Joan Webb and Family
Richard & Wendy Jennison
Doug was such a positive cheerful guy , always a smile. Great to have known him. Sorry for your loss.
John Elston
Ellen, Lexy and families
Very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
John Elston and family
Caroline
My heart-felt condolences go out to Barb, Erryn, Ellen, Allyson, Howie and grandchildren. I shared many laughs & stories with Doug when visiting the girls throughout our high school era & later years. I have fond memories by the lake & the many sunsets. Thinking of you all during this emotional time, sending you hugs & support. Lots of Love. Caroline Rasenberg, Tony Vanderhoek & Corinne
Deb Regier
Sending sympathy to Doug’s family and friends. RIP Doug.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy on your loss Barbara and family. Let your memories sustain you
Jen Haskett
Erryn,
Very sorry about the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Shirley Erb
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mr Sheppards family and friends
Steve and Terry Walkom
We will miss our cottage ” historian ” Deepest sympathy to the family 🏖
Steve & Irene Schlotzhauer
Dear Barbara and family,
We’re so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. We’ll always remember him as the mayor of Turnbull’s Grove—fixing everything by day and holding court with the boys by evening. His stories, his wit, and that signature Doug charm made the Grove feel like home. Sending love and a toast in his honor.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Steve & Irene
Xavier and Ruthanne Boogemans
Barb, Erryn and Family
We are so very sorry to hear of Doug’s Passing
We are Thinking of You
With Our Sympathy
Xavier and Ruthanne
Marge Schilbe
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing, my sincere sympathy to you Barb and family. Marge Schilbe
Cynthia Zaranik
Deepest sympathy to Barb and the girls. My thoughts are with you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Thinking of all the family, Doug was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Linda & Jim Dietrich
Marlene Turner
Sending my condolences on Doug’s passing. I can remember him when we were children and my family had picnics at Turnbull’s Grove. Ron and Doug had many a good visit going for haircuts together. His kindness was always appreciated. A great guy.
Marlene Turner
Marjorie Hill
Dear Erryn and Barbara:
My sincere sympathy to you. May Doug rest in peace!
Keep strong in this time of sadness, and keep the memories in your heart.
Marjorie (Mrs Hill)
Catherine shantz
I extend my sincere sympathy to you Barbara, Erryn, Ellen and Allyson on the passing of Doug- Praying you will be surrounded with the peace and comfort of Christ in the days ahead. Catherine Shantz
Beth Prouty
Barbara, Erryn, Ellen and Allyson, you have my sincere sympathy at this sad time.
I loved when your father came to the bank. He always made me feel so good. Loved his stories always. Just remember the wonderful times.
Colleen Griffioen
We so enjoyed it when Doug would regale us with his stories…. which were often like a history lesson but far more interesting. He will be missed. Thinking of all of you.
Colleen and Henry
Ervin Steinmann
Fond memories of a great guy and beautiful yellow labs! Much love to Barb and the girls, Erv
Betty Kirk
Barb and Family
Sending my sincere sympathies.
May you Rest in Peace Doug.
Jim Oesch
Erryn and family
Sending condolences on your father’s passing ,
Harvey Adams
Barb and family my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Joris & Connie Masschelein
Sending our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Barb and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elva Tilden
May passing time
Caring friends
And loving memories, too
Work gently through the coming days
To help and comfort you
With sympathy
Elva
Lois Thiel
Sincere sympathy to Barbara, Erryn, Ellen and Allyson and to all of Doug’s family on the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. You will be sharing stories and memories of special times together.
God has him in His care and you will always have him in your hearts.
Sincerely Lois Thiel
Chuck Box
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time
Janis and Chuck
Connie Chalk
Barb & girls,
Are hearts go out to you at this very difficult time.
Guy & Connie Chalk
Doug and Ann Russell
To Doug’s family We were sorry to hear of Doug’s passing, remember the memories.
Bill & Sue Chalmers
Douglas Lee was one in a million. We always looked forward to reuniting with Barb and him at the beginning of every summer season. He was the best resource for the history of Turnbull’s Grove and surrounding area. He will be truly missed, but we will always savour the wonderful memories: so many fun times.
Patty Hanes
I was saddened to hear about Doug’s passing and send my deepest sympathy to Barbara and family. I knew Doug from the time I was 4 years old and my parents bought a cottage in Windy Hill, the subdivision beside Turnbull’s Grove. His sense of humour and smile were infectious and he was very well liked. In later years I joined the Euchre Group playing at the Legion and Doug was just the same as I remembered from being a kid. He definitely left his mark with everyone who knew him.
Lynda Niles
Ellen and Lexi,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad.