Scott F. Shepherd, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill. He was only 43.
Scott was born on March 6, 1970 in Stoneham, one of three children of Joan E. (Richardson) Henderson and Francis W. Shepherd.He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School.Scott worked on oil burners for 10 years before working for D & M Heating and Cooling.He enjoyed his work installing HVAC systems with his lifelong best friend and boss, Dave Cook.
Scott was a great guy and was an especially good father, and son.He was a loving and caring son to his mother Joan, and his pride and joy in life was his son Scott, Jr.
Scott's passion in life was Harrison, Maine where his family had a camp on Long Lake.Throughout the year, he talked about getting up to the lake during the summer when the camp would open.Every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Scott made the trip up where he loved jet-skiing, lying on the beach, and spending time with his second family of Long Lake residents.Being with his family and friends in Maine meant the world to him.During the summer, he took week long vacations, cherishing the quiet time on the lake when no one was around. But when the weekend would arrive, he would be just as happy to go from camp to camp socializing with everyone. He loved climbing up to the look-out point, Eagle Rock. He spent the weekends jet-skiing, riding around on his mother's golf cart, playing jokes on people, and just relaxing with friends and family on the beach.Scott was happiest at the lake and everyone there loved seeing him.He will be lovingly remembered by all.
Scott will be lovingly remembered as the beloved and cherished son of Joan E. (Richardson) Henderson of Ossipee, NH and Francis W. Shepherd of Melrose.Stepson of Walter E. Henderson of Ossipee, NH. Loving father of Scott F. Shepherd Jr. of Yarmouth.Dear brother of Jill E. Cavalear and her husband Stephen of Melrose, and Kimberly L. Flores and her husband Louis of Palm Harbor, FLAlso survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and Vicki Fay-Jacobson of Yarmouth. Scott also leaves his best friend, Dave Cook of Melrose.
Relatives and friends will honor and remember Scott's life by gathering during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Wednesday, May 22 from 4-8 PM, and again on Thursday May 23 for his Funeral Service celebrated at 9:30 AM.
Gifts in Scott's honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA01701.