Florence L. Shepherd

Florence L. (Coutu) Shepherd, 74, of Rome Ave., died March 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born in Franklin, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Leila (Littlehale) Coutu.

Florence graduated in 1981 from UMass Amherst with her bachelors in Education. She then went on to work as a recreational therapist in Wrentham, MA. She was also a substitute teacher and cheerleading coach in Woonsocket. Florence enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved playing cards, trips to Foxwoods and taking many cruises.

She is survived by her lifelong companion, Raymond Thivierge of Woonsocket; four children, Dollene Phipps of Mendon, MA; Candy Pickering of Milville, MA; Doreene Shepherd of Woonsocket; B. Randall Shepherd of Woonsocket; a son-in-law, Howard Phipps, two daughters-in-law, Mary Packard, Darlene Pickering, four brothers, five sisters, fourteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019 beginning with visitation at 9:00 AM followed by a service at 11:00 AM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Beaver St., Franklin, MA.

Visitation
Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 9:00 am - 11:00 amHolt Funeral Home

510 S Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895

Holt Funeral Home

Funeral Service
Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 11:00 amHolt Funeral Home

510 S Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895

Holt Funeral Home

Committal
Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 12:00 pmSt. Mary's Cemetery (Franklin)

Beaver Street
Franklin, MA 02038

St. Mary's Cemetery (Franklin)

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