BLANDFORD: Robert E. “Hike” Shepard, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He was born in Blandford to the late Erwin and Gladys Shepard. Robert worked as a logger for his Uncle Harold and for Peck Lumber, he retired in 1992 as the Highway Superintendent for the Town of Blandford after 16 years, and after retirement he drove truck for Lane Construction. He was recently predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy A. (Whitaker) Shepard and is survived by his son, Erwin Shepard of Blandford, daughters, Kristen Shepard of Worcester and Laurel Dean of N. Clarendon, VT and his sister Bertha Pease of Blandford. Robert and Nancy’s funeral will be held together on Friday at 1 PM at the Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St. Westfield. Calling hours will precede the funeral on Friday from 11AM until 1 PM. Burial will be in the spring at Hill Cemetery in Blandford. www.firtionadams.com
