Donna L. (Alden) Shepherd

Donna L. Shepherd, 79, of Heath, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  Born February 20, 1943 in Greenfield, MA to William and Leslie Alden, Donna was one of two children.  She spent her younger years growing up in Buckland, MA and attended Arms Academy High School, graduating with Honors in 1961, after which she attended hair dressing school.  In her early life she worked as a hair dresser, waitress and supervisor for Cable Blueberry Farm.  Later she was employed by Yankee Rowe Power as a Document Controller and Training Specialist, until her retirement.

Donna was an avid artist for many years, painting landscapes in oil, her local representations still treasured by family today.  She loved gardening of all types and had an extensive vegetable garden from which she canned and processed her yield.  She had a large patch of raspberries of different varieties that she tended with great care and shared with family and friends.  She loved her pets.  Donna was a kind, gentle person who loved her family and who had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Lee F. Shepherd and his family; son, Michael Phillips and wife Karen Phillips of Gill, MA.  Granddaughters Katelyn Ennis, husband Connor Ennis and great granddaughter Shealyn Ennis, North Carolina.  Granddaughter Makenzie Phillips and fiancé Thomas Feraco, Missouri.  Brother James Alden and wife Candice Alden; children Daniel and Carrie Alden and family, Maine.

A private graveside service, date to be determined, will be held at Center Cemetery Heath, MA under the direction of Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 40 Church St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.  

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