Peacefully, on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Burwood Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Elza. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Bill and Penelope; and Christina. Much loved grandfather of Raphael, Garance and Scarlett. Messages may be addressed to the Shepard family c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held in St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 148 Main Road, Redcliffs, Christchurch on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 2.00pm. A private family cremation thereafter.