She is survived by her loving husband, Brian J. Sheppard; her children, Lawrence-Lowe (Tammy), Perry (Katrina), Dorothy (Mick), Dorianna, Rachel (Mike), Nora Marshall, and Roselena Marshall, Troy Michael, Vincent Sylliboy, Indian Brook First Nation; her siblings, Jean Doris (Frank), Gerald, Cecelia, George (Ginger), Stephen (Florence), James (Debbie), Veronice, Noel Jr. (Kathy), Annette) Bertram), Lawrence, Gail Theresa (Darren), Vernon, Iris, and Mary Johnson; her 33 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and eight God children.
Cora was predeceased by her mother and father, her first husband Lawrence (Deedum) Marshall and her siblings Charlie Joe, Marlene, Frances, John Duncan, Keith and Norman Doucette, and Pamela Doucette.
Cora worked for 40 years for the Eskasoni Band Office. She loved her work and her coworkers. She had a huge heart always helping others. She had an infectious smile and a distinctive laugh which will never be forgotten. Cora loved her drives through the countryside, her “double up”, fishing, camping and moose hunting in the CB highlands. She truly loved her family.
Her families would like to thank Dr. Carol Critchley, VON nurses, all health care and essential workers and palliative care for their exceptional help. In her last days, Cora was surrounded by her loving family. Wel’anin.
Visitation will be held at the Gabriel Centre, Eskasoni, NS starting at 7pm on July 30, 2020. Funeral Mass will be at Holy Family Church on Aug 1, 2020 at 10:30am, Due to seating restrictions in the church the service is limited to family only. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cora’s memory can be made to the Cancer Society or Palliative Care of Cape Breton. Online condolence and memories can be shared with family by visiting www.twcurry.com.
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