Gayle M. Sheppard

DANVERS - Gayle M. (Morissette) Sheppard, 81, of Danvers, MA, formerly of South Windsor, CT, Gloucester, MA and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully at Brightview Senior Living on November 27, 2023, surrounded by her devoted daughters. She was the loving wife of the late Donald E. Sheppard for 57 years. Born in Hartford, CT on May 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Nellie (Piencykoski) Morissette. Gayle was raised and educated in Connecticut, graduating from Hartford Public High School and the University of Connecticut. She had a long career as an accountant. She was an amazing hostess and was known for her elaborate theme parties. She also loved to decorate, travel, cook, and volunteer. She was involved with many organizations including the PTA, Ducks Unlimited, Make A Wish Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, Republican National Committee, National Association of Accountants, and the entertainment committee for Village Walk. She was very social, loved to talk and met friends everywhere she went. Those who knew her would describe her as a firecracker; hilarious and entertaining, with a unique and fun-loving spirit. She was a very devoted Grandmother and will be fondly remembered as “Grammie.” She never missed singing Happy Birthday to you on your special day and was known for her outlandish grab bag gifts on Christmas Eve. She was certainly one of a kind. She will be cherished forever. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Wayne Jalbert of Danvers, MA and Suzanne and David Giroux of Tolland CT, and four grandchildren, Christopher Jalbert, Ryan, Danielle, and Alyssa Giroux. She will be dearly missed by her sister, Jean Blase, her special nieces and nephews and many cherished friends. Services for Gayle will be held privately for her family. In lieu of flowers, please “Pay It Forward” in her memory – perform a small act of kindness for another. This would serve as the ultimate final tribute to the amazing woman that was loved by so many.