Roger S. Shepard

Hampton - Roger S. Shepard, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover. He was 95 years old. Born in Exeter on October 28, 1928, Roger was the son of the late Roger and Ruth Shepard. Sons Kim Shepard (wife Emy) Kittery,Maine and Les Shepard (wife Andrea) of Hampton,NH. Roger had numerous brothers, sisters, step brothers and step sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Roger attended Raymond High School where he excelled at cross country, basketball and baseball. Roger entered the US Marine Corps in 1948. After boot camp, PFC Shepard went to Camp LeJeune, NC and then Beaufort, SC. He trained first as an amphibious driver and then was chosen as one of the first to go to train with computers at IBM School. He was not sent to Korea but finished out his military time as a Staff Sergeant in Arlington, Virginia. Discharged in July of 1952, Roger started working for General Electric in Somersworth. He eventually moved to GE in West Lynn, MA. Roger left GE after 32 years to take on a new challenge at Avco/Textron as a manager of systems integration. After retiring in 1988, Roger had a wide variety of post-retirement jobs and activities. Roger met and married his one true love, Brenda Pevear, in 1955. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage before she passed in 2011. They shared adventures raising their 2 boys, Kim and Les. Attending all of the boys’ school and sporting events was a priority. Roger spent hours volunteering and coaching with the Recreation Department and Hampton Youth Association. Roger and Brenda loved to travel. Many of their trips included Europe, Asia, Canada, the Caribbean and sights all across America. Their fondest memories were of the RV trips to Ft. Myers, FL, and subsequent winters around that area. They especially loved Red Sox Spring Training. Roger made friends everywhere he went but most importantly around Palmer, Sicard and Biery Street. The “mayor” was forever organizing parties, parades, and picnics in the neighborhood. Roger’s family time was the most important thing in his life. He adored and cherished Brenda to the very end and has arrived to rejoin her just in time for their anniversary. His boys were sons but also his “team.” His grandchildren, Jeremy (Jen), Katy, (Chris), Cara, (Chris), Tania (Dennis), Brenda, (Andrew), and step-granddaughters, Janice and Hanna were his pride and joy. They were showered with his undivided attention and time whenever they came around. His great-grandchildren, Emma, Sam, Olive, Makenna, Myles , Piper, Norah and Emily kept him young and laughing with their antics and frequent cuddles. Roger was larger than life and lived each day of his 95 years to the fullest. No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations could be made to the NHSPCA in Stratham by clicking here

Roger S. Shepard

October 28, 1928 - July 13, 2024