Of North Palm Beach, Florida and formerly of Wellesley, Sherborn and Sandwich, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019 at the age of 87.
Dick was born in Brighton, Massachusetts to Ross and Ruth Shepardson. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Economics and was active in Theta Chi Fraternity. He married Jeanne Walter Arcoleo on August 23, 1975. They were married for 44 loving years.
Dick had a successful career in commercial real estate with Hunneman and Company, The Real Estate Collaborative, and his own firm,The Shepardson Group. He had a passion for competitive sailing, golfing, skiing, and drinking Chardonnay.
Dick will be greatly missed by his wife Jeanne Shepardson; his son Peter Shepardson, his daughter Lynn Shepardson, his stepson Christopher Arcoleo, his daughter-in-law Caroline Arcoleo and his stepson Adam Arcoleo. His grandchildren Ali Arcoleo, Drew Arcoleo, Alison Arcoleo, and Annie Arcoleo as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on August 17th at 11:30 AM in the Chapel at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. A memorial service will be held in Massachusetts at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would request a donation in his name to the charity of your choice.
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