Deborah Shepardson's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2026 in Chatham, New York

Deborah Shepardson

January 20, 1937 - May 14, 2026 (89 years old)

Chatham, New York

Deborah Shepardson's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2026 in Chatham, New York

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French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl

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Deborah Shepardson

January 20, 1937 - May 14, 2026 (89 years old)

Chatham, New York

Deborah Shepardson Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Deborah Shepardson of Chatham, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Deborah left this world on May 14, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deborah Shepardson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry F. Paul and Anna G. Paul of Little Falls; and her husband Jerry R. Shepardson. She is survived by: her children, H. Paul Shepardson (Jill Barker), Colleen Donnelly Shepardson, Anita Nugent (Bob) and J. Andrew Shepardson (William Bulman); her grandchildren, Ryan, Delaney, Cameron Shepardson, Kaylin Bennett (Jesse) and Molly Pierson (Tyler); and her nieces and nephews, Joan McCarthy Mazzio (Victor), Jack McCarthy (Sue), James McCarthy (Maria) and Julie McCarthy Milbach (Alan).

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home (25 Railroad Ave, Chatham, NY 12037). A Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. James Church (117 Hudson Ave, Chatham, NY 12037).

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Mac-Haydn Theatre P.O. Box 204 Chatham, NY 12037.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl



Tue

May 26

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home
25 Railroad Ave, Chatham, NY 12037

Wed

May 27

Mass

11:00 AM

St. James Church
117 Hudson Ave, Chatham, NY 12037

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