SHEPPARD, Nicholas Patrick- With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Nicholas Patrick Sheppard, 22, of Kentville and formerly of Mulgrave. Nicholas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in the Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born on March 27, 1994, in Antigonish, he was a son of Todd and Donna (Antle) Sheppard. He grew up in Mulgrave then moved to Kentville in August of 2009. Nicholas will always be remembered by his infectious smile and his powerful hugs that made your problems melt away. He is survived by his parents, Todd and Donna Sheppard, Mulgrave; brother, Jeremy Michael Sheppard (Falen), Mulgrave; maternal grandparents, Donald and Liz Antle, Mulgrave; paternal grandparents, Bert and Vanessa Lee, Mulgrave; aunts, Leanne Ehler (Terry), Mulgrave; Jenny Sheppard (James), Port Hawkesbury; uncles, Chris Antle (Andrea), John Antle (Jane), both of Mulgrave; cousins, Brooklyn, Myah, Cole, Crissinda, Dallas, Dakota, Savannah and MacKenzie. Nicholas attended MMEC, TEC, NKEC, until he graduated then to L’Arche – Cornerstone day program in Wolfville. Nicholas holds a special place in everyone’s heart who knew him, especially his close friends, Dana Feltham, Mike Messen, Jenny Collishaw and god brother, Corey Jackson. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 3, from 4-9 p.m. in the Mulgrave and Area Resting Place. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, from St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Mulgrave with Father Allan MacPhie officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Special thanks to the staff of Evergreen Home for Special Care for their love to Nicholas throughout the years. Memorial donations may be made to Joubert Syndrome Foundation, I.W.K., L’Arche Homefires, or to Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Friday, February 3, 2017 Visitation Time 4-9 p.m. Visitation Location Mulgrave and Area Resting Place. Service Information Service Date Sunday, February 5, 2017 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Mulgrave Burial Information Burial Date At a later date Burial Location Parish cemetery