Sheppard, Catherine E. (Gaffny) of Hingham, formerly of Roslindale, September 6, 2011. Beloved wife of the late George J. Sheppard, Jr. Loving mother of Joanne M. Capaldo of Norwell, Julie C. Gallagher of Franklin and the late G. Joseph Sheppard. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Loving sister of Harriet Palmieri of Andover, Margaret O'Connell of Methuen, John Gaffny of North Andover and the late Edward, Helen, Ann and Theresa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale on Saturday September 10, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Late WW II Navy Veteran. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Harbor House for their care and compassion. Donations may be made in Catherine's memory to the Shrine of Devine Mercy, 2 Prospect Hill Rd. Stockbridge, MA 01262 or the Poor Clare Monastery, 920 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600