ALBERT SHEPHERDSON James Albert Shepherdson passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife Megan, daughter Susan Shiells (Grant) grandchildren Gary Shiells (Kimberley Friesen) and Fiona Shiells (Dale Edmunds) and great-grandsons Chase Edmunds and Logan Shiells. Born in Pontypool on December 18, 1929 he attended West Mon and worked at Pontypool Welders and Cross Keys Technical College. In 1966 Albert emigrated to Canada and left in 1976 to work in China, Saudi Arabia and Trinidad. In retirement Albert and Megan played golf in Winnipeg in summer and Texas in winter. He played Rugby for Blaenavon and Brynmawr and in Winnipeg for the Wanderers. In Trinidad he coached the national team. He was honoured to be in the Manitoba Rugby hall of fame. Donations in Albert's memory may be made to the Central Speech and Hearing Clinic, Suite 2-1325 Markham Road, Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 4J6.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here