Jean Gilbert (Williams) Shepard age 86 of Marblehead, died on Sunday, June 9th 2013 at the Lafayette Nursing Home, with family by her side.

Born, raised and educated in Marblehead, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Hariette Alice (Pedrick) Williams she graduated from Marblehead High School in the Class of 1944.

Jean then became a Telephone Operator in Marblehead and also worked with her brother in law Damon Tucker in his Toy Store. Later, she was employed by the National Grand Bank for more than 20 years until her retirement in 1991.

A former coach in the Lassie Softball League, she enjoyed oil painting, candlepin bowling, and most of all being a mom.

She is survive d by two children, Cynthia Shepard Hendy and her husband William of Plaistow, NH and Stephen Shepard and his wife Kimberly of Marblehead; a brother Ralph Williams of Detroit, Michigan; four grandchildren Suzanne Newman and her husband Matt, Terri-Lyn Baron and her husband Ben, Shawn Shepard and Tyler Shepard and three great grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as "Grandma the Great". She was predeceased by four brothers Gilbert, John, Russ and Donald and two sisters, Eleanor Tucker and Hattie Fader.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Waterside Cemetery, West Shore Drive, Marblehead Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. At the family's request there are no visiting hours.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to research for macular degeneration to the Massachusetts Commission of the Blind, 600 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. For online guest book or additional information please contact the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal ST, Salem, 781 6318885 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.