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Peter SHEPPARD Obituary
Passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019, at Elmswood Hospital. Loved husband of Robin, loved father and father-in-law of Georgina and Richard Sprott, Matthew and Alison Sheppard, Annabel Sheppard and Stephen Smith, loved grandfather of Abbie, Zoe, Jay; Pippa, Monty; Ben, and Fin. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Norman and Jill. Special thanks to Val and her team at Elmswood for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The Family of the late Dr Peter Sheppard, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Memorial Celebration of Peter's life will be held in St Barnabas Anglican Church, corner Fendalton Road and Tui Street, Fendalton, Tomorrow (Friday), at 3.00pm.
Memories and Condolences
for Peter SHEPPARD
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David Troughton
December 16, 2019
I am very sorry not to have seen the notice of Peter's death, and am disappointed at not having been present to express to Robin and the family in person at the funeral both Rosemary and my condolences.
Peter was instrumental in beginning Gastoenterology as a subspecialty in Christchurch. He played a critical role in our team, nursing it through its infancy, as we were forced to adapt radically to the rapid succession of new developments which were occurring- in endoscopy, and in the diagnosis and management of GI disorders. He had endless energy and was irrepressible; his cheerful, and even at times cheeky, insistence on not being put down was essential in establishing the recognition of the specialty. Now it has expanded far beyond our wildest dreams in those early days, as stubborn issues are being named and addressed.
The whole community owes him a great debt of gratitude for his contribution.
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