Passing at Southlake Village, Newmarket, with her family by her side, several months after her 90th birthday celebration. Predeceased by her husband Knowles Emerson Sheppard (1983). The oldest of 4 children, born to Annie and Albert Tibbatts in Manitoba. Hazel is survived by her brother Lloyd (Frances) Tibbatts, her children and her grandchildren and her cherished nieces and nephews. Hazel will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Pat (John Rittgasser) their 2 children, Justin (Bailey) and Nicole, her son Gary (Tracy) Sheppard and their 3 children Eric, Craig and Rachel and her son Ron (Sue) Sheppard and their 3 children Mike (Jenn), Chris (Janie) and Sarah (Ryan). Funeral Service will be held from M.W. Becker Funeral Home LTD., 490 The Queensway S., Keswick, 905-476-7711, on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. If desired, donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation or The Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family.