Obituary of Peter Shepard

SHEPARD, Peter (Coach)

With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Peter, on February 27, 2021 at age 63. Loving husband of Elaine (nee Forde) of 35 years. Dear father of Michael (Amanda), Jason, and Todd (Kari-ann). Proud Grandpa of Miley and Chase. Cherished brother of Wayne (Beth) of St. Catharines and Susan (Bill) Bury of St. Eugene, ON. Also fondly remembered by in-laws Sandra, Alan (Peggy) and James and many nieces and nephews. 

Peter was born and raised in Montreal. As a youth, he was an avid sportsman, playing softball and starting a lifelong passion for golf. In 1982, he and Elaine moved to St. Catharines where they started their family. Pete was a Scout leader and coached his boys' baseball teams. He was their biggest fan.

He was known to legions of Niagara laser tag enthusiasts as “Coach”. He managed the Dark Zone in the 90’s. For the last eight years, he was owner-operator of Zap Zone in Niagara Falls. Thousands of kids will remember the fun they had at birthdays and team nights out.

Visitation will take place at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines on Wednesday, March 3, from 2-4 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Alfred Roman Catholic Church, 272 Vine St., St. Catharines on Thursday, March 4 at 11 a.m. For those wishing to view a livestream of the funeral, you may do so at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzoxMXnCzwk. Interment will follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens.

As per the Province of Ontario Covid-19 regulations - visitation is limited to 30% building capacity and funeral attendance is limited to 45 guests. All guests attending the visitation and funeral must bring a mask and must call to make an appointment. (905)-937-4444.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Project Share Niagara Falls or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.