NEW ASHFORD, Mass. — Mrs. Priscilla (Stewart) Shepherd, 72, of New Ashford died on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Craneville Place in Dalton.

She was born in Adams on July 16, 1947, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Pearl (Chamberlain) Stewart. She attended schools in Adams and graduated from the former Adams Memorial High School.

Mrs. Shepherd worked for many years as a personal care attendant, doing private home care for Olston Health Care until she retired.

She is survived by her husband Wayne Shepherd, whom she married on October 21, 1972; her son Alan Shepherd and his wife Somwang of Pittsfield; her daughter Dawn Shepherd of North Granby, Conn.; her brother Robert Stewart of Severn, Md.; and by her five grandchildren, Brysan, Avery, Cayman, Paytan and Zavia.

She was predeceased by her sister, Sandra Konieczny.

Funeral notice: Funeral services and burial will be private for the family. There are no calling hours. The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.