Bryan W. Shepherd

Seekonk - Bryan W. Shepherd, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20th surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor L. (Main) Shepherd for sixty-four beautiful years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry “Harry” Shepherd and Hilda (Wild) Shepherd. Bryan and his wife established Pine Acres Kennel at their home in Seekonk through which they bred and showed Irish Setters during the 1960’s and 70’s. Bryan was especially proud of his favorite show dog, “Red”, Celou’s Irish Prince McCrory, who won numerous AKC awards including Best in Show in New York. Professionally, Bryan worked throughout his life in the paint manufacturing industry. He was a founding partner and President of New England Paint, Manufacturing, Company in Central Falls, Rhode Island, a business he enjoyed for nearly thirty years. He continued to serve longtime, local customers until he retired at the end of 2022. One of Bryan’s biggest passions was his love for the outdoors. He spent extensive...