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Obituary: Sheppard M. Kolb, 58 of Newport

Sheppard M. Kolb, 58, of Newport, passed away on Monday, March 24.

Sheppard was born on June 9, 1955 in New Rochelle, NY.  A Real Estate Appraiser and Entrepreneur, he was the owner of the former Corner Store Deli in Newport, RI.  He was a devoted father, husband, best friend, brother and son. He was an outstanding human being who always saw and inspired the best in people. Sheppard’s amazing spirit and joy of life will be carried on by family and friends from all walks of life.  We were truly blessed to have shared the life of this incredible man.

He is survived by his wife Lauren Kolb, daughters Kendra and Makayla Kolb and his mother, Lois LeSavoy of Raleigh, NC.  His brother, Jeffrey Kolb of Houston, TX and sisters, Leslie Kolb of Seekonk, MA, Lisa Zeena of Boxboro, MA and Pam Levy of Port Washington, NY, Daniel Kolb and Gregg Pontes as well as many other nieces and nephews, in-laws, family and friends too numerous to list but not forgotten.

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Funeral services will be held from 10 – 12 pm on Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street in Newport, RI.  Family and friends are invited to attend a lunch reception immediately following from 12 – 4 pm at the Newport Yacht Club, 110 Long Wharf in Newport, RI on Saturday, March 29th, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choice.

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For more information and online condolences, please visit www.onhfh.com.

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