Shepardson, Brenton Lee  "Brent"

Palmyra:  Brenton Lee Shepardson passed away suddenly, following a motor vehicle accident, on Saturday evening, May 23, 2015 at the age of 27.  Brenton is the son of the late Sally (Popplewell) Shepardson.  He is survived by his father Bruce ( Merrilee Olmstead) Shepardson; brother, Corey Shepardson; step-brother, Shawn Olmstead-Leahey; cousin, Adrienne Lanni; aunts, Elaine Lanni and Marylee (Michael) Kyle; uncles, John Popplewell, Alan (Martha) Shepardson and Jed Shepardson, extended family and many friends. Brenton was predeceased by all of his grandparents.

Brenton was a graduate of Palmyra-Macedon High School and went on to obtain his degree in automotive technology from MCC.  He was an auto mechanic and was employed, along with his brother Corey, with the Vanderstyne Toyota-Scion auto group.  Some of Brent's interests included music, such as bands like the Black Keys, frisbee golf, collecting zippo lighters, radio-controlled model cars, and discussing Oriental Philosophy (including various philosophies of South and East Asia).  Brenton also had a love for cats and dogs.  His family and friends describe Brenton as a smart, articulate young man who was not materialistic, but found a lot of pleasure in being social and finding ways to make people laugh.  He will be missed by his family and many friends.

All are invited to gather for a time of visitation, Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 2-6PM at the Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 1040 State Route 31, Macedon, NY 14502, where a celebration of Brenton's life will follow at 6PM in the funeral chapel.  Interment will be private.  Contributions in memory of Brenton may be made to the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489.  Online condolences may be made at www.murphyfuneralservices.com .