Manchester – Reta A. (Shepard) White, age 70, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at the Elliot Hospital. She was born in Chester, NH, on November 9, 1938 to Roger and Alberta (Estes) Shepard. She was the wife of the late Roland J. White. She was a graduate of Coe-Brown High School in Northwood. She and her late husband owned and operated the R J White Artesian Wells Company, a well drilling company in Goffstown for over 20 years. Later in life she resided in Rumford Point, Maine and ran the Trails End Restaurant. After her return to Goffstown, NH she was employed at the Weather Vane Restaurant. Reta enjoyed cooking and found much satisfaction in cooking for her family. She also enjoyed traveling into Vermont and Maine and doing puzzles. Family members include, a son: Roland W. White, a brother: Gerald Shepard; two sisters: Ruby Whitham and Linda Lazotle. She was predeceased by her brother: Norman Shepard and her grandson: Jamie White. IN HER LIFE: In addition, other family members include: a grandson: Jason White and many nieces and nephews. SERVICES: A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 4:00pm at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover Street, corner of Union Street, in Manchester. Memorial donations can be made to: American Lung Association, 20 Warren Street, Suite 4, Concord, NH 03301