Andrea Schaffner M.D.

My husband and I will always be grateful for the care that she gave us.

Dear Mike and family, I was shocked as I learned just now of Andrea´s passing. Somehow I missed the terrible news last year. She was a truly great doctor, in the "old school " who knew her patients well and cared about them and for them for decades. I am so saddened for you, and for her, that she did not get to enjoy her well-deserved retirement for very long. I send my deep condolences to you and her other family members. Cathy Zack

I was a classmate at P&S. Very sad for her family and people that knew her well. Comforting to learn that she had a rich and rewarding life, with so many people that she touched, and many children to share her memory

I was a classmate of Andrea in medical school and although I did not get to know her well, she always impressed me with her smile and outgoing, friendly manner. My sincere condolences to her family.

A dear friend for 36 years-I will miss her so much! Wonderful & funny memories of our times together and her love of books that we shared. I´ll think of her often.

To the family of Dr. Andrea Schaffner, It is with our deepest sympathy that Martha Deckelman and I share in your loss. Dr. Schaffner was my mother's doctor for many years, and she missed her professional, caring way after her retirement. She was understanding and listened without judgement and personally cared for her patient. Not only was she my mother's doctor, but, I believe, my grandmother, Anna, was one of her first patients when Dr. Schaffner came to Essex. My father, John, was...

My husband and I were patients of Dr. Schaffner´s for many years. I owe the fact that I am around to her as she diagnosed issues that no one else did. We could always depend on her down to earth common sense advice. She often gave us extra time and help. She also took care of my mother at Aaron Manor. We are very sad that she didn´t get more time after she retired. She certainly deserved it after so many years of service to the community. We send our deepest sympathy to her family.

Andrea was my doctor for over 20 years and I couldn't have wished for a more dedicated and compassionate physician, or a more skilled diagnostician. She was also a good friend to me and my family when we moved to Essex from the UK in 1986, welcoming us to her home, and introducing us to new people and places. I feel fortunate to have known her and sad for her and for her family and friends, that a life lived to the full, and dedicated to the service of others, ended too soon.

My sympathy to all of Dr. Schaffer´s family. I was a long time patient who appreciated her expertise and straightforward manner. May she Rest In Peace.