Janet Shaughnessy

Janet ... just learned today, 11 Aug 20, of your passing. We shared some great times and adventures aboard "Saorsa" with you as First Mate. I think fondly of those days and our friendship. I later sailed to Ireland with years spent around Galway Bay and Ballyvaughan and you at The Burren the same years. Did we miss each other, perhaps by minutes, at a pub in Ballyvaughan or on Shop Street in Galway? Fair winds Janet, till we meet again ! George, Captain sail vessel "Saorsa".

Thinking about you Hal...
That was a beautiful and interesting write up about Janet. I really learned so much more about Janet's many talents and her life. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet Janet in person...even though I felt I knew her through you...since we worked together. We really enjoyed the Christmas cards you and Janet made for everyone. Every year I looked forward to seeing what ya'll came up with! :) May all the memories you hold in your heart bring healing and...

I am devastated. Janet and I became friends at The Virginian-Pilot looong ago. I always admired her talent. In fact, she painted over a screen I bought at The Williamsburg Pottery of cranes. I cherish it to this day. It is of a mother deer and her doe. Janet was so talented, sweet and funny. I will miss her terribly and think of her daily. We recently talked about getting together for lunch at The Main.

Aww. I was a lowly photo tech at the Va. Pilot. But it seemed to be a hayday sort of time for the paper....the Photo front pages were amazing...the artwork from Janet and Sam..were right on..I was an art student...and got great relief to see them in the halls. Later, I was actually a showing artist and saw Janet and Hal at so many important openings, and visited their beach house...It felt so good to be with them. She was a wonderful person to have in our paths.