Joan-Shanley-Obituary

Joan Shanley

Northampton, Massachusetts

Age 80

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DIED
April 12, 2014
AGE
80
LOCATION
Northampton, Massachusetts

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NORTHAMPTON – Joan Shanley, 80, a public school social worker and educator for five decades, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Calvin Coolidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for Northampton. Known for her enormous heart and generous spirit, Joan was a New Yorker to her core. She...

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Joan was undoubtedly the most kind and generous person we were priviledged to know. We miss you so much, Joan. Love, Michael and Hiroshi

We miss you, Joan. You were the kindest, most generous person we knew. Rest in Peace. Michael and Hiroshi

Joan was the most generous (especially with her love) friend we have ever met. And she did ot all so quietly and humbly. We miss you Joan.
Michael and Hiroshi

Joan was a dear friend for over 30 years. I have great memories of her attending the parties in our NYC apartment. She would be the social butterfly while Carlo would sit at the door, welcoming every guest as if he were the mayor. Joan loved Weston Priory and I remember the times she and Mary Dunleavy, her dear friend who died four days after Joan, would sit by the fireplace and watch the snow fall. Joan was one of the most generous people I have ever met. She was always inclusive of...