Wrentham, Massachusetts
1929 - 2003
Joan O. Shuman, 74, of Lost Meadow Condominiums, Dedham Street, Wrentham, died on August 10, 2003 at the Emerald Court in Norwood. She was the former wife of George F. Shuman.
Born in Northumberland, Pennsylvania on April 28, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Steele) Taylor. She was raised and educated in Northumberland, PA where she was a graduate of Northumberland High School.
Ms. Shuman resided in the Wrentham area for the past 40 years.
She was employed as the assistant activities director at Charlwell Nursing Home in Norwood for 17 years prior to retiring in 1998.
She leaves five daughters: Coleen Grieb of Surry, Maine; Ann May of Pottstown, PA; Karen Schorer of Norwood; Maureen Sullivan of Manchester, NH and Suzanne Hanlon of Norton; a son: Robert Shuman of Miami, Florida; 9 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a memorial service on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 11:00 AM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, end of exit go right, funeral home 3/4 mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will be private.
Visitation has been respectfully omitted.
Supervised children’s room available during the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VistaCare, 354A Turnpike Street – Suite 101, Canton, MA 02021.
Joan has been my patient for 10 years. She taught me strength and courage. My heart is heavy for her family. Their mother was a wonderful lady a truly great role model and example for her children.
Esmail Fallah-Sohy, MD
esmail Fallah-Sohy, MD
August 15, 2003 | Norwood, MA
It was a great pleasure to know Joan. My love and prayers are with her family. May she rest in Peace and Comfort.
God Bless
Love Mary
Mary Wahhab
August 15, 2003 | Norwood, MA
Joan was such an inspiration to me and I am so honored to have the honor of calling her friend. She is our patient and I have known her for over 10 years. Her family has alot to be proud of.My love and prayers are with her and her beautiful family. Diane Santoro
Diane Santoro
August 15, 2003 | Norwood, MA
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
The Staff of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Services
August 13, 2003 | Attleboro Falls, MA
