Amherst, Massachusetts
1954 - 2020
Nadine E. Shank was born on October 10, 1954 in Akron, OH and died on October 8, 2020 in Amherst, MA. In May 2020, she was diagnosed with sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare and incurable form of rapidly progressive dementia. She traced her roots to the Avery family, who moved from Groton,...
Read MoreI continue to miss your earthly presence... seems like you have a colleague to keep in line. Please make sure Lynn Klock behaves himself... which I know he will not... :)
Mikhaela Houston
October 31, 2025 | Work
Nadine, I think of you often and miss you terribly. Your kindness still lights the way in dark or difficult times and memories of your wit and friendship do not fade. The depth of your generosity and energy seemed infinite and it still confuses me how it is possible that you´re no longer here with us. I do my best to honor that spirit you showed me and so many others. You were full of love.
Caroline Collins
June 23, 2023
Nadine, you are never far from my thoughts. I miss your earthly presence, and hope you are continuing to soar with your fellow angels.
Mikhaela Houston
October 05, 2022 | Friend
You remain in my heart, dear Nadine.
Mikhaela Houston
October 05, 2021 | Work
Nadine is one of the most inspiring, powerful and talented people I have ever met. When I was searching for a new piano teacher several years ago, I took a "trial lesson" (or so I thought) with Nadine. After the lesson, she said, "What time are you available next week?" and I have not looked back since.
I am so grateful for the time I spent under Nadine's tutelage. She encouraged me to play the pieces that I loved, even if she thought they were too hard, and was insightful and...
Amanda Dee
October 22, 2020 | Friend
Dear David, Thank you for taking care of Nadine especially at the end of her all to short life. She was a wonderful colleague to me. What an amazing pianist and person. I wish you the best at this sad time. Sincerely, Kitty Fink
Katherine Eberle Fink
October 20, 2020 | Coworker
Nadine nurtured and encouraged me when I was a voice student at UMass. I must have seen her perform a dozen times, each time so uplifting. Thank you for sharing the joy of music and life in so many ways.
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Andrew Garland
October 18, 2020 | Friend
I graduated from Our Lady of the Elms with Nadine. She was a talented and gentle classmate. My sincere sympathy to her family and friends.
May the angels sing her home.
Fondly, Julie Costigan Roberts
Julie Roberts
October 17, 2020 | Classmate
Nadine was a talented, beautiful and energetic woman, I’m so sad to read of her passing. I took many aerobics classes with her and always enjoyed them.
What a tremendous loss. My sympathy to her husband, family, friends and and students!
Rest In Peace dear Nadine.
Wanda Muller
October 16, 2020 | Acquaintance
