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Michelle Shaffer Obituary
Calling hours will be held at the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Michelle was a longtime volunteer with the Rape Crisis Center here in Canton and the Stark County Humane Society. In lieu of flowers donations may go to either organization. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign the Reed On-line guest book at www.reedfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michelle Shaffer
sharon gadson
June 17, 2020
Missing you
Sharon gadson-David
July 11, 2012
I will miss such a wonderful friend and former co-worker. I am forever grateful to the loving surpportive concern she showed toward my son, Sal.
Michelle loved and cared for everyone that she came into contact with. She had a giving heart to those in need. Heaven was truely missing an ANGEL. Michelle enjoy heaven and your transformation with JESUS.
Mary Ann Bulso
June 22, 2012
Julie, Steve and Madison,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss of Michelle. Love, thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time and always.
Your friend always,
Mary Ann
June 22, 2012
Our loss is heaven's gain. Miss hearing your cheerful voice, Michelle. Teresa Doty
Brenda Stevens
June 21, 2012
Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you and your family are suffering. You will be in my prayers.
June 21, 2012
June 20,2012
So sad to hear about the loss of Michelle. I pray that yor heart be blessed with all the sweet memories she has left behind.
Art Potwora
June 20, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers during this difficult time. God Bless all of your family. Art Potwora
Sandy and Paul Schweitzer
June 20, 2012
Shaffers,
What a wonderful, ,fun ,friend Michelle was.....She will be missed by many....I had the pleasure of caring for Michelle for 3 and 1/2 days this month in South Carolina....it did not matter how sick she was....she was always worried about her friends from Ohio.......asking from her hospital bed if Jeanie was cold.....it was so hard to see her in so much pain......I will never forget that trip and I will never forget Michelle.......All my prayers go out to the family.........love
Christopher Tritt
June 20, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
amy condos
June 20, 2012
Im sorry for your loss.
Jean Givens
June 20, 2012
God must have needed someone Very Special to help take care of the children,dogs and cats. I will miss her Very Much.
Rachel Fitzpatrick
June 20, 2012
I would like to thank the entire Shaffer family for lending us Michelle for the past few years. We were coworkers for the Guardian ad Litem Program, and I am proud to have called her friend.
Michelle gave with her entire heart, and advocated for the children with as much strength and determination as she fought against her cancer. Her will to live and ever present smile through her pain was an inspiration to me.
I will always treasure my last visit with her before going home to Ohio, and know that she is smiling down on us all and saying "I told you I would see you again soon".
Melonie Gussett
June 20, 2012
We are so sorry for the loss of Michelle. She will be missed by so many. We are grateful to have been able to have shared many happy times at the holiday parties with her. Our hearts and prayers are with you Steve, Julie & Madison and your family. We are also praying for Jack as Michelle was such a wonderful mommy to him!!
Shajunia Snider-Brown
June 20, 2012
I only knew Michelle for brief period of time; however, in that time period I was able to experience the love and great passion she had for children and animals. She talked about Jack and her godchildren all of the time. I will always remember one of Michelle's many funny stories about "Dr. Love".
Thank you to the Shaffer family for allowing me to enjoy Michelle for the time I did. Michelle truly loved life and lived it to the fullest.
We love you Michelle and will truly miss you!
Shajunia Snider-Brown, Berkeley County Guardian ad Litem Program
joe Pileggi
June 20, 2012
We are so sad for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers. Joe and Debbie Pileggi.
Ethel Jefferson
June 19, 2012
A rose has bloomed in heaven, its fragrance fills the air, it grows in God's own garden, it's nurtured by His care...
Truly miss you Michelle.
Kimberly Clark
June 19, 2012
Michelle until we meet again, you were a wonderful person dear friend and will be missed by all that knew you there are no words for your immediate family I will pray for their peace love you shaffers
Kimberly Clark
June 19, 2012
Michelle and I became instant friends its been 8 years we have had some awsome times, laughs, dog park with Jack and my pugh Brownie...she had so much compassion and drive everytime I see a dragonfly I will wonder if it is her coming to check on her friends by the way Steve Michell is the one who started me on "dude" I love you guys many times you included my son and I in holday events I am here for you...always
June 19, 2012
Steve, so sorry to hear about your sister. Our thoughts & prayers are with you....John & Becky Clark
Peri Schmerbeck
June 19, 2012
Michelle will be missed by all. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have met her. She was a very happy person and that was contagious. She always had a smile! My prayers are with her family
Revonda Hardesty
June 19, 2012
Michelle was a very special person who touched many lives. She was a strong advocate for the abused and neglected children she served in South Carolina through the Guardian ad Litem Program and always went above and beyond to ensure they had the best opportunity for a better future. Thank you Shaffer family for sharing Michelle with us. She was one of the most courageous and positive people I have ever know. We are all better people for having known her. I will miss her and treasure her memory forever.
Susan Boles
June 19, 2012
Michelle was such an awesome person. I worked with her at the "GAL" office in S.C. and will miss her very much. My thoughts are with her family at this sad time.
Cherie Walker
June 19, 2012
We shall miss Michelle very much. She was a strong advocate for the abused and neglected children in Berkeley County.
Catherine Beasley Laurens Co. GAL Program
June 19, 2012
To GOD be the Glory....I know Michelle is in a better place with no more suffering. I pray that the family including Jack find peace with in this storm. May you all find that GOD took his Angel and she in Heaven with her King!
Michael Wingler
June 19, 2012
I worked with Michelle for several years in the Guardian Ad Litem Program in SC. I shall never forget the first time we met: I walked into the Guardian office and asked a volunteer if Michelle was in her office. From the back office, I hear her holler "That's QUEEN to you people. I am simply the QUEEN." She came out laughing and introduced herself. It continued to be a joke between her and I right up until the last time I visited her a few days before she returned to Ohio. I shall miss your smile, your infectious laugh & the fierce determination with which you advocated for the abused and neglected. Just one last time, I'll say it: All hail the QUEEN!! Love you, Michelle.
Vicki Mackey
June 19, 2012
What a strong woman Chelly was. She fought to the end. I will shed no tears for you Chelly because I know that you are in such a glorious place and I'm sure that Grandma and Grandpa and Junior and Uncle Jim met you at gates with open loving arms. Your life here on earth was spent doing everything you loved and cherished. You were such an awesome person and will be missed dearly by so many. Love, your cousin Vicki
June 19, 2012
I shall miss Michelle and she will forever be in my heart. What a beautiful lady with so much passion for life and others. The world will not be the same without her. I express my sincere sympathy to the family and pray that as times goes on, the healing will begin.
Pam Franklin
sandi pariso
June 19, 2012
Michelle was a wonderful and beautiful person who will be missed greatly and helped so many. Until we meet again- your cousin Sandi
Sharon Johns
June 19, 2012
Dear Sandy, Chuck, Steve, Julie, Madison, and families,
I was so saddened to learn only three days ago that Michelle was sick again. I am overcome with emotion at the loss of such a friendly, happy, fun, beautiful girl as Michelle! I first met her at Stop-n-Go, then she babysat for us, and then I got to see her just this past Christmas. What a wonderful person we have all lost. I will grieve with you all, and our family will pray for yours that God will grant you peace. We love you! Sharon and Chris Johns
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