Bonnie V. Schaeffer

Bonnie V. Schaeffer obituary, Waldoboro, ME

Bonnie V. Schaeffer

Bonnie Schaeffer Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 1, 2025.
Bonnie V. Schaeffer, 79, of Jefferson, formerly of Westminster, MD, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Miles Hospital in Damariscotta. Born on August 14, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Bonnie was the daughter of Baxter and Mae (West) Greer.
Bonnie spent her career working at Kessler Shoes, Gould Store, and Black-N-Decker, where she had roles various departments. She filled her free time with sewing, reading, and crafting beautiful plastic canvas pieces that brought joy to her loved ones.
Bonnie and her husband, Robert Schaeffer, shared a love that blossomed on November 14, 1965. While they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this November, their journey together spanned a beautiful 63 years, rich with laughter, support, and love.
She is predeceased by her son Anthony Greer, grandson Justin Schaeffer, and siblings Elizabeth Beeler, Paul Greer, and Franklin Greer.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Robert, daughter Brenda Schaeffer, sons Robert Schaeffer Jr. and wife Sandra, and Allen Schaeffer Sr. and wife Sandra, along with 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one on the way, as well as 1 great-great grandchild on the way.
A graveside service to be held in Westminster, Maryland will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to assist with Bonnie's final arrangements or through the GoFundMe page titled "Help Bonnie Take Her Final Journey Home."
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To share a condolence or memory with the Schaeffer family, visit Bonnie's Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Bonnie, please visit our Tree Store.

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