Janet Shafner

I took a night art class for the public at Connecticut College in the late 1970's with Ms. Shafner. She was a wonderful instructor, encouraging and joyful. She always found something to appreciate about each student, no matter how "marginally" gifted we might have been. I've thought of her many times over the decades. I happened to search her name today and was so sad to learn she had died. My note here may seem meaningless, but I wanted to share that, besides her family and friends, she made an impact on the lives of others, so she lives on in all of us.

Shalom,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Though we only met you and Janet a few times we felt much closer because of Ellen and David, and Ben and Marilyn. She was a great Lady, a real Mench.

Sincerely, Abe and Doris Epstein

When I was first married I took art classes from Janet at Ct. College. She was such a wonderful spirit and inspiration. In the following years whenever I saw her I felt the great warmth of her presence which I will surely miss. My condolences to her family and friends. Lana Orphanides

To Sholom and family we wish to express our condolences on this
great loss of a remarkable wife, mother and woman who touched the lives of so many of our community.
Shirley and Mendy Gottesdiener

To Sholom and the entire Shafner Family. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you on your great loss. Janet was an exceptional person and loved by all who knew her in her many roles, professionally, socially, and as a leader in the New London Jewish community. May the entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May you have only simchas in the future.

Dear Sholom,
Our friendship has spanned more than fifty years. It seems like yesterday that we all started our first chavera with Rabbi Feder and what wonderful times they were. Janet's family was always her first priority. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. We will all miss Janet in so many different ways. Please know that our hearts are with the entire Shafner family at this very sad time .
Mildred and Irwin Mendelson - Delray Beach, Florida

On behalf of the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, I wish to express the deep sympathy felt by fellow members who knew Janet personally and through her highly respected art. The art world, and the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, especially, will miss her contributions.

Leonard Hellerman, Pres.

To the Shafner family:
I was very sad to read about Janet's passing. It is so very hard to have a parent pass especially one so wonderful. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Shul will not seem the same come the High Holdays.

We are sorry to hear of you loss...Janet will be missed by all.
Betty and Ralph Levitt Falmouth, Ma.

Shafner Family,
I was very sorry to read of your mothers passing. I remember her from many decades ago and she always seemed like a gem. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time

It was an honor and a pleasure to have known Janet z'l. She was a vibrant, warm, talented lovely lady. We always looked forward to her St. Louis visits. Our lives are richer for having known her. May her memory be a blessing to anyone privileged enough to have known her, and may Sholom and our beloved Rabbi Hyim and the whole Shafner family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
B'Shalom,
Nancy and Gary Benson

Jonathan,
My condolences to you and your family. Cherish all the memories that your mother left you. May they comfort you in the days to come.

Sincerely,
Deborah Lipsey
GEICO

Our heartfelt condolences to Sholom and the whole family on the loss of their wonderfully warm, intelligent and vibrant Janet. May her memory comfort them in the difficult days ahead.
Cousins Debbie and Dick Turner & family

Ethel, Ed and I extend our condolences to the Shafner family on their loss of Janet. She was an amazing artist and a remarkable human being. May her memory be for a blessing.

Janet Shafner was a true Eshet Chayil, Woman of Valor.
Rabbi Aaron Rosenberg

My thaughts are with you, she was a great person, she will live for ever
in my mind.

To Sholom and the Shafner famly: We send our deepest sympathy for your lose. we always feel the lose enven being away so long.

With deepest sympathy to Jon and the entire Shafner family. May the memories of Janet Shafner be a blessing.

We are so sorry for your loss. Such an incredible woman your Aunt Janet was. Love to Sarena & Justin and the entire Shafner family.

I am sorry for you loss.
With my deepest sympathy to Jon and the Shafner family
Estela Turlik