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Sandra Shapiro Obituary

Shapiro, Sandra M. Chelsea, Michigan Sandra M. Shapiro, eldest daughter of Archimede and Alma "Pat" (Logan) Marni, sister of Andrea L. Marni (deceased), and dear wife of Stanley Shapiro, died February 21 at Towsley Village in the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was 84 years old; cause of death was complications of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. She was a devoted friend of all animals, especially dogs, cats and birds. And she was a lover of the natural world as well, flowers and trees in particular. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Cincinnati, she went on to collect M.A.s at Indiana University, the University of California, Berkeley, and Eastern Michigan. For some half dozen years she was a historic preservationist at the Ohio Historical Society. She will be sorely missed by her husband. Donations may be made to any of the following: Humane Society of Huron Valley, Planned Parenthood, Environmental Defense Fund or Doctors Without Borders. A gathering in her honor will be held at her home in the near future.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2020.

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Marshall McLennan

January 2, 2021

I have only learned of Sandra's death nearly a year after her passing away. I was Sandra's professor and advisor when she matriculated in historic preservation at Eastern Michigan University in 1979-1981. I found her to be a charming, direct woman possessed of one of the sharpest minds I have encountered among my years as a professor. I admired her both as a person and a scholar who participated fully in the pleasures and challenges of life.

Claudia L Watson

October 8, 2020

I worked with Sandra years ago when she had an office at Wright State University. I enjoyed her company so much; she was such a good person, so bright and optimistic. The photo is exactly as I remembered her. I am so sorry to hear of her illness and her passing.

February 26, 2020

Dear Stan:

Cindy & I are sorry to hear of Sandra's passing and we offer our condolences.

Tom & Cindy Anderson

February 25, 2020

Dear Stanley,

So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I extend my sincere condolences,


Jorge Chinea

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