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Janice Shaffer Obituary
She was born on June 29, 1945 in St. Albans, Vermont. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Doris Menard Lawyea. She graduated from Bellows Free Academy, in St. Albans, VT, in 1963. On January 17, 1966, she married Richard R. Shaffer in St. Albans, VT. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2016. She worked as an LPN at Oneida City Hospital, for 30 years, retiring in 2008.
Janice was a loving friend, mother and wife and will be greatly missed by all.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; three sons and their spouses, Kenneth and Jacenta Shaffer, Christopher and Estelle Shaffer and Robert Shaffer and H. Craig Neel. She is also survived by a brother, Howard Lawyea; sister, Gail Leburg (Lawyea Venus); and three grandchildren.
In lieu of services, the family will be having a Celebration of Life, to be determined at a later date. There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society in the name of the deceased.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Prince-Boyd & Hyatt Home for Funerals, Inc., 210 W. Court St., Rome. You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy online at www.princeboydhyatt.com.
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Sherry Whitmoyer
July 22, 2024
I'm so sorry. Jan was a wonderful friend to my mom. Often when I was visiting Oneida we would all go shopping together. She always brought laughter and a smile. She will be greatly missed.
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Maureen Robinson
July 21, 2024
Jan was a beautiful person, kind to her patients and her colleagues. RIP Jan
Stephanie Schell
July 20, 2024
Served the people of her community.
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