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Brian Shaffer Obituary
He was the loving husband of Karen Smith Shaffer. The couple had been married for 30 years and enjoyed being together and working together every day.
Born July 24, 1961 in Honesdale, he was the son of Doris Woodworth Shaffer and LaVerne Blaine Shaffer. Brian was a devoted father of Thomas Shaffer, Lake Ariel.
Brian attended Western Wayne High School and graduated in 1979. He served the community as owner and operator of Shaffer's Do
It Best Hardware in Hamlin where he and his wife Karen worked side by side day in and day out, selling the business in 2013 due to his illness.
He was proceeded in death by his mother Doris Shaffer.
Interment, Hamlin Cemetery, Hamlin.
He will be greatly missed by his wife and son.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
To send the family an online condolence visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.
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John Giguere
March 1, 2014
Karen and Tom,
My sincere condolences to you both. I am very sorry to hear of your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy , Kaleb, Samantha, and Kurt Davis
February 25, 2014
Dear Karen and Tom,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that he is with his loving heavenly Father.
Your husband/dad's love will always remain in your hearts to see you through life's journey.
Our sincerest sympathies.
Laurie Weller
February 21, 2014
Karen and Thomas,
So sad to hear about Brian. He was such a nice guy. Peace and love to both of you! He is missed.
Cathy Romaniello
February 19, 2014
Dear Karen and Thomas, our sincere condolences to you. Praying for God's strength in the days ahead. To Blaine, Darlene, Mark and Denise, our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Paul and Cathy Romaniello
Laura Rosengrant
February 13, 2014
Karen and Tommy,
So very sorry for your loss. Brian was an amazing man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Rosengrant
Joe Marconi
February 12, 2014
Karen and Thomas sorry to hear about Brian he was a great man.
Bob Price
February 12, 2014
Karen and Tommy: So sorry to hear of Brians passing. I so enjoyed working for him and with him. You are both in my prayers.
February 12, 2014
we are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all. Our prayers and thoughts are with Brian's family.
Dorothy and Harry Moore.
Rick Hemmler
February 12, 2014
Karen and Thomas,
We are so sorry to hear that Brian has lost his battle. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
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