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2021
GAIL SHIELDS Obituary
Gail Andrea Shields
Gail Andrea Shields, born August 8, 1939, passed away on May 1, 2021. Gail studied at Mt. Holyoke and the University of Madrid and graduated with a BA in Philosophy from Hunter College. She earned an MA in Philosophy from Columbia University and a JD from Hofstra. Gail's lifelong love of learning and service led her on a richly-diverse career path that included social work in New York City, family and bankruptcy law, writing several books, and co-founding a publicly-traded health services company. She became a well-known speaker and mentor through her service work. Gail was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Shields, and is survived by her daughter Julie (Ed Peartree), daughter-in-law Jill, her grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary, Elizabeth, Darien, Kelsey, and Annie, her sister Joan Feinberg, and former husband, Dr. Lawrence Shields. There will be a Zoom memorial service on May 4, at 5 p.m.
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Lena Williams
April 5, 2023
Such a lovely, caring person. Loved our talks about family. xx
Todd Juneau
April 6, 2022
I knew her a bright light of inspiration to many people. Such a great sense of humor. I can still hear her voice. She was always there whenever I needed a volunteer up at Arlington Hospital. A great example of a life fully-lived.
David Miller
May 9, 2021
I was a close friend of Gayle’s through her service work. She was so incredibly helpful to me and we had many many conversations at Starbucks in Falls Church where she talked in such glowing terms about her family and especially her beloved grandchildren. I will miss her very much.
PaulaMays
May 4, 2021
Blessings to this pioneering and inspirational woman! She was a pistol and a help and comfort to her family. May she rest in power.
Julie Shields
May 4, 2021
Frank Titus
May 4, 2021
RIP Gail.
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