“Gram”
5/19/1919 – 9/10/2012
Marie, 93, of Merritt Island, Florida died Monday, September 10, 2012 peacefully in her sleep.
Marie was born in Philadelphia, PA then resided in Strathmere and Seaville, New Jersey then to Merritt Island, Florida to be with her family.
She was the wife of Charles E. Shaffer Sr. who operated the Starfish Fishing Boat out of Strathmere and Sea Isle City, New Jersey. After 19 years without her beloved husband, they are finally united again.
Marie was such a selfless woman who always put everyone else first. She created special memories within each of her family members that are precious and fulfilling. Marie was known for her cooking and loved to invite family to enjoy her home cooked meals. No matter how much her family tries to duplicate her recipes, she had that special touch of love that gave it an extra layer of flavor.
She is survived by her Children: Charlene Shaffer Riveral from Winston Salem, NC, Charles E. Shaffer Jr. from Merritt Island, FL her Grandchildren: Marissa S. Caudle from Lexington, NC, Christine Marie Carr from Merritt Island, FL, Charles E. Shaffer III from Merritt Island, FL, Kyle B. Riveral from Brooklyn, NY, & Craig E. Shaffer from Merritt Island, FL as well as her Great-Grandchildren: Braden A. Caudle, Sophie M. Caudle both from Lexington, NC and Christian N. Carr from Merritt Island, FL.
Services will be held at the Godfrey Funeral Home on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. followed by her Burial at the Trinity United Methodist Cemetery in Marmora, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations can be made to the Strathmere United Methodist Church 109 S. Commonwealth Ave, Strathmere, NJ 08248
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