Submitted by Pauline Rute Hall 1952 <Grammypgh@aol.com>
on 08/Oct/2018 184.88.194.197
Debra Lynn Shapiro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 7, 2018, while
hiking during a trip to Arizona. She left this world doing two things she loved
dearly: spending time with family and enjoying the great outdoors. Deb, as she
was known by family and friends, was a beautiful, spirited person full of joy
for life and love for her family. Born on February 21, 1953, in Newburgh, N.Y.
to Shirley Shapiro and the late Lawrence Shapiro of Arizona, Deb received her
undergraduate degree at Simmons College. She continued her education while
earning a Masters in Public Health from Boston University. Early in her career,
she owned an antique and vintage clothing store in the North End. She realized
her professional passion while working with senior citizens, particularly those
with memory loss. Her compassionate work and dedication to this senior
population earned her many awards throughout her career. Most recently, Deb
served as the Director of the Memory Loss Program at Avita in Newburyport. She
truly had a gift for working with these clients who were so close to her heart.
Deb was a vibrant member of the Newburyport community and of the First Religious
Society Unitarian Universalist Church. She enjoyed creative endeavors,
participating in community theater and raising her beautiful voice in song in
the choir. She was a colorful soul who adored singing, much like the birds in
nature she so enjoyed watching. Her light shined brightly on all she met. She
had a way of inspiring others with her energy and passion for all her pursuits.
Deb lived a life full of love: she loved her daughter, Lily; she loved her
family and friends; she loved the beach; and she loved nature. Her free spirit
and loving presence will be forever missed by her mother, Shirley of Arizona,
her daughter, Lily Carpenter of North Carolina, her sister Marta Shapiro Sturm
of Arizona, and her brother, Brion Shapiro (Rose Shapiro) of New York. She will
be fondly remembered by her large and loving extended family, including her two
nieces, her nephew, her grand nieces and nephews, as well as her cousins who all
loved her dearly. Her beautiful smile, her laugh, and her wonderful sense of
humor will be missed every day. A beautiful service was held on September 24 at
the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Church in Newburyport. In
lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association at 225 N.
Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.
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Debra Lynn Shapiro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 7, 2018, while
hiking during a trip to Arizona. She left this world doing two things she loved
dearly: spending time with family and enjoying the great outdoors. Deb, as she
was known by family and friends, was a beautiful, spirited person full of joy
for life and love for her family. Born on February 21, 1953, in Newburgh, N.Y.
to Shirley Shapiro and the late Lawrence Shapiro of Arizona, Deb received her
undergraduate degree at Simmons College. She continued her education while
earning a Masters in Public Health from Boston University. Early in her career,
she owned an antique and vintage clothing store in the North End. She realized
her professional passion while working with senior citizens, particularly those
with memory loss. Her compassionate work and dedication to this senior
population earned her many awards throughout her career. Most recently, Deb
served as the Director of the Memory Loss Program at Avita in Newburyport. She
truly had a gift for working with these clients who were so close to her heart.
Deb was a vibrant member of the Newburyport community and of the First Religious
Society Unitarian Universalist Church. She enjoyed creative endeavors,
participating in community theater and raising her beautiful voice in song in
the choir. She was a colorful soul who adored singing, much like the birds in
nature she so enjoyed watching. Her light shined brightly on all she met. She
had a way of inspiring others with her energy and passion for all her pursuits.
Deb lived a life full of love: she loved her daughter, Lily; she loved her
family and friends; she loved the beach; and she loved nature. Her free spirit
and loving presence will be forever missed by her mother, Shirley of Arizona,
her daughter, Lily Carpenter of North Carolina, her sister Marta Shapiro Sturm
of Arizona, and her brother, Brion Shapiro (Rose Shapiro) of New York. She will
be fondly remembered by her large and loving extended family, including her two
nieces, her nephew, her grand nieces and nephews, as well as her cousins who all
loved her dearly. Her beautiful smile, her laugh, and her wonderful sense of
humor will be missed every day. A beautiful service was held on September 24 at
the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Church in Newburyport. In
lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association at 225 N.
Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.