Contributions to the tribute of Alice Ruth Shaughnessy

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

We are so sad to hear of Alice's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Joe and his family.

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Friday, May 19, 2023

My deepest sympathies, prayers and thoughts to the Shaughnessy family. I’m a long time Berlin resident and I spent an inordinate amount of time at Marie Flèche Library as a kid, escaping. Alice was a friendly face. As I got older I became a volunteer at the library for the Friends. I had a great many conversations with Alice. We laughed a lot and she was just the sweetest woman. I am now a part-time employee at the library. I have thought of her often and was saddened to hear of her passing. Rest in Peace lady. You are missed.

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Nancy Grover posted a condolence

Friday, May 19, 2023

Alice was a lovely, kind lady. So sorry to hear of her passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences.

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Anne McNally donated to FRIENDS OF THE MARIE FLECHE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Dear Joe, I am with you in spirit at this sad time of Alice’s passing. You and your family are I’m my prayers. Love, Anne

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Richard J. H. M. Schaeffer uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

My dear mama Alice. It hit me deep in my heart to hear that you left us. Three times in my life I was able to experience you as a hostess and even more as a host mother. First time as a kid. For years there has been a lively exchange between little Berlin in New Jersey and the big one in Germany. Your two children, John and Leah, stayed with us, and my big sister and I stayed with your family in return. I couldn't speak a word of English when we visited you, the Shaughnessys, with my whole family for vacation, as English classes didn't start until after that summer. While Joe translated every object for me on walks with your Golden Retriever "Girlfriend", you spoke English to me as a matter of course, as if it was my mother tongue. That was good because I was forced to understand English. And: it has not only helped me to speak fluent English, but also to dream in this language. So every song text that I now write exclusively in your language has gained depth thanks to your help. The second time as a teenager. Because John made a deep impression on me, I was completely into rock n' roll at the time. I was your host son, but it felt more like being your own child. Because you were kind-hearted and honest from the ground up, not a person who smeared honey around my mouth. Even better: you protected me with full energy when the "gossip" spread around about me, when I sneaked slightly blurred into your house quite late as the eccentric long-haired guy I used to be. Well, I was used to the German 16+ beer and wine laws, which didn't fit well with some conservatives in the community. Okay, I could have behaved a little better, but you never blamed me for my missteps. Thank you for being there when needed. You passed on the honesty, which is a typical thing for real "Berliners", to your wonderful children. Leah was a really dear sister to me back then and a cool friend who introduced me to the life of college students and much more, that still shapes me to this day (sorry Leah, I still owe you a few bars of "Ritter Sport" chocolate ). Without John I wouldn't have become a professional musician if I hadn't had the chance to have my first gig in the US. Because his flair for melodies and his musical preferences, but also his philosophy have had a strong influence on me. I didn't get to know Betsy and Joey very well, so I apologize for not mentioning them in detail. The third time as a student on a choir tour in the USA together with my girlfriend. John picked us up at a rest stop in the middle of nowhere and brought us to Leah's house in Philadelphia to spend some wonderful time. When we had to go back to the rest of our choir, you and Joe drove us to Trenton to pick the train. Unfortunately you have been diagnosed with Parkinson, but you were still the same deep personality with the heart on the right spot and an inner smile. As well as the rest of family, Klaus, Regina, Kirsten, Michael, I will dearly miss you. My deepest thoughts and condolences to your lovely family on behalf of my parents, my sizzlings and my own family, I hope, well, I certainly know you will find a decent place in heaven, for you with all the good people who passed away around you. I will, we all will miss you. Rest in Peace, dear Alice.

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Patricia Strong Posted May 18, 2023 at 12:56 PM

So wonderful to read this and see these pictures of this happy time!

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Jason Cerutti posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

So incredibly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Shaughnessy was a kind soul and always treated me like I was one of her own. My deepest sympathy to the Shaughnessy family. Hoping that the support of loved ones brings you comfort during this sad time.

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Patricia Strong posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Alice and I have been friends for over 40 years and we along with our families have celebrated many happy occasions over the years—playing cards, celebrating New Years, bbqs, graduations, birthdays and get togethers. Our children grew up going to the same schools and were friends sharing many of the same sports and activities. Alice and I also worked together at the Marie Fleche Library for many years and shared our love for reading. I will miss her smiling face that I remember so well and hope she is at peace. Love, Trish and Roger and the Strong children

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Monday, May 15, 2023

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Alice Ruth Shaughnessy

1943 - 2023

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Alice Shaughnessy

1943 - 2023

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1943 - 2023

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Alice Shaughnessy

1943 - 2023

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