Ethel A. Shafter Obituary
The family of Ethel A. Shafter in Chatham, Massachusetts announces her passing on May 4, 2026. Ethel, born on September 6, 1934, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ethel A. Shafter to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank J. Ankner and Ethel Dunn Ankner of Madison; and her siblings, Charles Ankner, Frank Ankner and Mary Ankner.
She is survived by: her significant other Robert L. Shafter; her children, Dennis Shafter, Mary Sullivan (James), Andrew Shafter (Maryann Boyd Shafter) and Brandy Chapman (Paul); and her grandchildren, Shannon Sullivan Wotring (Matt), Erin Shafter, Jack Shafter, Megan Sullivan, Kate Shafter, Kerry Sullivan, Tim Shafter, Connie Chapman, Brandon Chapman and Paul Chapman.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (http://www.sndden.org.) or ATTN: Sister Leonore Coan, SND, 30 Jeffreys Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938.
