The Expression: Hello Michael, I was a classmate of Joan's and a carpool member with Joan for three years. I lived in Cambridge and knew your mother and Mrs Shields. I have many happy memories of our days riding to Regis. I spoke to Joan at our 50th reunion in 2006. But it was the first time that I had seen her in years. We had a good talk and she looked great. I am sorry about your loss. Remember the good times with her as I am. Sincerely, Ginny Clark Kristo
Visitors name: M.A. SoupiosVisitors e-mail: Not Shown publicly The Expression: These are my impressions and recollections of Joan Shields, a friend at CW Post for 30 years: Bright, honest, loyal, no nonsense. One always understood where one stood with Joan. No bedside manner here. Just the way I liked it. She was one of a kind. I miss her already. God rest her soul.
Visitors name: Soraya SvoronosVisitors e-mail: Not Shown publicly The Expression: As a former Adjunct prof. in chemistry Dept at CW Post I am so proud for knowing Dr. Shields as my boss and my best supporter.All of us who knew her are extremely lucky because we had a chance to work with her for many years and now we will treasure her in our hearts forever. She was the greatest.
Visitors name: claire flynn cisternelli Regis '56Visitors e-mail: Not Shown publicly The Expression: Joan was always a dedicated lover of learning yet full of humor and the joy of living. It was a wonderful treat seeing her again at the Regis College 50th reunion. My prayers and thoughts are with you who now have many beautiful memories of Joan.
Visitors name: Mary KeenanVisitors e-mail: Not Shown publicly The Expression: I was a Regis classmate of Joan's .Had talked to her on the phone before our 50th. Then sat with her for awhile on the big day.Was shocked by her sudden death. Will remember her with a donation to Regis.Please offer my condolences to all her family & friends .With prayers,Mary Keenan
Visitors name: vlado gelevVisitors e-mail: Not Shown publicly The Expression: That was just too soon.
Visitors name: vlado gelevVisitors e-mail: Not Shown publicly The Expression: Dr. Shields was my amazing mentor. Without her generosity and kindness I couldn't be in the United States, and I wouldn't be a chemist. She was tough and kind and wise at the same time. She would weigh the sodium hydroxide straight into her palm, no gloves. Her advice was candid and clear, always on point, but she was extremely patient and kind at the same time. Good chemistry is having a basic curiosity about matter. Good teaching is democratic and patient. Those are things I learned from Dr. Shields. As the joke goes, Old chemists never die - they just reach equilibrium. I wish you'd stuck around a bit longer, and I wish I'd stopped by more often. On graduation day I spaced out and missed the handing out of the diplomas. Dr. Shields was there on the stage, with my diploma in her hand, looking awkward. I got a bunch of flowers the next day. She thought it was funny. I will miss you very much. Deeply grateful. vlado
Visitors name: michaelVisitors e-mail: Not Shown publicly The Expression: Dearest aunty I can not believe your gone. We are all going to miss you. I will do all I can to raise Hunter with your values. I will carry a part of you for the rest of my time. your loving nephew who you raised as a son. michael
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