Joan Shapiro
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Joan I.
Shapiro (Lockhart) RN
1943 - 2022
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Obituary for Joan I. Shapiro (Lockhart) RN

Joan I.  Shapiro (Lockhart) RN
JOAN I. SHAPIRO, RN
FORT FARIFIELD

Fort Fairfield – Joan I. Shapiro, RN, 78, wife of Dr. Ivan L. Shapiro, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at a Presque Isle healthcare facility, following a brief illness. She was born August 26, 1943 in Fulton, IL, the daughter of Macy James and Frieda (Friede) Lockhart.

Joan was a graduated of the Sterling, IL school system, Class of 1961 and went on to further her education at the Peoria Methodist Nursing School, where she graduated in 1964 as a registered nurse. She was married to Dr. Ivan L. Shapiro on December 28, 1968, whom she had met in the operating room at the University of Chicago. Joan was a dedicated registered nurse for thirty years and was a loving wife, mother, Nana, and most recently a great grandmother. Her family will miss her very much.

In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her son, Michael D. Shapiro on January 25, 2011; one brother, David Lockhart.

Joan is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Dr. Ivan L. Shapiro; one daughter, Audrey E. Shapiro, both of Fort Fairfield; one brother, Bob Lockhart of Ohio; two grandchildren, Kyle A. McCullough and his companion Brittany Page of Presque Isle, Karter M. O’Clair of Fort Fairfield; one great grandson, Harrison D. McCullough of Presque Isle; several nieces and nephews.

The Shapiro family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff of the AR Gould Hospital, Presque Isle for the compassionate and exceptional care given to Joan and her family during her recent hospital stay.

Friends may call Friday January 7, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Shapiro to the charity or organization of one’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gibersondorseyfuneralhome.com .

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