Obituary of Janice Ann Shaskan

Janice Shaskan, 80, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2019 after a year-long battle with T-Cell Lymphoma. Her battle with cancer was fought as she lived; with style, grace, courage, and at the end, with peace and acceptance. We were incredibly blessed to have our mom with us for 80 years and that in her final days, she continued nourishing us with her love and strength. She was the Manager of Volunteer Services at Stamford Hospital where she was employed for 40 years. In her role, she matched local residents with volunteer opportunities and helped young medical students to find meaningful learning experiences. She also served on the hospital's Ethics Committee and helped champion the use of Schwartz Rounds, a program that encourages health care providers to openly discuss the experiences and emotions related to their cases. As much as Janice gave to the hospital, her gains was tenfold. Janice was born on November 18, 1938 in Plymouth PA to Joseph Perlick and Mary Rzodzki Perlick. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Samuel Harris Shaskan, who died on August 27, 1996; her brothers, Joseph (Junior), Stanley (Rusty) and Frank; her sister Irene Zajac; her sister-in-law, Ruth Perlick; brother-in-laws, Mike Zajac and Jerry Greene. She is survived by her beloved children: daughter and best friend Ann Shaskan; loving son Paul Shaskan (Kathy) and her favorite (and only) grandchild, Nol Kate Shaskan, sister-in-laws Rosalyn Perlick-Spencer and Sonya Greene, and many nieces and nephews. Prior to passing, she expressed the desire to acknowledge the many other people who have contributed to her long and happy life, including her close circle of cherished friends, her tennis pals over the years, and her much-respected colleagues and volunteers at Stamford Hospital. She will be missed for her commitment to the hospital, her sense of humor, and her enviable baking skills. We are beyond grateful for the love and support of our dear family, friends, and the amazing staff at Stamford Hospital and the Bennett Cancer Center who treated our mom with the utmost compassion, respect and love. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 19 at St. Johns Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien, CT followed by interment in Fairfield Memorial Park Cemetery, 230 Oaklawn Ave, Stamford, CT. Family and friends may call on Thursday, July 18 from 4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. at Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien, CT. Flowers are welcome, but as an alternative, please consider a donation to the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital Foundation. Funeral Home: Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road Darien, CT USA 06820