Jean Shakeshaft
May 19, 1944 - July 7, 2007

Jean Ann Shakeshaft, 63, of Englewood, Florida, former longtime resident of Port Charlotte, FL, died Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care Home in Port Charlotte.

Born May 19, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to George M. and Frances Caroline (nee-Kenworthy) Sears, Jean was raised by her beloved adoptive parents Lewis W. and Evelyn Marie (nee-Kenworthy) Laparl. Moving to this area from Algonac, Michigan in 1978, Jean was for many years, a sales associate for the Burnt Store Marina & Country Club Marina Golf Club in Punta Gorda.

She is survived by her beloved daughters, Sue Anne Downs, Robin Crooks and Karrie Marie Stanek; two sisters, Gloria Langell and Ruth (Ruthie) Rittenhouse; three brothers, Jim, Jerry and William Sears; six grandchildren, Michael Stanek, Kathryn and Nicholas Downs, Ryan Johnson, and Albert and Genavieve Crooks; longtime friend and former husband Ken Shakeshaft, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents and adoptive parents.

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Jean Ann Shakeshaft, 63, of Englewood, Florida, former longtime resident of Port Charlotte, FL, died Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care Home in Port Charlotte. Born May 19, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to George M. and Frances Caroline (nee-Kenworthy) Sears, Jean was raised by her beloved adoptive parents Lewis W.…

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beth greer left a message on July 10, 2007:
we saw each other through the good and the bad. but we were always there for each other. i could not love you more if you were my own sister. i will not say goodbye. i will see you again. till that time, be happy and keep us all in your loving arms. till then, my friend. i love you. ginger.
Irv & Gloria Langell left a message on July 10, 2007:
Our condolences to Karrie, Sue, Robin, Mike and Kenny. We will miss you so much sis. I love you and I will miss my best friend.
Cheryl, Paul and Amanda Lovasco left a message on July 10, 2007:
We love and miss you.
mike left a message on July 10, 2007:
hey mommy just wanna say i miss you so much love and say hi to grandpa and grandma for love you
Joyce & Bernie Punt left a message on July 10, 2007:
Jeannie was a sweetie who always had kind words and a smile for everyone, may she rest in peace. Bernie & Joyce Punt
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Bill & Becky Clarke left a message on July 10, 2007:
to my wonderful, loving aunt, whom i'm will sorely miss, my heart goes out to all the family, may she rest in peace
Robert L McNiff left a message on July 10, 2007:
To my Aunt who I will alway's love and miss,may the lord have her and keep her soul.
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