D-E ’86

Melissa Clott Shafner | D-E'86 | obituary

We were informed of the passing of Melissa Clott Shafner by her family.

Her obituary can be found on Legacy.com, Melissa Anne Shafner, or the local newspaper TheDay.com.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/theday/name/melissa-shafner-obituary?id=10799145

New London – Melissa Anne Shafner, 53, passed away on June 29, 2021. Melissa was born in Belleville, N.J., on March 20, 1968, the daughter of Jay Clott, Boca Raton, Fla., and the late Nancy (Falk) Clott.

Melissa leaves a loving son Noah Zane; a brother Jonathan Clott (Rachel); stepmother Emily Danson; ex-husband Daniel Shafner; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Melissa graduated from Connecticut College, Phi Beta Kapa, Summa Cum Laude. She also graduated with a top scholastic award from Hofstra University School of Law and then was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar. She received a master’s degree in special education from the University of New Haven. She was a ten-year board member of the Solomon Schechter Academy in New London. Melissa was the Director of Student Accessibility Services at Connecticut College.

Melissa was a Warrior Princess enduring the complexities of Pancreatic Cancer. She had a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. She was always a loyal friend to family and friends.

Schedule of Upcoming D-E Alumni and Community Events

Save the Dates!

November 28 – Dec 22, 2023

Blue & Gold Community Challenge
25 Days… 400 Donors… Unlock $50,000 for D-E!

February 1, 2024

Deadline for submission of Class Notes to our next magazine!
Email alumninews@d-e.org

April 27, 2024

Bulldog Bash
A Special Fundraiser Event to Benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!
Featuring The RUBIX KUBE Band!

May 23, 2024

Young Alumni BBQ for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 on Leggett Field
Senior Class Panel with Young Alumni
Speed Networking with Alumni

October 18 – October 20, 2024

Reunion Weekend for all alumni and faculty
With special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9.

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