MARY B SHAFEY's Obituary
Mary (Mimi) Shafey of Miami, FL passed peacefully on November 28, 2025 with her family by her side after a long illness.
Mary was born in CT to Mary Jane and Marvin Baumgardner. She grew up in Greenwich, CT and was a graduate of Greenwich Academy. She received an associate of science degree in nursing from Norwalk Community College and a BA from Manhattanville College.
In 1977 she moved to Miami where she was a nurse at Miami Heart Institute and was Head Nurse in the CCU. She was a Nurse Clinician at Mercy Hospital, and also had a position at the University of Miami School of Nursing.
Mary was married to Dr. Sherif Shafey, who predeceased her in 2013, and became office manager for his neurology practice. Together they travelled the world and enjoyed their homes in various locations in the US. They particularly enjoyed their home in Aspen, and their extended stays in Paris, where they studied French and enjoyed all the city has to offer.
Mary was actively involved in Miami with numerous charitable organizations, especially Camillus House, and the Junior League of Miami. She was also involved with the American Red Cross, where she was a member of the Tiffany Circle National Committee. She received many awards and recognitions for her philanthropic activities.
She is survived by her sister, Jane Granruth (Walter), her niece, Dr. Caroline Granruth Davis (Bren), her nephews William (Rachel) and James (Rachel), her great-nephew William Jr., and stepsons Omar and Joseph Shafey. She is also survived by many loving and devoted friends, who were like family to her.
The family would like to thank her longtime housekeeper Carol, the staff of Lennar Cancer center, Mercy Hospital, and her many supportive friends for their care of Mary during her final years.
Services were private. A celebration of life will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Mercy Hospital chapel, Miami. Contributions in her memory should be made to the Junior League of Miami, Camillus House, or the American Red Cross.
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