Michael Edward Shaffer, 66, of Boyds, MD, passed away on July 29, 2026.

 

Michael was the loving husband to Carole L. Shaffer.

 

Born on September 3, 1959 in West Virginia, he was the son to Mary Louise (Glasscock) Shaffer and the late Edward Lee Shaffer.

 

Mike was a free spirit who taught everyone around him to live life to the fullest. He loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren and friends, taking long road trips and motorcycle rides, tinkering on old cars, puttering in his garden, and playing games and guitars. 

 

Along with his wife and mother, Michael was survived by his two children; Justin Shaffer, Aaron Lempert, sister; Susan L. Cassidy and 3 grandchildren; Madison, Zachary and Christopher, nephew Ryan Cassidy and niece Shannon Pisculli.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday August 15 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD  20838.

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in his memory to Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center which allowed Mike eleven more years to spend with his loved ones. Please consider donating to share that gift with as many people as possible.

You can make a gift at https://secure.jhu.edu/form/transplant

Recognized for its significant advancements in transplant surgery, Hopkins surgeons have provided world-class care, ensuring that patients receive the most advanced treatments in medicine. These specialists have been at the forefront of ongoing research into surgical intervention and organ transplantation. At the Comprehensive Transplant Center, specialists convert novel discoveries into new treatments, ultimately saving and extending lives.