Joanne (Guarino) Shifres

Joanne (Guarino) Shifres, age 72, a well-known resident of Tyngsborough and the former Town Clerk, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home.  She was the wife of Marc R. Shifres, with whom she shared over 48 years of marriage.

Born in Revere on March 7, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Davin) Guarino.  She received her education from the Immaculate Conception School in Revere and was a graduate of UMass Amherst and Babson College, where she received her MBA. 

Joanne was employed by the Town of Tyngsborough for 23 years, and during that time, she served as the Town Clerk for 21 years, before her retirement in 2024.  A fixture at Town Hall, Joanne worked tirelessly for the residents, the local departments and government officials.  She was also active in many town events and often volunteered along with her husband, assisting in any way they could.

In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, playing solitaire and traveling.

Surviving her in addition to her husband Marc, are a son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Kristina Shifres; a daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Dana Bonia; a brother, Stephen Guarino; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Guarino and Kathleen Guarino; nieces, nephews and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her siblings, John, Thomas and sister-in-law, Sharon.

Relatives and friends will be received at the Tyngsborough Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 29, from 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in her memory to Dana Farber at https://www.dana-farber.org/  or the Special Olympics at https://www.specialolympics.org/

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