Mrs. Joyce M. (Vignault) Shultz, 73, of Lowell, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Tufts Medical
Center. The daughter of the late Louis and Irene (Fradette) Vignault, she was born in Lawrence
and had been a Lowell resident all her life. Mrs. Shultz was a store manager for Cumberland
Farms for 28 years. She was a member of the Jaycees (Junior Chamber) and loved to spend
time with her family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shultz was also pre-deceased by her son
Scott Gagne, and sister Nancy Fino. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years Frank
O. Shultz of Lowell, four daughters: Wendy McParland& partner Spyros Papadopuolus of
Lowell, Amy Robichaud & husband Randy of Leominster, Jennifer Fors & husband Michael of
Gardner, and Rebecca Shultz & partner Matt Drolet of Fitchburg. Three sons: Timothy Gagne of
Dracut, Johnathan Shultz & partner Deanna Cao of Leominster, and Matthew Shultz & Wife
Diane of Port Charlot, FL. Two sisters: Paula Girard of Salisbury, and brother-in-law Daniel Girard or Oregon, and Janice Frechette & amp;
Husband Reginald of Lawrence. One brother Michael Vignault & partner Valerie Rapholz of
Natural Bridge, NY. There are 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 4:00
pm to 7:00 pm at Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 1400 Broadway Rd., Dracut. A funeral
service will be held Thursday at 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Online condolences may be
shared at www.racicotfuneralhome.com.