ADAMS, Mass. —  

Mrs. Candice Nicole (Bushman) Taber Shandor, 41, of Adams, died on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Long Beach, California on August 9, 1979, daughter of Deborah (Chase) Muccillo and the late Curtis Bushman. She attended schools in California and graduated from Long Beach State College before moving to Massachusetts where she graduated from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

Candice was employed as a substitute teacher for the Hoosac Valley Regional School District. Candice was a very empathetic person towards others. She always took the time to listen to her friends whether it was an hour or ten hours. She had a heart of gold and touched the lives of many.

Besides her mother and step father Steven of Laguna Beach, CA, Candice is survived by her husband, Matthew Shandor of Adams; her two children of whom she thought the world, Layla and Jude Taber and their father Michael of North Adams; her brother Christopher Felice of Denver, CO; a half brother Todd Bushman; two half sisters, Kim and Elizabeth Bushman and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and burial will be private for the family.

There are no calling hours.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.