VANCEBORO – Barbara E. Shaw, 79, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at a Calais nursing home. Barbara was born July 20, 1928, in Princeton, daughter of the late Stephen and Iris (Pratt) Shaw. She graduated from Walt-ham High School, Class of 1947. Barbara was employed as a secretary for more than 30 years with Waltham Grinding Wheels Co., Waltham, Mass. She was a national weather service spotter for 12 years and a member of Vanceboro Historical Society. Barbara enjoyed bingo and doing crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Charles Shaw Sr.; and a nephew, Charles Shaw Jr. Surviving are her daughter, Susan Slowe and her husband, James, of Vanceboro; three sisters, Lillian Monette of Waltham, Mass., Ruth Palmer of Tucson, Ariz., and Louise Labossiere of Vanceboro; a brother, Stephen Shaw of Waltham, Mass.; a special niece, Michelle Osborne and her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Sarah, of Vanceboro; a special nephew, Joseph Labossiere and his friend, Michelle Crosby, of Vanceboro; many other nieces and nephews; and her “canine grandson,” Chester. A celebration of Barbara’s Life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Vanceboro United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center Activity Fund, 32 Palmer St., Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
BARBARA E. SHAW
