ORRINGTON – Frank W. Shaw Sr., 85, passed away May 13, 2010, at his residence. He was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Frank and Annie (Carver) Shaw. Frank served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II stationed in Italy. He was a member of East Orrington Congregational Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Avis (Wardwell) Shaw; daughter, Shaun and her husband, Van DeCesere; sons, Frank “Sonny” Jr. and wife, Debbie, Jeffrey, and Eric and wife, Lisa; granddaughter, Kristie Withee and husband, Josh; grandsons, Justin and Eric Jr.; great-grandson, Patrick; stepgrandsons, Matthew Gould and Seth Tremble; sisters-in-law, Lillian Goss and Gloria Shaw; a special niece, Ruthie Veazie and husband, Doug; many other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, George E. Shaw. A memorial gathering will be held noon-2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at Brookings-Smith, Clark-Piper Chapel, 55 South Main St., Brewer, where a memorial service will begin 1 p.m. Gifts in Frank’s memory may be made to East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road, Orrington, ME 04474. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
FRANK W. SHAW SR.
