Edward W. Shaw Obituary (1928

ROCKLAND - Edward W. Shaw, 79, died Friday, April 27, 2007, at his home after a long illness. Born April 18, 1928, in Blaine, he was a son of Claron and Rose Pratt Shaw. He attended schools in Mars Hill and in 1940 moved with his family to Thomaston, where he also attended local schools. Ed was first employed with the former Black & Gay Canning Company in Thomaston. January 27, 1956, he married Beverly J. Fickett in Rockland. The couple has made their home here since that time. In the early 1960's, he began employment with C.F. McMahon & Son Oil Distributors. With that company, Ed was introduced to the oil burner repair trade. Ultimately, he became a Licensed Oil Burner Technician. Ed continued with that company until it was sold in 1980 to Maritime Energy, where he worked until retiring in 1992. Not being able to sit idle, for the next five years he worked two days a week with Maritime Energy's service department. Since 1948, Ed was an active member of the Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church. For many years, Ed mowed the lawn at the church and served on various committees and boards. He was also active in the "Over 50 Club" and the "James Gang" Sunday school class. Ed always enjoyed helping others and could often be found painting, fixing or mowing for someone. He is remembered by many for his great, friendly demeanor and smile. Ed was pre-deceased by a sister, Gloria VanVliet and two brothers, Maynard Shaw and Laurel Shaw. He is survived by his wife Beverly, of 51 years; one son David E. Shaw and his wife Kimberly of Wilton, NY; two daughters Mary J. Conway and her husband Douglas of Dover, NH, Rebecca Shulz of Manchester, NH; four grandchildren, Rachel Conway, Jennifer Conway, Alexander Shaw, Daniel Shaw; his sister-in-law Madeline Shaw of Rockland; one cousin Shirley Roch of Stonington; three sister's-in-law and their husband's, Arlene and Newell McLain, Helen and Bertram Snow all of Rockland, Janice and Robert Connell of Gray, as well as several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2007, at Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church, One Waldo Avenue, Rockland. The Reverend Dr. Linwood Welch and Reverend Branan Becknell will officiate. Interment will follow in Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church, Lawn Mower Fund, One Waldo Ave., Rockland or Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care and Hospice, 170 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME 04841. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. Please take a moment to visit Ed's Personal Online Guest Book. Sign Guest Book