Charles E. Shaw

Charles E. Shaw 81, of Auburn passed away at the Clover Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 2nd, where he had been a resident for the past 8 months, with his family by his side. He was born in Lewiston on March 12, 1935, one of eleven children, to the late Vernon and Bertha (Hope) Shaw. He graduated from Lisbon High School, Class of 1954, and then went on to Work at US Gypsum and retired from General Electric after 30 years. After retirement he worked 8 years for United Ambulance Wheelchair Service as a driver. He enjoyed gardening and working outside, taking walks, decorating for the holidays, playing cards. He truly enjoyed attending ALL of his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.

He married Barbara (Greaton) Shaw on July 5, 1958 in Auburn and together they raised three wonderful children, Deborah Shennett of Lewiston, Steven Shaw and his wife Kathi of Lewiston and Michael Shaw and his wife Tomika of South Weymouth, MA, seven grandchildren: Matthew Shaw, Ryan Shaw and his girlfriend Ashley Cloutier, Tyler Shennett, Brian Shaw, Faith Shaw, Andrew Shaw and Megan Shaw, Sister Mildred (Shaw) Neeley and her husband Frank of Buffalo, NY, Sister-in-law Joyce Payne of Bangor and brother-in-law Roy Kimball of Turner. Two very special sister-in-law’s and their husbands, Shirley and John Hunt and Connie and Tom Robinson, his two very special cocker spaniels – Corey and Lucky, and many-many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Vernon and George and sisters Sadie, Madeline, Ruth, Helen, Dorothy and Mary.

The family thanks Clover Manor Nursing Home and Androscoggin Hospice House for their attention and special care they gave to Charles and the family. Special thanks to Libby, Arlene from Clover and Margaret, Mona from Androscoggin Hospice House.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Charles’ life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

. Visitation Fortin Auburn Saturday Nov. 5 from 6-8 PM. Funeral Sunday Nov. 6, 1 PM at the funeral home. Committal will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Charles memory may do so to The Auburn Church of Nazarene 38 Summer St. Auburn, ME 04210 or Edward Little Music Association 77 Harris St. Auburn, ME 04210. A Service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545.