Portland– Anne Marie (Shaw) Boothby, 78, formerly of Allen Ave., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday April 3, 2019. She was born in Portland Maine, a daughter of William Wallace and Mary (Devine) Shaw. She attended Cathedral High School. She raised 6 children and worked as an executive assistant and then in retail at JC Penney for over 20 years.
Many called her “Annie.” She was known for her kindness and great sense of humor. She was fun to be around, her smile lit up the room. She cherished her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, James P Shaw; sister and brother in-law, Mary and Joseph Macek; and a son, James Davis.
She is survived by her sons John and Christopher Davis and Frank Boothby; daughters, Nancy Keast and husband Mark, Heidi Cote and husband Trevor; grandchildren, Jessica, Megan and Matthew Keast, Brady and Erik Bowen and Tyler and Ella Cote.
The family would like to thank the staff of Seaside Rehabilitation and Beacon Hospice for their devoted care and kindness.
Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Wednesday, April 10th, at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St. Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.
A Celebration of Life will be held 5-8pm Wednesday Evening at 33 Elmwood in Westbrook.
Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to sign Annie’s online guest book.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Greater Portland Family Promise PO Box 11048. Portland ME 04104, https://greaterportlandfamilypromise.org/donate/
