Obituary: Elizabeth 'Bette' Shaw

The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home.

Elizabeth A. Shaw (Booth), also known as Bette, passed away on Dec. 2 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Paul W. Shaw of the 82nd Airborne, to whom she was married for 46 years.

A longtime resident of Dracut, MA, Shaw relocated to NK in her later years to enjoy the seaside and adventure with her son Capt. Paul W. Shaw II. She enjoyed the outdoors with her family and friends including sailing and car shows, and always enjoyed a cold beer. Always willing to try something new, she was eager for adventure, and made those around her comfortable with her warm smile. She loved animals and also enjoyed her birds named "Bonnie & Clyde," for obvious reasons. 

She is survived by her son, Capt. Paul W. Shaw II of North Kingstown, RI; her daughters, Colleen Demers of Pelham, NH and Lisa Scalley of Dracut, MA; eight grandchildren, Benjamin and Nicholas Demers, Shawn Scalley, Michael II, Brittany, Matthew, Patrick and Ryan Shaw. All her grandchildren excel in sports. She was mother of the late Michael Shaw; and sister of the late Raymond Booth.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours Wednesday, Dec. 5  from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Nashua Special Olympics, 27 Raymond Street, Nashua, NH 03064 will be appreciated.