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Joan Shaw Obituary

Of Saugus, June 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Raymond P. Shaw. Devoted mother of Susan Lecouras and her husband Harry of Salem, Raymond P., Jr. and his wife Phyllis of Tewksbury, Steven and his wife Leanne of Lynn, and Robert "Bo" and his wife Dawn, Scott and his wife Lisa, and Michael and his wife Nicole, all of Saugus. Sister of Richard Sheehan and his fiance Fran MacCuish of Everett and the late John J. Sheehan, Jr. and Robert Sheehan. Cherished grandmother of Marc Lecouras and his wife Gina, Katie, Kara, Jayson, Ashley and Andrew Shaw, all of Saugus. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and her 13 year-old golden retriever, Buddy. Funeral from the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, Thursday, June 26 at 10 AM. Funeral Mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 16 Summer St., Saugus at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. For directions, obituary and guestbook, please visit www.robinsonfuneralhome.com Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781)-665-1900

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2008.

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Angelo Santostefano

June 25, 2008

To the whole Shaw family:
I am sorry for the loss. I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time. Sorry that I am unable to make any services.

Uncle Frank & Auntie JoAnn Bertolino

June 24, 2008

Scott, Lisa and Family we send our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep your mother and your family in our prayers.

Carolyn Cioffi

June 24, 2008

Ray,Sue,Bo,Steve,Michael and Scott, I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to you all. I will always remember Joan as a kind and generous person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Paul and Elaine Tilly

June 24, 2008

Steve:
We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss.

Ellen Sullivan

June 24, 2008

Michael, I am so sorry for your loss I will keep your mother in my prayers and I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time

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