Florence Shaw

Florence A. Shaw 1926 - 2012 HOOSICK FALLS, NY Florence A. Shaw, 85, passed away on Friday, April 13, at her residence on Rogers Avenue in Hoosick Falls. She was the wife of the late Howard V. "Dee" Shaw who died in 2007. Florence was born on Sept. 15, 1926, in Hoosick Falls, daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Eagle) Albowicz. She was graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Hoosick Falls. Florence and her husband, Dee, owned and operated Dee's Sunoco Gas Station on the River Road for 25 years. She later operated Dee's Do-Dads gift shop and worked at Price Chopper in Bennington passing out super samples. Florence was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church, member of St. Stanislaw Society and she enjoyed traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her son, Mark Shaw of Hoosick Falls, two granddaughters, a great-grandson, two nieces and a nephew. She was predeceased by a son, Dennis Shaw. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday (today) at 11 a.m. from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will follow the mass at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the start of the mass. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Academy through the MAHAR FUNERAL HOME, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, which is handling the arrangements.