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Lisa Eichelser Obituary
Born in Pittsfield, MA on August 14, 1967, she was the daughter of Raymond and Nancy Sheran Shaw.
Lisa was a 1985 graduate of Pittsfield High School and graduated from their cosmetology program.
She married Eric Eichelser on November 19, 1988.
Mrs. Eichelser was a hair stylist for many years and was the owner and operator of Shawtique Salon.
She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church where she started the prayer shawl community.
Lisa is survived by her husband Eric Eichelser of Pittsfield. Two daughters, Kayla R. Eichelser and Brenna M. Eichelser, both of Pittsfield. A son, Justin J. Eichelser of Pittsfield. Two grandchildren, Jemel A. Black and Ayden J. Eichelser. Two sisters, Kelly Shaw Noble and husband Mark of Lake Suzy, FL, and Susan Shaw Boyd and husband Peter of Pittsfield, as well as her father, Raymond H. Shaw of Hinsdale. Lisa also leaves many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother Nancy L. Shaw and sister Kristin Shaw.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, Friday, December 30, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, celebrated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held, Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of the funeral home.
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Joanne Dipietro
December 21, 2023
Thinking of you and your family Eric. Sending hugs and prayers. Rest in peace Lisa.
Rosemary Torchia Sanborn
December 30, 2022
Eric, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Chris & Bill
December 30, 2022
Dear Ray & Family,
Please know our heart is broken for your loss of Lisa. She was a joy and love for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deepest sympathies,
Chris & Bill
Kelly (Smith) Kiss
December 30, 2022
Eric, my heart is broken for you and for all your family. Warm thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Joanne Dipietro
December 29, 2022
I am so sorry and send love and sympathy to all the family. I enjoyed working with Lisa at Oasis. She was a very talented stylist and and a great friend. She was always so sweet. Every time I saw Lisa, she had a smile. She loved her family and was so proud of them. I will miss her. Good bye old friend. May you rest in peace.
Michele Hughes
December 29, 2022
To the Eichelser and Shaw families,
I was heartbroken to hear of Lisa´s passing. Lisa was a kind, caring, and loving friend to all! We had a lot of fun in the Sacred Heart Prayer Shawl group that she started.
I will miss you, my friend! Love you!!
Sending all of you healing prayers and hugs.
Wendy caden
December 29, 2022
I was so heartbroken to hear of Lisa´s passing. I knew lisa from school days,she was such a sweet person.my sympathy to the Shaw and Eichelser families
Charlene McDonnell
December 29, 2022
Eric, Justin, Kayla Brenna, Kelly and Suzie,
I am so sorry to hear of Lisa´s passing. She was a kind, caring, gentle soul who touched so many lives with her positivity. Please hold the fond memories tight as they will get you through the toughest days. Such a tremendous loss. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Charlene
Bill & Debbie Tobin Spring Hill Florida
December 28, 2022
Ray and family, so sorry to hear about Lisa you are in our thoughts and prayers please accept our condolences
Vera Cartier
December 28, 2022
My heart is breaking hearing the news of Lisa's passing. What a wonderful caring person who I have know for many years not only as my hairdresser but as a friend. Praying for comfort and peace for her family and her soul rest in peace.
Sean & Kerry McMahon
December 28, 2022
Kelly, Susan & Family
I am so heartbroken to hear of this sad news. I adored your sister & I am so thankful we had a beautiful talk just weeks ago. Please extend my sympathy to you Dad & all of Lisa´s family. I hope you will find some comfort knowing she is with your Mom & Kristen. So very sorry & I´ll be holding you all so close to my heart as you get through this very difficult time. Sending so much love. Kerry & Sean McMahon.
Sharon Hall Seckler
December 28, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Shaw and Eichelser families. I will always remember her laughter and the fun family camping trips to Rhode Island. Rest in peace dear friend.
Kathy Danis Reardon
December 28, 2022
Eric, Justin, Kayla, Brenna and family,
My heart breaks for you. Lisa was kind, compassionate and a truly beautiful soul. I´ll always remember her cheery spirit and smile. I pray you find comfort in your precious memories of her.
Rest in peace sweet Lisa, you will be missed.
Kathy Danis Reardon
Sharon and Jim Gilmore
December 28, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. Our deepest condolences to you all. Sending prayers.
Tina Newton
December 28, 2022
Oh Lisa, Mom would be heartbroken. Eric, Brenna, Kayla, Justin we are so sad to hear this news. Lisa may you be free...R.I.P. sweetheart.....
Love Tina and Brad Newton
Lynn Katz Danzig
December 28, 2022
Ray and Family,
My deepest condolences. My parents lived at 19 Darlene for many years and you were so helpful to them.
Lynn Katz Danzig
Al & Bet (Penna) DiNicola
December 28, 2022
Eric,
So sorry to learn of Lisa's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Victoria S
December 28, 2022
Sending my deepest condolences to you all. I am heartbroken for everyone but I am glad she is at peace. Thinking of all of you at this time. My love to you, Lisa loved you all soo much!
Lorraine Roccabruna
December 28, 2022
My sincere sympathy to the Eichelser and Shaw families. Lisa always displayed her kind, sweet soul! She left too soon from all of her loved ones.
Robert Newbery
December 28, 2022
Lisa was such a friendly and kind individual. It was a blessing to know her.
Bob Newbery
Sharon M. Croshier
December 28, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Lisa´s passing. My heart goes out to you all. Prayers sent
Brian Killion
December 28, 2022
To Eric and family, and Ray and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Lisa's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. You are all in my thoughts today and always.
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