JANE ELIZABETH SHATTUCK

SHATTUCK, Jane Elizabeth (Bergwall) A prominent Boston philanthropist and civic volunteer, died of natural causes, on October 3, 2025, at the age of 99. She lived at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA and later at The Bridges of Epoch in Sudbury, MA. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1926, from Swedish immigrants. Mrs. Shattuck married Mayo Adams Shattuck, Jr. in 1947 and raised her family in Hingham, Massachusetts. Mrs. Shattuck was an active volunteer and civic leader throughout her life. She graduated from Hingham High School and attended Simmons College during World War II. She left Simmons after three years to get married and raise a family. She was very proud of her association with Simmons and over the years, served as a Trustee and established a scholarship for young women traveling overseas for their studies. At the age of 86, Mrs. Shattuck was awarded a full Bachelor of Arts degree from Simmons in a special ceremony of the regular commencement of all graduates, to recognize her important contributions to the university. Mrs. Shattuck was actively involved in the Women's National Association of Farm and Garden, given her passion for gardening. She was a supporter and overseer of Huntington Theatre in Boston and served as a docent at The Museum of Fine Arts. She was an active member of The Country Club in Brookline, the Cohasset Golf Club and the Union Club in Boston. She spent a good part of every summer on her beloved Chebeague Island with her family. There, she was a co-founder of the Great Chebeague Tennis Club and an officer of the Great Chebeague Golf Club. She loved both tennis and golf late into her life. Her son, Mayo, commented: "My mother loved the island more than anything in life. There, she was at peace with her family and friends, sailing almost daily, playing bridge, and always struggling to drive it over the water at the infamous seventh hole." She was also an avid skier at Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire for decades. Mrs. Shattuck's husband, Mayo Adams Shattuck, Jr. (known as Jim), was a Managing Partner of State Street Research & Management Company and at various times was Treasurer of Harvard University and Director at Aetna Insurance and Scovill Manufacturing. He died in 1974. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shattuck moved to Beacon Hill in Boston and enjoyed the city and all its cultural attributes. She remained involved with her husband's class of '48 at Harvard and ran many events around reunions for the widows of graduates. Her daughter, Lisa, said: "Mom was a worldly and sophisticated lady, but had a huge heart and an infectious personality. Everyone loved my mother; she had a smile for everyone right to her last day." She is survived by her daughter, Susan Shattuck and her husband, Ron Sullivan; her daughter, Lisa Halpin and her husband, Bob Halpin; and her son, Mayo A. Shattuck, III. She had 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Mrs. Shattuck is survived by her beloved sister, Barbara Ann Nicholls, with whom she travelled throughout the world. She also leaves Michelle Foley, a long time aide and "bestie." A special thanks for the caring staff at The Bridges at Sudbury and Hospice of Care Dimensions. The Memorial Service will be held November 14, at 11am, at The Trinitarian Congregational Church, in Concord, MA, with a gathering to follow. A Memorial Service will be held on Chebeague Island, during the 2026 summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Simmons University, The Jane Bergwall Shattuck '48 Endowed Scholarship and to The Recompense Fund, P.O. Box 42, Chebeague Island, ME 04017.

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