Helen M Shaw

Helen M Shaw obituary, Wrightstown, NJ

Helen M Shaw

Helen Shaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Homes - Manalapan on Feb. 14, 2026.
Helen M. Shaw, 91, of Manalapan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at CentraState Medical Center. Helen was born in Queens, New York, and later made New Jersey her home. She devoted her professional life to helping others as an Occupational Therapist, providing compassionate care and improving the quality of life for those she served. In her free time, Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy.

Helen was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Florence Lieberson, her sister Murial "Mickey" Beller, and her beloved husband Morton Shaw. She is survived by her loving sons, Randy Shaw and his wife Karen, Gary Shaw and his wife Petra, her cherished granddaughters, Jessica & Riley Shaw; and her adored great-grandchildren, Sophia Dillard and Adrian Dillard. She also leaves behind extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Friends and family are invited to gather on Wednesday, February 18, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North, Manalapan. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Brigadier General Cemetery, date and time to be announced.

To leave a condolence or find directions, please visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com.

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