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Roger Shawn Obituary
Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late George and Mary Shawn.
Roger was employed for 30 years at Electric Boat as a welding boss. After retirement, he enjoyed working with both of his sons at Bradford Motors and Shawn Monument Co. He was a life member of the Westerly BPOE #678, the Bradford Social Club and the Bradford Fire Dept. where he also served as Chief. Roger was also past president and life member of the Bradford Citizens Club.
In his younger days, he enjoyed racing speed boats and was a lifelong NASCAR fan.
Roger was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Joyce and his four children, Karen L. Knight of Bullhead City, AZ, Roger J. "Buster" Shawn, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Bradford, Richard N. Shawn and his wife Stephanie of Charlestown, and Kathy J. Shawn of Mohave, AZ; and two siblings, Ryan "Pudgie" Shawn of Bradford and Mary Ellen Terranova of Westerly. Roger also leaves behind eight cherished grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and his former son-in-law Lloyd Knight of Pahrump, NV.
A Celebration of Bones' Life will be held at Bradford Citizens Club, 124 Woody Hill Rd., Bradford on Friday, Nov. 3rd from 6pm-10pm. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Ken Brown
November 5, 2023
My Condolences to the family.
Shawn Jennerwein
November 4, 2023
Ricky , my condolences to you and your family . I always enjoyed your dads stories about " the good old days " and raising hell .
Byron Owen Brown
November 4, 2023
Shawn Family,
"Bones" touched many people's lives while on mother earth he will be remembered. I recall the times we spent deer hunting locally and in Nova Scotia. The camping together with the Champlin's, Sposato's, Palmer's and Werrbach families at Burlingame State Park Camp sight.
"Bones" was a handyman and was able and willing to help others.
The basketball steel post and braces in our driveway were welded by "Bones" over 45 years ago and is still standing. Our sons and family members
enjoyed many hours playing against each other, thank you "Bones".
He was welcomed into the Sky World by his old hunting buddies who passed
before him Frank William Sr. Robert Schilke Sr, Sandy Algiere, Slim Algiere, Frank Algiere, Robert Sullivan Sr, His Dad and George Pierce to mention a few.
Rest in peace "Bones" you left a trail for many to follow.
Where we are now "Bones" was. Where "Bones is now we shall be.
Byron, Pearl Brown and family
John Wisehart
November 4, 2023
R.I.P. Mr. Shawn. May God bless you and your wonderful family.
Theresa wright
November 4, 2023
Joyce and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Sincerely Theresa Wright
Brenda laspee
November 3, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tina
November 3, 2023
Ricky , I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad . Please extend our condolences to your family.
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