Frances Fort Shaw

SHAW--Frances Fort, of a heart attack, November 19. An editor and writer, she provided services to architects, city planners, governmental agencies and foundations. Frances was happiest when giving, helping and caring for others; not only to friends, but to many whom she could never know. She contributed significant time and money to the Prospect Park Alliance, and to social welfare and dance organizations. Her husband Kendall adored her. Her writing experience began with a book she wrote as a New Orleans high school thesis project. After graduate study at Wellesley College, Frances taught Physics there. She is survived by Kendall, Eileen Madrid, a niece, and Milton H. Lintz, Jr., a nephew. Contributions may be made to the Frances Fort Shaw Memorial Fund of the Prospect Park Alliance, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Frances' life will be celebrated in the spring beneath two groves of budding trees that she donated to beautiful Prospect Park. Her gentle, joyful spirit and sweet laughter are missed.