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David Shaw Obituary

SHAW, DAVID W. (RET. SGT. R.I.S.P.)
81, of Echo Drive, Barrington, died peacefully on February 25, 2021.
His funeral will be held on Monday March 1, 2021 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday 2-6 pm. The guidelines set forth by the Rhode Island Department of Health will be observed. Face coverings are required and only fifteen people will be allowed in the building at a time. For online condolences and full obituary please visit wrwatsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 27, 2021.

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BOB AND LIDIA OSTER AND FAMILY

March 1, 2021

To the Shaw family: Sorry for your loss.

Rick Bayha

March 1, 2021

David was my best friend, best man and God father to my first born. He and his family was loved by me and my wife. May you rest in peace my friend.
Rick and Peter Bayha, Waxhaw NC.

Det. Lt. Richard N. Silva, Ret., EPPD

February 27, 2021

Having known Dave for many years, I lived on Middle St., along with his sister and brother. I remember when he joined the RISP and it made me proud that someone from Riverside attained that. May God bless him.

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