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Virginia S. (nee Root), 90, passed away on October 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late I. Bradford Shaw. Daughter of the late Herbert S. Root, Sr. and Ruth F. (nee Smith), she was born in Waterbury, CT on February 13, 1923. Devoted mother of Peter (Vivien) Shaw, Ruth E. Shaw, William B. Shaw, Mary (Donald) Winslow, and Jesse (Janet) Shaw. Cherished grandmother of Kristen (Daniel) Holligan, Holly L. Shaw, Eric W. Shaw, Edward A. C. Winslow, Robin (Mary) Riley, Johanna (Travers) Evans, Ian (Bobbie) Riley, Bradford (Amanda) Shaw, Gordon C. Shaw, Alexander P. Shaw, and Emma M. Shaw. Great-grandmother of 8. Dear sister of the late Herbert (Dorothy) S. Root, Jr., the late Mildred (Joseph) Stevens, and Allan (Betty) Root. Virginia graduated from Crosby High School (Waterbury, CT), Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College), and Pratt Institute (1947 with degree in Library Science). She worked for twenty-two years as a librarian at Cornell University, especially in Mann Library. She resided for many years in Waterbury, CT, Ithaca, NY, Lexington, KY, and Madeira, OH. Funeral service was held on October 27, 2013 at Old Armstrong Chapel, Indian Hill, OH 45243. Interment and graveside service will be held later with family in Bethlehem, CT. Condolences may be expressed at www.gilliganfuneralhomes.com
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Tom Clausen
October 31, 2013
While in college I had the good fortune to work at Mann Library as a part time student worker and later for 38 years as a staff person. Ginny was my wonderfully considerate boss and supervisor at the outset. She was both generous and compassionate and a great influence for me and many others. As I matured into my full time position at Mann it was a happy recognition to realize so many of my best work habits were a result of working with Ginny. My condolences to her family and gratitude to her for such a great example of really positive public service.
Jeff Diver
October 31, 2013
It was my privilege to work with Ginny for many years as Senior Night Supervisor at Mann Library. Her understanding and compassion during a most difficult part of her life was remarkable. I greatly appreciate the high standards she set as a supervisor, standards which I later applied with great success as Coordinator of the Mann Library Computing Centers.
Nancy Nivison
October 31, 2013
My condolences on the passing of your mom, Ruth. I worked with her briefly at Mann library. From your old jr/sr high school friend, Nancy (Sears) Nivison
October 31, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. May God comfort you all. 2 Cornthians 1:3,4
October 31, 2013
I am so sorry to learn that Aunt Ginny died. "Aunt" because I grew up with Sam and Dot and their kids in Connecticut -- and in the '50s all close adults were "Aunt" and "Uncle."
Now I'm in Ithaca and got to spend time with this wonderful, welcoming, generous, loving woman. She was a complete delight and treasure.
I missed her when she left Ithaca and now miss her even more because she has left us all. I'm very sad and send my condolences and all my love.
Gret Atkin (daughter of the late Dottie Atkin Stevens, later wife of Joe Stevens)
October 28, 2013
To My Dear Cousins Peter, Ruth, Bill, Mary, Jessie and your family members; My Deepest Sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and great Grandmother. May you find comfort knowing she has joined her love and your father Bradford in the blissful arms of heaven. May you find comfort in your memories of the love and fun times you shared with her. May you find comfort knowing that Heaven is a beautiful, peaceful, loving and joyful place. She was a kind and fun Aunt. I loved to talk to Aunt Ginny and will cherish the memories of our visits when she would stay with her brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Betty Root on Bethwood Lane in Woodbury, CT. I am thinking of all of you and sending blessings to all of you. Love from All, Becky, Phil, Michael and Kelly
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