Name: Visitation for Barbara E. Shaw
Start: 2021-12-29T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-12-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Coolidge Ave.

Barbara E. Shaw, 79, of Manchester, passed away on December 22, 2021. She is the loving wife of Jeffrey Purinton with whom she celebrated 40 years of partnership.

Born on March 7, 1942 to the late Lionel and Louise (Koziatek) Cartier, she spent most of her life in Manchester serving her community in countless ways.

Barbara had a heart of gold. She adored her family, believed the best in everyone and was known to help anyone in need no matter what the situation. She retired from Manchester School District after teaching for 35 years. At the time of her retirement, she was a part time assistant principal and continued her work in the education system as a substitute teacher for many years. Barbara served 22 years as a New Hampshire State Representative and an Alderman in Ward 9 for more than 14 years. Her generosity, warm heart, and helpful nature will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Barbara is survived by her husband Jeffrey Purinton, daughters; Jillianne Girard and her husband Theodore of Candia, Jessy-Lyn Tetro and her husband Phillip of Weare, and Jennilee Santos and her husband Joseph of Merrimack, grandchildren; Riley, Emerson, Derek, Gavin, Nicholas, Theodore, and Jase, sister Lorene Molloy and her husband Robert Molloy of Manchester, and mother-in-law Dorothy Purinton. She is predeceased by her son Derek Shaw.

Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, December 29th from 3-7pm at the Phaneuf Funeral Home & Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 30th at 10am in The Blessed Sacrament Parish, 14 Elm Street, Manchester. Interment to take place in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum following the mass. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend.

Barbara loved children and her community. Her family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to your choice of one of the great city or statewide organizations dedicated to helping those that Barbara served.

To view Barbara's online tribute or write in the guestbook please visit www.PHANEUF.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Dec. 26, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Shaw

11 Entries

jennifer roy

January 5, 2022

Such an amazing person! She was instrumental in my elementary years. Always offering words of encouragement and support. It was truly an honor to have known her.

Daniel O'Neil

January 3, 2022

Four words are how I believe Barbara lived her life
Family, Faith, Friendship and Teacher !
I am honored to call Barbara my colleague

Jodie (Levandowski) Nazaka

December 29, 2021

I had the great honor of meeting Barabra Shaw at a young age. I first met Ms. Shaw as my fourth-grade teacher at Northwest Elementary School in Manchester, NH. I will never forget the impact Ms. Shaw had on me during such a short time. As a quiet and shy student, Ms. Shaw was my advocate. She saw the potential in every child and helped empower us to use our weaknesses as strengths. Even as an adult, she continued to advocate for me.

Twenty years later, as an adult, I had the great pleasure of working with Ms. Shaw when I took a job with the City of Manchester. It was always so heartwarming to present to the Board of Mayor and Alderman and have Ms. Shaw give me a personal shout-out every time. I will undoubtedly miss her good spirits and continued support.

Ms. Shaw didn´t just teach math and reading; she left lasting impressions on our lives as a mentor and role model. I wish every child could be as lucky to have a voice and advocate as Ms. Shaw.

She presence will be deeply missed, but her legacy will carry on forever.

Marilyn Pelletier

December 27, 2021

Sending deepest sympathy to Barbara's family. She was a classmate of mine at Central High Class of 1960. She was an amazing educator and inspired so many children over the years.

Nancy Reilly

December 27, 2021

Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Moe and Carol Labbe

December 26, 2021

To all of Barbara family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful, caring and very helpful person in Ward 9. If something needed attention to she would make sure it would get done. We enjoyed talking and being with her at a luncheon not long ago. She will truly be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Barbara's family and friends.

Deb Pelletier

December 26, 2021

Mrs. Shaw touched the lives of others. She was the greatest gift to her students. From the movie, It's a Wonderful Life. "No person is a failure who has friends." & " She was the richest person in town. "

Janet Sigman

December 26, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful teacher to my 2 boys. She was one of those teachers that the kids never forgot. She took my youngest son under her wing and we will never forget her for that. Rest In Peace. You will be missed.

Stephanie Vitale

December 26, 2021

Jeff so sorry for your loss. I have only great memories of Barbara. She was an amazing Lady love & light.

Diane Boucher

December 26, 2021

God Bless & Rest In Peace My Dear Friend.

Chris & Joe Gillooly

December 25, 2021

We send our deepest condolences to Barbara's family. She was very nice, caring...and she served her constituants very well.

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