Westport - Barbara (Sherman) Shaw, 81, of Westport passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at home after a brief illness. She was the widow of Allen G. Shaw, Jr.
Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Henry P. and Marion (Dean) Sherman, she had lived in Westport for most of her life. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and the former Allen’s Business School in Fall River. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Westport United Congregational Church.
Survivors include a son: Allen G. Shaw III and his wife Darlene of Dartmouth; a daughter: Ann E. Holden and her husband Wayne of Westport; a brother: Bradford W. Sherman and his wife Joann of New Bedford; 7 grandchildren: Sherry-Ann, Kimberly, Lance, Jeremy, Angela, Jill & Kegan; 5 great grandchildren: Abigayle, Julia, Tyler, Kaelyn & Korynne; and 2 nieces.
Arrangements will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Schwartz Center for Children, One Posa Place, Dartmouth, MA 02747.