(09/20/11) Burton F. Shaw, 72, of Flat River Road, Coventry, RI, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at RI Hospital, Providence, RI. Born in New York, NY, Burton was married to Lorraine J. (Lareau) Shaw for thirty-five years and was the son of the late Burton and Mary Shaw.
He was a machinist at Electric Boat for five years before retiring in 1991. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons; Scott M. Shaw and Ryan J. Shaw, a sister; Eileen Shaw and fourteen grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son; David P. Shaw. A Celebration of Life and a Military Honors Salute will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 12:00 pm (Noon) in the Gorton-Menard Funeral Home and Crematory, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. Burial will be private.
For online condolences, please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com.
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