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Marilyn Joan SHAW

Female 1933 - 2018  (85 years)


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  • Name Marilyn Joan SHAW 
    Birth 4 Apr 1933  Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Census 1940  Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Residence 1986  Farmington, Strafford, New Hampshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 19 Oct 2018  Simsbury, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Siblings 2 brothers and 1 sister 
    Person ID I19465  bmds
    Last Modified 22 Oct 2023 

    Father Burpee Wainwright SHAW,   b. 10 Oct 1903, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Jun 1990, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Dorothy Gertrude NORTON,   b. 10 Mar 1908, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Sep 1986, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Family ID F7759  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Gaetano J. AMATO,   b. 3 May 1931, Meriden, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage 2 Jun 1956  Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age at Marriage Marilyn : 23 years old | Gaetano : 25 years old. 
    Divorce 1983  Hartford, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 3 daughters 
     1Female. Gayle Elizabeth AMATO,   b. Apr 1957 (Age 67 years)
     2Female. Susan AMATO
     3Female. Sara AMATO
     
    Family ID F7762  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Bernard Edward GERLING,   b. 19 Aug 1917, Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Nov 2009, Storrs Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years) 
    Marriage 29 Dec 1989  Putname, Windham, Connecticut Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age at Marriage Marilyn : 56 years old | Bernard : 72 years old. 
    Family ID F7763  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 4 Apr 1933 - Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1940 - Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 2 Jun 1956 - Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Link to Google MapsDivorce - 1983 - Hartford, Connecticut
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1986 - Farmington, Strafford, New Hampshire
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 29 Dec 1989 - Putname, Windham, Connecticut
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 19 Oct 2018 - Simsbury, Connecticut
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] 1940 US Census.
      Household (head: Burpee Shaw)

    2. [S4] Obituary.
      Marilyn Shaw Amato Gerling died in Simsbury, CT on October 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving daughters. Marilyn was born on April 4, 1933 in Springfield, MA. A graduate of Classical High School in Springfield, MA, she received her associates degree from Bay Path Junior College in 1952. After raising her family she received her B.S. from American International College in 1985, and her Masters in Social Work from University of Connecticut in 1987. She was most recently employed as the Director of the Mansfield Senior Center from 1988-2003. Following her retirement, in addition to spending time traveling nationally and internationally with her husband and enjoying time with her grandchildren around the country, Marilyn continued to follow her passion of service to others. She was active in her community at Glen Ridge Association, the Mansfield Senior Center, and in her church, the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield, CT, and was trained in Stephen Ministry. More recently she was an active member of the First Church of Christ Congregational, in Glastonbury. She was also a member of PEO International, a philanthropic organization of women celebrating the education and advancement of women.
       Marilyn is survived by her daughters Gayle, Susan, and Sara Amato and Kimberly Liu and spouses; her stepson Stephen Gerling and wife Martha; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bernard Gerling.
       A memorial service will be held at First Church of Christ Congregational, 2183 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT, at 1 p.m. on December 1 with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Marilyn’s life. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to be joined in supporting McLean’s Memory Care. Memorial donations in Marilyn’s name can be sent to McLean Care, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT 06070.
      — Hartford Courant Oct. 28, 2018.