Marilyn Joan SHAW
1933 - 2018 (85 years)-
Name Marilyn Joan SHAW Birth 4 Apr 1933 Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts 
Gender Female Census 1940 Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts [1] Residence 1986 Farmington, Strafford, New Hampshire Death 19 Oct 2018 Simsbury, Connecticut [2] 
Siblings2 brothers and 1 sister Person ID I19465 bmds Last Modified 22 Oct 2023
Father Burpee Wainwright SHAW, b. 10 Oct 1903, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut d. 3 Jun 1990, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (Age 86 years) Mother Dorothy Gertrude NORTON, b. 10 Mar 1908, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts d. 21 Sep 1986, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (Age 78 years) Family ID F7759 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Gaetano J. AMATO, b. 3 May 1931, Meriden, Connecticut (Age 93 years) Marriage 2 Jun 1956 Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Age at Marriage Marilyn : 23 years old | Gaetano : 25 years old. Divorce 1983 Hartford, Connecticut Children 3 daughters 1 . Gayle Elizabeth AMATO, b. Apr 1957 (Age 67 years)2 . Susan AMATO3 . Sara AMATOFamily ID F7762 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Bernard Edward GERLING, b. 19 Aug 1917, Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia d. 24 Nov 2009, Storrs Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut (Age 92 years) Marriage 29 Dec 1989 Putname, Windham, Connecticut Age at Marriage Marilyn : 56 years old | Bernard : 72 years old. Family ID F7763 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Birth - 4 Apr 1933 - Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Census - 1940 - Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Marriage - 2 Jun 1956 - Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts 
Divorce - 1983 - Hartford, Connecticut 
Residence - 1986 - Farmington, Strafford, New Hampshire 
Marriage - 29 Dec 1989 - Putname, Windham, Connecticut 
Death - 19 Oct 2018 - Simsbury, Connecticut Pin Legend 
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Sources - [S7] 1940 US Census.
Household (head: Burpee Shaw)
- [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.
- [S4] Obituary.
- [S7] 1940 US Census.
