Mary Alberta Shaw
Friday, September 19, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Age:
97 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday July 19, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prayer Service: 5:30 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday July 20, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Wednesday July 20, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Friday, September 19, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Age:
97 years old
Friday, September 19, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Age:
97 years old
Mary Alberta Shaw
Mary Alberta Shaw, 97, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Madonna Meadows Assisted Living.
Mary was born on September 19, 1924, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Frank and Victoria (Jelinski) Ewert. She graduated from Rochester High School. She worked at Fannie Farmer Candies, Mayo Clinic Annex Building in Urology. On October 2, 1947, she married Harold B. Shaw. After raising four children, she worked at Civic League Day Nursery where she prepared meals for a hundred children a day for over 28 years. Many of her recipes are sought after to this day.
Mary was a Charter member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and the St. Gertrude’s Rosary Group. Mary prayed the rosary for peace with parishioners, joined by the St. Francis School children every Thursday after the 9/11 attacks. Mary enjoyed playing cribbage, cards and bingo as well as gardening (both flowers and vegetables). Mary was a member of the Rochester Garden and Flower Club where she co-chaired the Soldier’s Field Veterans Memorial Gardens. Other organizations Mary belonged to were the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Rochester Police Department TRIAD, Rochester Senior Center and the Huff and Puff club.
Mary is survived by her sons John (Josephine) of Jasper, Alabama, Mark (Lynn) of Valley Center, California, daughters Catherine and Ann of Rochester, Minnesota. Grandchildren Michael (Marilynn), Matthew (Benedith Dioquino (Bene)), 1st LT Meghan Shaw. One great granddaughter (Madeline).
She is preceded in death by her husband, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. with rosary at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass on Wednesday. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
Online condolences are welcome at www.Mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Mary Alberta Shaw has received the following condolences.
Ann, Cathy, and Family -
Our deepest condolences to you guys as you grieve this heavy, difficult loss. You are all in our thoughts and on our hearts.
All our love,
Dara and Zeke
I'm so sorry Cathy and Ann For the loss of your mother. She was a lovely lady. God bless you and your whole family. Deanna (Gander) Tupper
I'm so sorry Cathy and Ann For the loss of your mother. I don't think I'll ever be able to watch an episode of Andy Griffith again without thinking of Mary. She loved watching "The sheriff of Mayberry" as she would call it and many times we would watch it together. It was a pleasure to make her laugh as she played bingo with us and give her her dark chocolate when she won. God bless you and your whole family. Kris, Madonna Meadows, Birchwood.
Dear Mark and family, Thinking of you all as you say good bye to your mother earthside, She led a fantastic life. I am sorry I couldn't make it to the services, I am sure they were lovely. Take care of each other.
Ann, Cathy, and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!
- Brittany Wright
Ann and Cathy,
Sending my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I remember a lot of 4th of July backyard barbecues. I hope the fireworks are continuously enjoyed by your Mom with your Dad and my parents and the Smiths. Your mother will be missed but I hope your happy memories last forever.
Cathy, Ann, and Family --
So sorry to hear that your mother passed away. As your family gathers to remember, may all of you be blessed with the peace of knowing she is resting eternally with all the other faithful who've gone before us.
Barb Carlson Gorghuber
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know there are many fond memories! Both of my children were blessed with the opportunity to attend Civic League Day Nursery and were welcomed every day with a homemade breakfast and lunch lovingly prepared by Mrs. Shaw. Every day she treated the children with respect and kindness. Mrs. Shaw created a home-like feel for little ones still sleepy and maybe a little anxious about Mom leaving for the day. She touched a lot of young lives. Thank you for sharing your Mom and hope for God's warm embrace and gentle peace during this difficult time.