Mr. Frank "Babe" Shaw

Frank "Babe" Shaw, 100, of 62 Maple St., Adams, went to be with his loving wife in Heaven on Saturday afternoon, February 6, 2016. Dad was born in Adams on February 7, 1915, a son of the late Joseph and Annie (Crombleholme) Shaw, and attended Adams schools. Dad worked at the Berkshire Mills in Adams and then at General Electric in Pittsfield, until retiring in 1977. He was an avid golfer and bowler, a Master Cribbage and Pitch player, a member of the Adams Lodge of Elks and Forest Park Country Club, where he made four holes-in-one on the third hole. Dad was known far and wide for his quick wit, his sense of humor, and his non-stop teasing. Just ask any member of our family and his many friends. He always said that his longevity was due to Mom's wonderful Polish cooking. They loved to dance, especially to "Stardust", and we always loved watching them. Dad enjoyed the Mills Brothers and singing all of the old songs, and when he ran out of words, he would make up his own rhymes. One of our most treasured memories will always be having them with us during our Maine vacations. Dad had this wonderful gift of making each and every one in our family and extended family feel special, comfortable and loved. His wife, the former Helen A. Ordyna, whom he married on September 4, 1937, died on January 1, 2013. He is survived by his four daughters, Nancy O'Brien and Betty Bresett and her husband, Bill, of Adams; and Joan Gale and Dee Dee O'Bryan of Cheshire; A sister, Dorothy Daunais of Adams; 12 grandchildren and their spouses, 30 great grandchildren and their spouses, 1 great-great grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Michael J. Bresett, on April 4, 2009; his brothers William, Joseph, Fred, Ralph, Nelson and Lawrence Shaw; and by his sisters Edith Frederick and Hazel Potter. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 13th, at 12:00 PM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. There are no calling hours. Babe's girls wish to thank our precious family for all the love and caring support they have given so freely to our dad and us. The family would like to thank the staffs of Williamstown Medical Associates, Elder Services, Molari HealthCare Services, BMC, and Williamstown Commons. A very special thanks to Sarge. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Mike Bresett Scholarship Fund, in care of Betty Bresett, 24 Fisk St. Adams, MA 01220, or to St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 108 Summer St. Adams, MA 01220. The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Mr. Frank "Babe" Shaw

February 7, 1915 - February 6, 2016