Donald R. Shaw

Donald R. Shaw, 53 Donald R. Shaw, 53, of Peck Street, Attleboro, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Golden Living Center ? Attleboro. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on September 18, 1957, he was a son of the late Donald Shaw and Mary Hannah (Green) Jacob and stepson of Edward H. Jacob of Attleboro. Mr. Shaw was employed as a maintenance laborer for various companies for several years. He attended the Brockton Adult Day Center and was a former attendee and volunteer at the Corner Club Program in Attleboro. Prior to moving to Attleboro in November, Mr. Shaw was a resident of North Attleboro for 15 years having moved to that community from Attleboro where he had been a longtime resident. In earlier years, he was a communicant of the former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, Attleboro. His favorite pastimes included eating and socializing with family and friends. In addition to his stepfather, he leaves two sisters: Jacqueline M. Gormley of Attleboro and Desiree S. Gentle of Orlando, Florida; many friends and devoted caregivers at Golden Living Center ? Attleboro, the Ascera Hospice program and the counselors at the Recovery Partnership Program. He was the longtime companion of the late Helen Ferris. Visitation has been respectfully omitted. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the summer. Burial will be private. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Grove Street Group Home, 5 Bank Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are entrusted to the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.