Obituary of Margaret Doreen Shaw

It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Margaret Doreen (Kincade) Shaw, wife of James Allan Shaw of Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, who passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer on October 6, 2011 at Bobby's Hope House Residential Hospice. Born on April 1, 1938 in Codys, NB, she was a daughter of the late James and Daisie (Browne) Kincade. Besides her husband of 53 years James, Margaret is survived by their three loving children: son J. Andrew Shaw, daughters Susan Hebert (Gerald) and Linda Bridges (Mike Comeau), her six special grandchildren: Justin and Craig Chappel , Lara, Niki and Jake Shaw and Travis Bridges all of Grand Bay-Westfield, sisters Doris MacLean, Vera Erb (Murray Chappel), Betty Erb, Velzora Todd (Ken), Joanne (Galbraith) Manning (Doug) of Toronto, brothers Ronald Kincade (Pauline), Norval Kincade and foster brother Ron MacDonald, special sister-in-law and brother-in-law Dianne and Wayne Chapman as well as brothers-in-law Clifford Shaw, Steve Varga and their families. She is also survived by several special nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Along with her parents, Margaret was predeceased by infant daughter Sharon Shaw, sisters Zelda Carle, Donna Varga and Verna Kincade, brother, Russel Kincade, parents-in-law May and Allan Shaw, sister-in-law Eva Kincade and brothers-in-law Roy Erb, Basil Carle and Charles MacLean. Margaret was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.   She worked tirelessly both inside and outside of her home to care for her family. She spent many years working at Irving Oil, NBTel, Glen's Bakery in Grand Bay and at the Save Easy store in Saint John. She was a long time member of the Grand Bay Baptist Church and found comfort in her visits from Pastor Edward Powell. She belonged to the TOPS and Yoga clubs in Grand Bay for many years. Margaret enjoyed baking and cooking her family's favourite foods, especially for holidays and family gatherings. She always made her family's yearly birthday cakes and no one made cake better than "Nanny". She was a very talented cake decorator and took pleasure in making others happy with her beautiful wedding cakes. She loved country music and spent many evenings and weekends listening to the performances of local talent with her husband and friends. She enjoyed camping and spent many summers travelling in Canada and the US with her family. She loved the outdoors and accompanied her husband on ATV trips to their camp and on family snowmobile trips. Margaret also enjoyed playing cards with her husband James at the local church, knitting, sewing, shopping in Calais and Bangor, going to flea markets and yard sales, attending the Sussex Balloon Fest and trying her luck with her favourite scratch and pull-tab lottery tickets. She was an avid fan of hockey and baseball, especially when watching her grandson Jake play in recent years. She was very proud of the accomplishments of all of her children and grandchildren. She was an energetic, warm, funny, supportive and loving person with a beautiful smile who was always there for her family and friends. She somehow managed to smile and laugh even when her illness was making life very difficult for her. Margaret will be remembered always in the hearts of those who loved her and will miss her more than words can say until their reunion in heaven.  Resting at Brenan's Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425) with visitation on Friday October 7, 2011 from 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held on from Brenan's Bay View Chapel Saturday October 8, 2011 at 2 pm. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery on Manawagonish Road with reception to follow at Brenan's Bay View Funeral Home. Donations in Margaret's memory can be made to Bobby's Hope House, Residential Hospice or charity fund of the donors' choice and would be appreciated by the family. O