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      John Dennis Shaw, 59

Haverhill, MA

John Dennis Shaw, 59, of Haverhill, died Wednesday, February 24, at the Maplewood Care & Rehabilitation Center in Amesbury after a lengthy illness.                                               

Born in Haverhill, August 10, 1950, he was the son of the late Harry S. Shaw III, and Alma (Cunningham). He attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a Graduate of Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1968. A Vietnam Veteran, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged after four years.

Mr. Shaw was employed as a Nursing Assistant at Whittier Rehabilitation in Haverhill for over ten years. He was previously employed by the Vernon Plastics Co.                                                

He leaves two sons, John D. Shaw, Jr., of Hampton, NH, Randy A. Shaw, of Bradford, two daughters, Shannon M. Shaw, of Bradford, Belinda C. Backstrom and her husband, Gary, of Lacombe, LA, four grandchildren, Brandon, Bret, Owen, and Danielle, a brother, Harry C. Shaw, of Bradford, three sisters, Pamela St. Onge, of CA, Lois Quinn, of Haverhill, Maureen Whitman, of PA, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are respectfully invited to his graveside committal with Military Honors in the Veterans section at Linwood Cemetery, 41 John Ward Ave, Haverhill, on Monday March 1, at 1:00 PM. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. (Rte 125) Haverhill. Memorial donations may be made to the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, 65 Cedar St. Haverhill, MA 01830. www.comeaufuneral.com

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