MaureenSHAWMaureen Shaw, of Claremont Road, sadly passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 7, aged 82. Loving wife to Peter for 61 years, mother to Alan and Bryonie, sister to David, sister-in-law to Marje, grandmother to Kelly Ann, Damian, Morgan, Ellis and great-grandmother to Freya and Albi. Maureen, originally born in Blackpool to Tom and Emily Sheridan, moved to Accrington at the start of WW2. At the age of six, when her father was demobbed, the family moved back to Blackpool. Maureen and Peter met when Peter was in the RAF and a colleague asked him if he would write to a young lady; Peter obliged and there began a loving lifelong partnership. After going through college, Maureen entered the teaching profession. Starting her career in Derbyshire, the couple moved to Clayton-leMoors and Maureen taught at St Mary’s RC C.l.M. In 1970 they moved to Loughborough where her career continued. In 1977 the couple moved to South Africa in pursuit of Peter’s career, returning to Accrington in 1978 where Maureen (Mrs Shaw) started teaching at Moorhead High School until her retirement. Maureen and Peter shared an adventurous life, owning a campervan and travelling around the world, capturing magical special moments together. They were both devoted and loyal friends and fans of Accrington Stanley FC, supporting and campaigning for the club’s future. Maureen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all those who loved and knew her. A funeral will be held at Accrington Crematorium at 11.40am on Tuesday, April 20. Family flowers only please; donations are being thankfully received for East Lancashire Hospice and NASUWT Benevolent Service c/o www.champfunerals. com/obituaries Funeral director: Champ Funeral Services, Clayton-le-Moors.
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