Geraldine M. Burgess

Geraldine M. Burgess Geraldine M. Burgess, 77, of Bald Hill Road, New Gloucester, passed away on Friday, November 16, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Lewiston, November 8, 1930, the daughter of John Murphy and Mae Mary Marr. She was educated in Portland schools and was married to Thomas D. Burgess Sr. on March 9, 1956 in Portland.

Geraldine was employed for Fullemm Bros. Seafood Processing in Portland, Humpty Dumpty Potato Chip Co., Brentwood Manor in Yarmouth, The Galley Restaurant at Handy Boat Yard in Falmouth and also made lobster trap heads. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and race cars and was her son-in-law's # 1 fan on Wednesday nights at Oxford Plains Speedway.

She is survived by her husband of New Gloucester; two daughters, Catherine McGivney and husband Colin of Fairhope, Ala. and Linda Goss and husband Jerry of Mechanic Falls, two sons, Thomas Burgess Jr. and wife Joanne of North Yarmouth and Peter W. Burgess and wife Rae-Ann of Naples; 11 grandchildren, Katie and Kyle Thompson, Adam Doughty, Jerry Goss Jr., Robert, Aimee, Michael, Brandica, Jessica, Kelci and Zachary Burgess; four great-grandchildren, Austin and McKenna Doughty, Gage and Faten Burgess and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Nora Stimpson and her angel dog Tiny.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 12 p.m. at Upper Gloucester Cemetery, New Gloucester. Tributes may be sent and moving memories viewed at www.mem.com. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Auburn, 217 Turner St. 783-8545. www.thefortingroup.com.

Rena C. Shaw

Rena C. Shaw Rena C. Shaw, 68, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 16, at Maine Medical Center following a courageous battle with a long illness. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her loving husband, of 49 years, and her five children.

Rena was born on September 15,1939, the daughter of Walter and Alice Andrews and graduated from New Gloucester High School at the age of 16 in 1956. Rena was best known for her love of family, German Shepherds and crafting. Her careers ranged from full time mother, office manager and real estate agent in Florida.

She is survived by her husband Charles Shaw; two daughters, Susan Shaw of New Gloucester, Sally Shaw of Portland, three sons, Charles Shaw II of Gray, Raymond Shaw of Conway, N.H., and Kenneth Shaw of St. Augustine, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Wilson's Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Rd., Gray. Pastor Dan Michaud will officiate. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

Flowers are appreciated or donations are welcome to Rena's favorite charity:

The German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc. P.O. Box 299, Wayland, Massachusetts 01778 or www.gsme.org.