Joan Shaw

October 10, 1932 - April 8, 2020

Joan M. Shaw 87 of Lawrenceville passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2020 with her daughters by her side. Born in Trenton and raised in Ewing, she resided in Lawrenceville for the past 20 years. She was a graduate of Trenton High School. She was employed by NJ Bell Telephone Company before starting her family. Joan was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. She was head of the Social Committee at Lawrenceville Point for several years and loved watching Wheel of Fortune. Daughter of the late Frederick W. and Rose G. Olessi, Jr., wife of her beloved late husband Donald D. Shaw and sister of the late Sally Maida and Theresa Olessi. She is survived by her daughters Cynthia and Kathleen, a brother-in-law Vincent Maida, many nieces and nephews, several dear friends and neighbors. Due to gathering restrictions, burial will be private at St. Mary's cemetery. A funeral mass will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society.