WESTFIELD – Our brown-eyed girl, Maryann Bonnevie Shaw, 72, (1951-2023) a loving mother, sister, and nurse, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after a brave battle with cancer, on November 24th, 2023 in Westfield, Massachusetts. Maryann was born to Nellie (Grimaldi) Bonnevie and Rene Bonnevie on January 4th, 1951. After graduating from Westfield High School, Maryann attended Western Massachusetts Hospital LPN School Of Nursing. Throughout her career as a nurse, Maryann was a dedicated advocate for her patients, and touched many lives. As a devoted mother, sister, and friend, Maryann had a gift of caring for others. When a gentle touch, a firm push, an encouraging word was needed, without judgment, she was there. Maryann was also an avid reader and music-lover. As a teenager, she could often be found in a rocking chair singing to songs on the radio, knowing every lyric.
Maryann leaves behind her dear and loving children, her daughter Nina Chaput and son-in-law Cory of Westfield MA, and her son Aaron Shaw of Georgia. Maryann is also survived by her sweet grandchildren, Killian and River Shaw, who knew her as their loving Noni. She was a cherished sister to Nancy Concato (Richard) of SC, and Denise Carey (Aaron) of Westfield MA. Maryann was a loving aunt known as MiMi to Carrie Concato Archer (Steve), Joe Concato (Gemma), Jenessa Blascak (Jim), their children, son Brooks and daughter Brinn, and Jared Carey (Andrea), and their daughter Olivia. She will also be forever remembered by her very special and generous aunts, Antoinette and Mary, and many thoughtful cousins. Maryann will be dearly missed by her loyal and constant friends Christine and Helen. Also missing her is Lucky The Cat.
The funeral Mass will be at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield, MA on Tuesday, December 5th, at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 – 9929.
“Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.” Mother Teresa.
Arrangements are under the direction of Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. www.firtionadams.com
