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Lee Shaw Memorial Scholarship

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Hi, my name is Brad. I am fundraising for a scholarship in memory of my Dad, Lee Shaw. In his honor, each year, we give away a scholarship to a worthy student or students from Pittsburg, NH. Over the past 8 years, we have helped 11 students pursue carrers in pharmacy, nursing, computer science, environmental law, welding, biology, and other areas. We would be so touched if you could help us with this endeavor.

I believe one of the best ways out of poverty is through education.

This scholarship will be awarded to a Pittsburg High School graduate pursuing a university, college, or trade school education. The applicant may be a senior or prior high school graduate.

Lindley (Lee) Shaw resided in Windham, NH, but could frequently be found at the cabin he built near Second Connecticut Lake in Pittsburg. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, boating, canoeing and kayaking; but mostly he enjoyed the wilderness of Pittsburg. Lee was a third generation plumber working for Plumbers Union (Local #12) in Boston, MA. He also started his own plumbing business in Windham which he owned and operated for more than 30 years. Lee did some occasional plumbing work in Pittsburg and most notably installed the boilers in the Pittsburg Fire and Rescue building. Prior to becoming a plumber, Lee was an artist. Due to limited financial resources, he was not able to attend art school. Instead, Lee made sure that a college education was available for his own three children.

Lindley “Lee” Shaw Jr., 72, of Windham, NH, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 5, 1942 in Woburn, MA, a son of the late Lindley L. and Lorraine (Leathe) Shaw. In his earlier years, Mr. Shaw was an avid runner and an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed bird watching, fishing, camping and snowmobiling. He loved spending time with his family. Mr. Shaw received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from the Windham Lions Club where he was a founding member and treasurer for 44 years. He was also a member of the Boston Plumbers and Gasfitters Local #12, having received a 40+ year Award. Lee founded and operated LL Shaw Plumbing and Heating in Windham for 45 years.He is survived by his wife, Olive “Birdie” (Drummey) Shaw of Windham, one daughter, Bonnie Eckerman and her husband Jonathan of Chester, NH, one son, Bradley Shaw and his wife Pamela of Plaistow, NH, six grandchildren, Miranda, Jonah, Mia, Brody, Emme and Jacob, daughter in law, Sara Shaw of Virginia, two sisters, Natalie Perry and her husband Michael of Stratham, NH, and Loralin Pearce and her husband Steven of N. Hampton, NH, one brother, Richard Shaw of Rochester, NH, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Jeffrey P. Shaw in 2003.
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  • Patrick Miller
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  • Julie Snead
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  • Eric Pearce
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Pam Shaw
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Plaistow, NH

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