Phyllis Ellsworth Shaw Obituary
In loving memory of Phyllis Ellsworth Shaw in Saint Albans, Vermont, who departed this world on November 14, 2025 at the age of 94. Phyllis leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phyllis Ellsworth Shaw to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Phyllis' earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Phyllis has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her brother Robert Gould Shaw IV; and her parents, Hélène Ellsworth Shaw and Alexander Agassiz Shaw. She is survived by: her children, Cecily Nash of Burbank, CA, Lisa (Nash), Andy Gosselin of Double Springs, AL, Philip Mallory Nash, Laura Martineau of South Dartmouth, MA, Phyllis (Shepard) and James MacMillan Shepard of Seattle, WA.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memoriam may be directed to the Chittenden County Humane Society, or The Nature Conservancy.