Wyndham Thomas Shaw, 67, of Burlington, MA went on to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2019, after a battle with Multiple System Atrophy. After receiving this diagnosis three years ago, he pledged to live each day with faith, gratitude, courage, and cheerfulness, which he did until his last breath. After graduating from the University of Florida, Wyndham entered the ministry, first serving as a campus minister in Raleigh, North Carolina. He continued his studies at Abilene Christian University and served in the ministry in West Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and for the last thirty-two years in the Boston Church of Christ. There he served as an evangelist and elder. For eight of those years, he served as a Vice-President for Hope Worldwide, helping orphans and seniors in Eastern Europe. His life and ministry of faith, love, and integrity have touched thousands of lives throughout the world and his legacy will be carried on. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Galloway Shaw; his father, C. Raymond Shaw; and his brother, Raymond Shaw. Wyndham is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Jeanie, and their four children: Melissa (Kevin) Miller; Kristen (Justin) Gonet; Sam (Leigh Ann) Shaw; and Jacob Shaw. He will forever be Papa to his eight beloved grandchildren: Emma, Caleb, and Lexi Miller; Micah and Gracie Gonet; and Emery, Ayla, and Colette Shaw. He is also survived by six sisters: Jane (Daryl) Glass; Susan (Jim) Rhyne; Sarah (Roy) Biggs; Mary Ann Bisher: Martha (Larry) Lanier; Edie (David) Harwell; and many nieces and nephews. There was a celebration of life for Wyndham at 10 am on Saturday, December 7 th at the Hilton Woburn ballroom at 10 am. Memorial donations can be made to HOPE worldwide at
https://hopeww.kindful.com/ or to the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition in Wyndhams memory at https:// www.multiplesystem
atrophy.org/msa-donation/
Published in The Burlington Union from Dec. 4 to Dec. 12, 2019.
Catherine Elizabeth "Cathy" Taylor (Metz)
Recently, I have been trying to locate classmates for the 50th Reunion. Wyndham was one of the people I was trying to find. He was a good friend, classmate, and neighbor. I am not surprised that he devoted his life to helping others. I am happy that he had such a loving family. The Shaws were always kind neighbors. He obviously exemplified that kindness with his work and family.
Katherine R "Jill" Hadden
I rememer Wyndham from 3rd through 11th grade. He was kinda quiet, shy and very smart. He also had a great smile.It is gratifying to learn that he did so much with his life and had such a great family.
He was "a good one". RIP, Wyndham. ❤ ✝
Rebeccah "Gay" Moore (Alexander)
I remember what a sweet guy he was. I met him first when I started the 4th grade. We moved to Gastonia when I was in 11th grade. Just a sweet guy who was always ready to help in many was. He will certainly be remembered.