Obituary

Pamela Shaw, 67, Jersey City, New Jersey, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, from metastasized lung cancer.

She was born in New Hampshire, to Ann G. Shaw and Charles L. Shaw. After studying Art at Syracuse University, Pam moved to Manhattan, N.Y., where she worked as a graphic designer and artist for decades. She moved to Jersey City in the 1990s, and launched TigerPaw Shaw Designs, her graphic design business.

Pam was an integral member of several communities. A passionate animal rights advocate, she volunteered with the Companion Animal Trust of Jersey City. She was known for always helping lost or hurt animals, and was particularly skilled at rehoming cats.

She served on the Board of Directors of the Barrow Mansion Development Corporation, and redesigned the website and marketing material for the historic, landmarked community center located on Wayne Street.

Pam was an ardent proponent of the land and habitat conservation work done by the Silver Lake Land Trust in Harrisville, N.H., site of her family’s summer home. She visited Silver Lake every August.

She is survived by siblings Kimberley Shaw Isaak and Charles Shaw III, as well as several nieces and nephews. Pam was an exceptional friend and spiritual mentor to many, her kindness, generosity, warm smile, and joie de vivre were a balm to all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at McLaughlins Funeral Home, 625 Pavonia Avenue in Jersey City on Friday, September 6, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 38 Duncan Avenue in Jersey City on Saturday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Barrow Mansion on Saturday, September 28, at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Companion Animal Trust of Jersey City, the Barrow Mansion Development Corporation, and/or the Silver Lake Land Trust in Pam Shaw’s behalf.