Virginia C. (Caminiti) Shaw

Portland-Virginia (Caminiti) Shaw, who was 100 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Shaw (1987), three brothers, the twins, Michael and Joseph Caminiti, and John Caminiti, one sister, Eleanor Small, as well as her beloved grandchild William Hannigan, III. She is survived by her older sister, Grace Thomas, her two daughters, Carolyn Dorr and her partner, Jim Greenlaw, Nancy Shaw and her husband, Joseph Ayers, two grandchildren, Justin Hayden and wife, Alison and Alyx Hannigan and husband, Ryan Tardiff. She is also survived by two great-granddaughters, Madelyn Hayden and Katherine Hayden, cousins, nieces and nephews and several fur-grandbabies.

Virginia had a strong faith. She was a Communicant of St. Pius X Church and enjoyed watching Catholic services on TV. She was proud of her Italian ancestry and was a member of the Italian Heritage Center. She also enjoyed playing cards and board games, attending plays and the symphony, going to basketball games, sewing, reading, knitting mittens, beano, water aerobics and hosting her family for Christmas Eve. “Gram’s” house was often the hub of activity for her grandchildren and their friends. She had many close friends and valued their times together, whether it be gathering around the kitchen table or socializing at events.

In her earlier years, she and Ray enjoyed camping, bean suppers and spending time with neighborhood friends. Virginia also had many fond memories of good times at the Highland Lake Camp. Later on, she enjoyed many travel adventures with family and friends. She graduated from Deering High School in 1941 and attended Northeastern Business School. Virginia, aka Ginny, held several positions throughout her 32-year career at the Telephone Company. She was also the treasurer of her family’s tile business. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteering at Good Cause Thrift Shop and working at the City of Portland election polls. 

She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, Virginia requests a donation be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.

The family wishes to thank the Gosnell House for their care and compassion during her final hours.

Visiting hours are Sunday, November 20 from 2pm to 4pm at A. T. Hutchins Funeral Home, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 21 at 11am, St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Interment following at New Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland.

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