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This memorial website was created in loving memory of Ryan Shaw, who left this world too soon on May 8, 2016. Let this memorial serve as a tribute to a brilliant young man who will be missed by all. Please share your condolences and thoughts with the Shaw family via this page. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Ryan's name to either of the following:

The Haven Project, 57 Munroe St., Lynn, MA 01901 

The Mustard Seed Communities, 29 Janes Ave., Medfield, MA 02052


Additionally, a scholarship fund will be established in Ryan's name.

May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
To The Shaw Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I knew Ryan while I was teaching at St Joseph School. He was such a sweet, smart and hardworking boy. The loss is truly heartbreaking. Our deepest sympathy. The Seibel Family.
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
We are so very sorry to hear the news about Ryan's passing. Scott and Joanne and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathies and condolences,
Mitch and Elizabeth Stevens
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
To the Shaw Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. Please accept my deepest condolences. Please know Ryan will never be forgotten and the Wakefield community will be here to support you.
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Scott, Joanne, Connor and Maddy,
No words can appropriately express my sorrow for your loss.
Please accept my condolences, thoughts and prayers ...
You're in my heart...
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Scott and Joanne, words fail. Please know we are fellow travelers and warriors with you on this very, very difficult path. Please know we share intimately and deeply your pain - every minute. Please know we are HOLDING you up right now in our thoughts, prayers and profound belief. Please know we are available any hour, any day, anytime, to hold your hands as fellow travelers. Please know Hunter and Joe are mighty in their support for Connor and Maddy as fellow travelers. May the warrior angels come to your side and carry you all now to strength. We are calling them to you, Scott and Joanne, we are calling them to you. Love, Anna, Rich, Hunter and Joe
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Scott,Joanne, Maddy and Connor. I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Scott at KFS for a few years and met all of the kids at Christmas events at the KFS offices. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Xoxo
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Joanne, Maddy and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Scott,Joanne Connor & Maddy. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with each of you. Debbie & john harris
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
My prayers go out to the Shaw family! Ryan was one of my closest friends at St. Joes and continued to keep in touch throughout high school... I am still in utter shock that this happened. Ryan you will be missed my good friend. Rest easy and watch over us all! Love you buddy!
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Dear Joanne and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Jayne (Sorrell) Rudberg and Family
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
To the Shaw family,
I wanted to offer my condolences after hearing about Ryan's passing. Ryan was one of the nicest kids I knew both at St. John's and Northeastern. It was always a great pleasure whenever I would cross his path and talk to him. He was always so outgoing, friendly, and funny. Everyone always enjoyed his company and he will be missed dearly. I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you all in my prayers.
-Luke Mistretta
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
May God bless you all with strength to see through this tragedy. Words simply can not express the heartfelt sorrow that the boys and I feel right now. So many are effected by your loss, so many prayers, and many more forthcoming...God bless
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Scott and Joanne, Maria and I both send our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Maria and Kathy Palumbo
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Our family will pray for all of you. We are so very sorry. God Bless xo
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Scott, Joanne, Connor, and Maddy,
My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you and Ryan. I could only imagine what you may be feeling.

I love you all,
Erin Bradley
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Dear Scott, Joanne and family, We are so saddened by the sudden loss of your son Ryan. We extend our deepest sympathies to you. Please know that you are in our prayers and in our hearts.
- Al & Stacy Tringali
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Ryan was an exceptional person and I am honored to have known him. To his family I offer my deepest heartfelt condolences, just know he will always be beside you in the best and worst of times. He lives on through you all now
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Dear Scott and Joanne

Our most heartfelt condolences on this tragic loss. We know that Ryan's memory will be a blessing to you, Maddy and Connor.

Sincerely

Jon and Faryl Sandler
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Dear Shaw family, I never had the good fortune of meeting your beautiful son Ryan . But I have heard such wonderful things about him and your beautiful family . My thoughts and prayers have been with your family since I've heard the news and I will continue praying for your family .May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings.
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Dear Shaw family, My son shared this sorrowful news. Sending you Prayerful healing at this tremendously difficult time. (Vermont parent of Northeastern student)
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Shaw family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss - my thoughts are with you and your family.
Jess Caley Rice
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Scott and Joanne - We are so sorry for your loss. Ryan's intelligence, energy and enthusiasm was magnetic. It made you want to help him and track his success. What a great young man! Our sincere condolences. - Joe and Joan Casper
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Sending love and prayers to your family. So very sorry for your loss.
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
All our thoughts are with your family. While we did not have a chance to get to know you all our son Cael is and always will be a good friend of Ryan's. There are no words we can give you to convey our deep sadness for you all. 
Please know you are not alone in this horrendous incomprehensible time but surrounded by those who care. Kate
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
We are so sad to hear about Ryan's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Dear Scott, Joanne, Connor, and Maddy,
My complete heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you all. My words will just fall short so I wanted to leave a quote, author unknown...
"One day, a son asked his father, 'Why is it always the best people who die?' The father answered, 'Son, if you are in a meadow, which flowers do you pick? The worst ones or the best?' "
And Ryan was undoubtedly the best...
May you each find peace and strength from all your memories together and comfort in the legacy he has left behind.
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Ryan but having known Scott I am 100% certain the world just suffered a tragic loss. Perspectives are forever changed and to the Shaw family all of your friend, family and co workers will support you in prayer. Many condolences and greatest sympathies to The Shaw Family
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Dear Scott, Joanne, Maddy, and Conner,

Ryan was truly one of the most incredible people I had ever met. I know I am a better person from my time spent with him, and I cherish the memories we shared. While hundreds of moments come to me, I will remember most a breakfast we had together soon before leaving Dublin where we sat for two hours and talked about our lives. He had a wise way about him, that between our jokes, laughing moments, and his infectious grins, it seemed as if he had an understanding of life that was far greater than mine. You all will be constantly in my prayers. I will be sure to tip my hat in the direction of Ryan's memorial on campus when I pass, and send my thoughts to him when I can.

Stay strong and know love for your family and Ryan will never run dry.
You are all in my thoughts and Ryan in my mind.
-Chris
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