Martha Shaw

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Martha L Shaw, author of ”What the Song Birds Taught Me,” passed away peacefully at the young age of 60. Martha was born in Tewksbury, MA on January 21, 1961. She graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1979. Martha spent most of her successful career working for Broadway National Bank in Chelsea. She purchased her first home in Saugus and after the death of her father she decided to move to South Carolina with her mother to be near her dear friends, the Ettlings. Martha had a passion for writing and received many awards for her work. She enjoyed drawing, painting, and quilting. She loved traveling and spending time with friends and was devoted to her church. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Barbara Shaw, and her brother-in-law Joseph Medico. She is survived by her sisters Karen Medico of Carver, and Kathleen Spencer and her husband Brian of Boxford, as well as several nieces, nephews, her beloved God daughter Alice Ettling of Boston, and many close friends who helped lovingly care for her the past few years while she struggled with several health conditions. Memorial services will be private. Donations can be made in Martha’s name to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Lewy Body Dementia Association.