HOLDEN BEACH — Frances H. Shaver, 81, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, and Orange, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, with her loving husband by her side.
Frances was born Oct. 20, 1938, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Russell J. and Martha Raike Hall. During high school, she met the love of her life, Elliott Shaver, and they courted for five years before becoming the wife (of a Virginia Tech Hokie) in her college years. She worked and supported her husband and family while Elliott finished his education. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage together, and she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Frances enjoyed playing tennis and was a sports enthusiast. Her hobbies included completing puzzles and knitting scarves that she would donate as fundraisers for charity.
Surviving are her devoted husband, W. Elliott Shaver; two sons, Charles S. Shaver of Broad Brook, Connecticut, and David E. Shaver of Guilford, Connecticut; two daughters, Laurie Ann King, and her husband, Thomas, of Guilford, Connecticut, and Karen Lynn Sullivan, and her husband, Matthew, of Hamden, Connecticut; grandchildren, Dr. Bryan P. Baker, DPT, and his wife, Dr. Liane Elizabeth Baker, DPT, of Branford, Connecticut, Abigail H. Sullivan of Hamden, Connecticut, Brayden H. Sullivan of Hamden, Connecticut; mother-in-law, Virginia S. Shaver of Roanoke, Virginia; two brothers-in-law, Robert M. Martin Sr. of Roanoke and Stephen A. Shaver Sr. of Allentown, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews; as well as very dear friends, Martha Emick, Patricia and Patrick N. Shaffner.
Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Dixon Chapel United Methodist Church, Varnamtown, where she was a member. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church. Due to the pandemic, anyone wishing to attend is asked to call ahead at 910-547-1879. Social distancing and wearing of masks will be observed.
The family requests, with gratitude, that donations be made in Frances’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Share online condolences with the family at Michael J. Fulwood Funeral Service Licensee.
