NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  

Mrs. Gerilyn Laura “Gigi” (Martin) Shaw, 78, of North Adams, died Tuesday morning January 7, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center.

She was born in North Adams on October 29, 1946, a daughter of the late Harold R. and Geraldine N. (Smith) Martin and attended North Adams schools, graduating from Drury High School.

Gigi last worked as a teller at Berkshire Bank in Pittsfield, until retiring. Following her retirement, she worked part-time at Big Y Supermarket in North Adams for several years. Earlier, she had worked at the former Sprague Electric Co. and Greylock Federal Credit Union in North Adams.

She was a former member of Post 996 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, North Adams. She enjoyed reading, cooking, crafting, chocolate wine, trips to Cape Cod, and spending time with family and friends. She was a fan of the New England Patriots, and in her younger years enjoyed hiking and backpacking.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Shaw, whom she married on October 4, 2003; her son, Stephen Roberts and his wife Kristen, of Pepperell, MA; her daughter, Erin Kelly and her partner Tim Hilton, of Albany, OR; two brothers, Harold “Bob” Martin, Jr. of Dalton, and Neal Martin of North Adams; two sisters, Judy Knowles of Texas and Sharon Bryant of Middleburgh, NY; her five grandchildren, Josh, Cam, Willa, Brody and C.J. Roberts, as well as several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Gary Martin, and her sister, Marilyn “Mimi” Finney.

Funeral services and burial will be private There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave. Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451, or at www.heart.org The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com