ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Steven Carlton Shaw, 64, of Adams, died Monday, October 27, 2025, at North Adams Regional Hospital. He was born in Adams on November 29, 1960, a son of the late Ralph and Eleanor (Berger) Shaw. He attended Adams schools and graduated from C.H. McCann Vocational-Technical High School in North Adams.

Steve worked as an electrician for several local contractors and mills, including Amenitek, Arnold Print Works, Beloit, and Diversified Energy Solutions. Steve was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Adams, where he participated in many church events. He was also a longtime member and past Worshipful Master of the Berkshire Lodge of Masons. He was an accomplished musician and especially loved his cats.

He is survived by his children, Dayna A. Shaw and her partner, Vincent Burnett, of Hadley, MA, and Tyler J. Shaw of North Adams; his brother, Ralph Shaw Jr. of Adams; his sisters, Karen Marino and her husband, Edward, of North Adams, Beverly Bleau and her husband, Stephen, of North Adams, and Colleen Amidon and her husband, Brad, of Woburn, MA; his former wife, Aida Shaw of North Adams; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his sister, M. Paulette Shaw, in 1968, and by his niece, Katie Hayes.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 1st at 11:00 AM in the First Congregational Church, 42 Park St. Adams. A calling hour will be held directly before the service on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM IN THE CHURCH. Burial will be held at a later date.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com