Cynthia Ann (Leslie) Shaw, 65, of Worcester, formerly of Templeton, Maynard and Lincoln died on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by family.

She is survived by her beloved children, Chris Shaw of Sterling and Amanda Shaw and her wife Kristine of Worcester; her beautiful grandchildren Kaleigh and Brayden Shaw; and Alana Bonilla, her loving siblings, Paul Leslie, Jr., Peter Leslie, Betsy Olivo and her husband Tom, and Mary Leslie; the loving mothers of her grandchildren Karen Mitzcavitch and Laura Shaw. She is also survived by her dog, Penny, who has brought her great joy and companionship and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Born on April 2, 1958, in Concord, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Lips) Leslie and the mother of the late Julie Shaw, her little angel in heaven that she is reunited with. She was also preceded in death by Michelle Art, longtime companion of her brother Paul.

Cynthia attended Lincoln Public Schools and Lincoln Sudbury Regional Highschool. She attended Becker College in Worcester and Fitchburg State College where she received a degree in Social Work. Upon her graduation, she embarked on a career with the Massachusetts Department of Correction at MCI Framingham. Her career spanned over 30 years. At the time of her retirement, she was the highest ranking Lieutenant. She was very devoted to her job and treated all who she was surrounded by with care and compassion.

Cynthia's greatest gift in life was her love for her children and grandchildren. She was very involved in scouts with her son, guiding and walking beside him to reach the level of Eagle Scout. She was deeply honored that her son enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, was deployed overseas, and that he followed in her footsteps by working for the department. She loved seeing her daughter participate in dance in her early years and various sports and clubs during high school. She was honored to see her daughter serve in the Army National Guard. She was very proud of the career path her daughter took by serving others as a Social Worker. Her grandchildren, Kaleigh, Brayden and Alana, felt the light of her love over the years. They were her world, and will forever treasure the unbreakable bond with their Grammy.

Affectionately known to her siblings as "Sis", "Sissy", or "Sissy-Sassy", she loved and deeply cared for them and enjoyed talking about the memories when they were younger. Cynthia will be remembered as a hardworking, genuine, loving lady. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visiting hours at Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center on Friday, February 23rd from 3 to 7 pm, concluding with a time of remembrance. Cynthia's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 24th at 9 am in St. Bernard's Church at Holy Family Parish, 12 Monument Square, Concord Center. To attend the Mass remotely via church live stream, please click here . Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to NEADS World Class Service Dogs , P.O. Box 1100, Princeton, MA 01541, an organization that Cynthia was a passionate supporter of.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.