Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home bought by local funeral director
WEBSTER — Richard “Dick” Majercik announced the sale of Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home to Robert Fournier, owner of Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes & Crematory of Putnam and Thompson.
According to Majercik, “For 54 years I have cared for the people in my community. The time has come to step back from the daily operations of the funeral home. While I still plan to continue working for Bob, I am ready to enjoy a well-earned rest from the long hours and unending dedication that funeral service requires.”
Bob Fournier, a third-generation funeral director, has been serving Connecticut families since 2005, carrying on the tradition of care begun by The Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes in 1919.
“For the last 19 years, Dick and I have assisted each other in various aspects of our businesses. We share the same commitment to providing excellent funeral service, and I am honored to continue his tradition,” said Fournier.
The price was not disclosed.
“It was very important to me that Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home remain locally owned. With Bob’s experience and compassion, I am confident that the families of the greater Webster area will continue to receive the best care possible,” said Majercik.
Shaw-Majercik and Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes will continue to operate under their own names. Majercik said: “I want to let you know how excited I am to see the Shaw-Majercik legacy continue well into the future. You can rest assured that the prepaid funeral plans you made with me remain in full effect with no changes.”
Fournier added, “Several of our team members have a local connection to Webster and are excited to be part of the community. Bill Juzwic, Jamie Heath, Bill Werner, and Adrienne Fournier are some of the familiar faces you will see on our services.”
Shaw Funeral Home was founded in 1910 by Bernard J. “Benny” Shaw and his wife Minnie Scanlon. In 1971, after returning to Webster from serving in Vietnam, Dick purchased the funeral home and after several years renamed it Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home.
The Gilman Funeral Home, founded in 1919 by Alexander Gilman, and the Valade Funeral Home, founded in 1924 by Alphonse Valade, merged in 1980 under the direction of Lawrence J. Bellerose. In December 2005, Robert “Bob” Fournier purchased both funeral homes. In the summer of 2022, Fournier also purchased Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home in Plainfield and Griswold Funeral Home in Jewett City.
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