Ellsworth -- Barbara Louise Shaw Caruso, 90, passed away peacefully February 24th, 2017 with her daughter by her side. She was born May 30, 1926 in Winter Harbor., the daughter of Richard and Arline (Holt) Shaw.

She was a very dignified, gracious, loving, wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed life to the fullest and had a great sense of humor and a special sparkle. She worked in Bar Harbor at Morrison Chevrolet when she met the love of her life at Franklin Roads; they were always noticed when on the dance floor. Later, members of the Caruso family started the hangar dances at the Bar Harbor Airport introducing pizza to this area, affectionately known as “piazza”. Barbara, her husband and her brother in-law started the Bar Harbor Airlines which became one of the largest commuter airlines on the east coast flying from Canada to Bermuda.

Many knew her as mother. She always had a place in her heart for everyone. After retiring, she stayed involved with the MDI Hospital Auxiliary, Next Step, the American Cancer Society and many other organizations. She was famous for her lemon biscuit, requested when attending social events.

She is survived by her daughter, Gail L. Caruso and husband William P Green; brother, Frank Allen Shaw and wife Joan; sister-in-law, Josephine Caruso; granddaughters, Jessica Caruso and Rachel Smallidge; many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Caruso; son, Gary T. Caruso; daughter, Pamela Jane Caruso; sister-in-law, Jane Clark; and brother-in-law, Joseph Caruso. Many friends and family will miss her. The family would like to give special thanks to all her caregivers and Total Solution.

Donations in Barbara's memory may be made to The Thomas and Gary Caruso Scholarship Fund, c/o Trenton Elementary School, 51 School Road, Trenton, 04605, or Next Step, P.O. Box 1466, Ellsworth, 04605, or The Woman’s Club Building Fund, 61 Main Street, Prospect Harbor, 04669 or Beacon Hospice, 289 State St., Suite B, Bangor, 04401.

A celebration of her life will take place 10:00 AM., March 11, 2017 at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin Street Ellsworth where a reception will follow. Private interment will be held in the spring at Greenwood Cemetery, Winter Harbor.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.