Karl T. Shook

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Karl T. Shook, Sr, aged 86, of Amesbury, MA. He peacefully departed on July 15, 2024, at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and member of the community.

Born in Amesbury, MA, on February 8, 1938, he was the son of the late William Mossley Shook and Mary (Spillane) Shook, and lived most of his life in Newburyport, where he worked at Owens Illinois Plastics Company and finished his career at Wolverine Corp. in Merrimac.

Shortly after graduating from Immaculate Conception High School in 1956, Karl joined the United States Air Force, proudly serving as an air traffic controller.

He was a devout Catholic, and a talented bugler in the St. Joseph’s Marching Band. Karl and his beloved wife Joan shared a passion for travel and spent many winters in Florida. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family in his free time.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Joan (Eaton) Shook; his son, Karl Shook, Jr. of Salisbury; his daughter, Jean McCarthy and husband Kevin of Amesbury; his three grandchildren, Liam Shook of ID, Jack McCarthy and Alexander McCarthy both of Amesbury; three brothers, William Shook Jr. and wife Ruth of Bangor, ME, John Shook and wife Linda of Amesbury, and Rev. James Shook and wife Carol of Wells, ME, along with favorite nephew, Norris, and nieces, June, Pam, Leslie, and Alyssa, extended family and dear friends from near and far. In addition to his parents, he was also pre-deceased by his sister, Diane Sheldon and step mother, Mary (Frost) Shook.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 10 AM at St. Joseph’s Church of St. Andre Bessette Parish, Amesbury followed by lunch at the parish hall. A Graveside Service will be held 12:30 P.M. at Belleville Cemetery, Newburyport, where Karl T. Shook will be laid to eternal rest. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Karl can be made to St. Andre Bessette Parish, 11 Sparhawk Street, Amesbury, MA 01913. Arrangements were by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913.