Douglas John Shaw

Passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Nellie Shaw. Cherished father of Christine Harvey (Jim Parsons), the late John Shaw and the late Bob Shaw (Lisa). Proud grandparent of Michael Harvey and Ryan Harvey, and great-grandfather of Ocean Harvey. Dearly missed by brother Don Shaw (Pearl). Predeceased by parents John and Sadie, sister Peggy, brothers Bill and George, and his second wife Gen.

Doug was born in Timmins on June 14, 1927. He moved to Galt in 1964 but he was very proud to call Timmins his home.

Doug was very athletic. As a teenager he belonged to the Boxing Club, played on the hockey, football and tennis teams. He loved the outdoors and fishing. In his adult years he won many awards and trophies for darts, bowling and golf. His greatest achievement in golf was his hole in one, and scoring his age at the age of 78.

Doug’s career began as a First-Class machinist in the Hollinger and Dome mines in Timmins. When he moved to Galt, he became a Tool and dye maker. He retired from Long Manufacturing after 22 years of service.

Doug was very talented and in his later years became an artist. He loved to paint birds and landscapes but his favourite subject was an abstract. He enjoyed the fact that once he began, he never knew how it was going to finish. He was very proud of his works and enjoyed sharing them with friends and family

Doug will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and most of all his incredible sense of humour and wit.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill (991 King Street East, Cambridge) from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

In memory of Douglas Shaw memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke.