Douglas Ian Shaw

Peacefully at home with his family, after a brief illness, Douglas Ian Shaw born Aug 6,1941 passed away on Friday June 16, 2023 in his eighty second year. Loved husband for 53 years of Maureen Kilroy Shaw. Proud dad of Kevin Shaw & Robert (Francine Eastwood) Shaw and even prouder papa of Kenzie Shaw & step grandad of Grant & Taylor Eastwood. Dear older brother of David (Carol) Shaw, Grimsby, Ontario & brother in law of Kathy Kilroy (late Ed Kilroy) & Craig (Claudette) Kilroy. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins he was very fond of.

Doug is predeceased by his parents retired RCAF Wing Commander Duncan Shaw & Marjorie (Tripp) Shaw & his brother RCAF Captain John Shaw. Doug attended RMC, started his career in computer programming & then joined the federal government. He worked at Canada Post, Department of Finance, a 3 year secondment to the International Monetary Fund, Washington DC, and Treasury Board Secretariat, where he retired in 2005. A well-earned retirement involved spending part of the winter in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where he had great visits with friends & relatives and played golf at the local club, where the

starter always said “it must be March, the Shaw’s are here!”. Doug was also a member of the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club.

Doug & Maureen took many self-guided road trips through Europe, did a few ocean cruises which included a special family Caribbean cruise in January, 2023 and several wonderful river cruises. Amongst all their trips - Machu Picchu & the Galapagos was their most memorable adventure.

Doug rarely missed an episode of Jeopardy where he knew so many answers, given his love of history, geography, Shakespeare, trivia and anything military. A thoughtful quiet man who saw the good in everyone, Doug will be dearly missed by his family & friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club, (1 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa) on

Friday, June 30, 2023 from 2-4 pm, with remembrances starting at 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ottawa Food Bank.