Edmund Knox Shaw
Posted Nov 24, 2023 | 11:17 AM
Edmund Shaw of Thornbury passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on November 22, 2023.
Edmund was born September 2, 1927 to Norman and Pearl (Knox) Shaw and grew up on the farm on the 6th line of Collingwood Township. He married Donna Petch and was blessed to journey with her for 66 years. Edmund was a hard-working farmer, bus driver, longshoreman and an avid hunter. He was devoted to his family and welcomed each new addition with a smile. He was an active member of Kolapore Church of the Nazarene for many years.
Edmund will be missed by his children: Carolyn Austin (Brian) of Walkerton, Glenda Newson (Joe) of Fergus, Doug Shaw (Cathy) of Clarksburg, Beverly Shaw (Sheri) of Clarksburg, and Kevin Shaw (Lee) of Clarksburg.
Edmund was the proud Grandpa of 20 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.
He is survived by his sisters-in-law Marie Petch and Lynda Wood and predeceased by his brother Ian Shaw, sister Vernice Chorkawy and great grandson Dylan Edgcumbe. Uncle Pip will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Thornbury on Saturday November 25 at 1:00 p.m. with visiting the hour prior to service. A service of committal and interment will take place at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (cheques only please) or the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
- First Name : Edmund
- Last Name : Shaw
- Funeral Home : Ferguson Funeral Home, Meaford
- URL : https://fergusonfuneralhomes.ca/obituary/edmund-shaw/
