Rev. Robert Malcolm Shaw

The family of Rev. Robert Malcolm Shaw, Ivany Place, Bedford, formerly of Truro, NS, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on September 19, 2013 in his 99th year. He was born in Lewis Cove, Cape Breton, NS, son of Malcolm and Jessie (Smith) Shaw. He received his early education in the rural school of his community, after which he attended Provincial Normal College, Truro, NS, where he graduated with a Teacher’s License. For several years he taught in the rural schools of Nova Scotia. During the Second World War he worked for Imperial Oil, Dartmouth, NS. Later, he returned to teaching at Windsor Academy where he was Junior High Principal for ten years. During this period, he was deeply involved in the Windsor Air Cadets as a Pilot Officer, serving at the Air Cadet Camp in Greenwood, NS. As well, he was Chair of the local Home and School Association. In 1953, he graduated from Acadia University with his BA degree.In 1958, Robert left the teaching profession to study Theology at Pine Hill Divinity College, Halifax, NS. As a student Minister he served the Grand Pre Pastoral Charge, where he initiated and carried on an excellent Youth Program. On his graduation from Pine Hill Divinity College, he obtained his Bachelor of Theology and Divinity degree. After his ordination at the Maritime Conference in 1961, he held pastorates in Lockeport, NS, North Bedeque, PEI, Bridgetown, NS, Upper Musquodoboit, NS, Newport, NS, Canard, NS, Florence-Little Bras D’Or-Groves Point, Cape Breton, and Advocate Harbour, NS, concluding with a return to Lockeport, NS. During his ministry, he was Chair of Valley Presbytery, Chair of the Finance Committee of Truro Presbytery, and Chair of the World Outreach of Valley Presbytery.Robert is survived by four daughters, Dr. Rosslyn (Roz) Davies (Rob) of Harare, Zimbabwe, Janet Sutherland (Gordie) of Grand Pre, NS, Jessie Shaw Gmeiner (Robert Palmer) of Halifax, NS, and Winnifred (Winnie) Anne McKee (Mike) of Moncton, NB, seven grandchildren, Dr. Harriet Davies-Mostert (Warwick) of Johannesburg, SA, Sara Davies of Harare, Zimbabwe, Dr. Eric Sutherland (Michelle) of Valdosta, Georgia, Janet Davies-Bwititi (Raymond) of Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Tara Sutherland-MacKenzie (Greg) of Kentville, NS, Sheila McKee-Johnston (Ryan) of Moncton, NB and Robert McKee (Tara) of Moncton, NB, seven great grandchildren, Jackson Sutherland of Valdosta, Georgia, Jack Davies-Mostert of Johannesburg, SA, Madeline Sutherland of Valdosta, Georgia, Charlie Ross Davies-Mostert of Johannesburg, SA, Boden MacKenzie of Kentville, NS, Chas Johnston of Moncton, NB, Aila MacKenzie of Kentville, NS, and one more great grandchild expected. Robert is also survived by several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Alcorn (Mason Traylor), his father and mother, Malcolm and Jessie, his brothers, Ross, John and Henry, his sisters, Jane, Maude, Anne and Jennie, several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held in JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax B3S 0E1(455-0531) on September 25, 2013, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the same location on September 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Fred Snyder. Daughter, Winnie, will sing two numbers, “How Great Thou Art” and “Abide with Me.” Reception will follow the service. Committal service will be held at the Lower Onslow Clarke Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to any charitable organization. Many thanks to the staff at Ivany Place for their wonderful care!!! For on-line condolences, please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com