Robert Peter Shaw

OLD TOWN—Robert “Bob” Peter Shaw, 75, died October 12, 2012 at a Bangor hospital. He was born Feb 1, 1937 in Houlton a son of Harry and Blanche (Harvey) Shaw. He grew up in Houlton and was raised by his foster parents Stella and Clyde Oliver. As a young man he worked in the woods of Houlton with his foster father. He moved to the Bangor area in the early 1970s and was employed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor for over 25 years and in his later years he drove a taxi. He was dedicated to his family and enjoyed following the activities of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob will be remembered for his generosity, strong work ethic, and selflessness. Bob loved animals as well as enjoying NASCAR and the Boston Red Sox and his younger years hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughter Sherry Ramsay of Bucksport, seven stepchildren: Trudy DeCantu of UT, Bert Francis of Old Town, Shirley Garland of Portland, Jo-Ann Francis of Brewer, Joseph Francis and his wife Debra of Glenburn, Calvin Francis and his wife Michele of Indian Island, Mark Francis and his wife Stephanie of Winterport; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters Charlotte Fleming, Molly Bailey, and Josephine McGuire; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Patsy and his second wife Shirley; a grandson Derek Jenkins, a great grandchild Damien Lynn; seven brothers Paul, Arnold, Bernie, Lonnie, Max, Philip and Roy.

Friends may call 11AM-1PM Saturday at the Birmingham Funeral Home 438 Main St Old Town where a funeral service will be conducted at 1PM. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Town Animal Orphanage P.O. Box 565 Orono, ME 04468 or the American Lung Association 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 2004 or www.lung.org