It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Mark Shaw, on March 24, 2004, at age 55. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Shaw and devoted father to Nathan Shaw. Sadly missed by Freckles and Buster. Son of Lily and the late Harry Shaw. Brother of Carol White (Wayne). Sone-in-lae of John and Frances Cannon. Brother-in-law of the late Trish and Paul Anderson, Michael and Karen Cannon, Mike and Debi Garon, and Peter and Alison Devay. Will be missed by his uncle and aunt, Michael and Maureen Crolla. He will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews.

Bob was a Firefighter with the Hamilton Fire Department from September 30, 1974 to June 30, 2001.

Bob will be greatly missed by all of his many friends, and remembered for all the lives he touched.

Special thanks for the care and compassion given to Bob by Dr. R. Wong and nurse Judy. Thank you to the ICU staff at the Henderson Hospital, especially Marilyn, for all her support.

Family will receive friends at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave East, on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm.

Funeral Service will be held from Regina Mundi Church, 631 Mohawk Road West, on Saturday at 12 noon. Cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre and would be appreciated.