Passed away 18 May 2006 - age 69
George A. Shaw Sr. May 18, 1937 – October 18, 2006
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Shaw Sr., peacefully at Aberdeen Hospital, October 18th, 2006, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born in Thistletown, Ontario, to the late Bruce and Francis Shaw (nee Southorn), on May 18, 1937, the third of five children. George served proudly as a cook in the Royal Canadian Navy for 15 years, retiring in 1969 at the rank of Leading Seaman. George served on several ships during his military career including HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Fraser, and HMCS Protecteur.
From 1969 to 1977 George worked as an instructor at the Adult Vocational Training Center in Point Edward, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. George taught short order cooking and baking.
In 1977, George relocated his family to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, where he opened Tim Horton Donuts, store #77 on East River Road in New Glasgow. The Tim Hortons chain was early in its development at this time, and George is considered to be one of the original “pioneers” for the chain in Atlantic Canada. During the next 29 years, George would spearhead the development of 12 Tim Hortons locations in Pictou County. Throughout these 29 proud years as a Tim Hortons franchisee, George cherished the relationships he built within the Tim Hortons corporate and franchise family. George truly loved the Tim Hortons business, his customers, and most of all, everyone who works so hard every day to live up to the high standards he set.
George had a deep commitment to giving back to the community that had been so good to him, and over the years generously contributed to many Pictou County charitable causes and capital campaigns. George had a great love of children and enthusiastically supported the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation and the Children’s Camp in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.
George was an avid gardener, and spent many hours tending to his lawn and gardens at his beautiful waterfront property at King’s Head. George loved to travel by motor home across North America with Beverley and his beloved traveling companions, Fred and Geraldine Falconer (New Minas). George also treasured the time he spent with Gary and Karen Wilson (Sydney) and all of his special friends at their winter residence in Florida, and always cherished the memories of all of the good times with “the gang” in Pictou County.
George leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Beverley (nee Kyle), King’s Head; and four children: George Jr. (Christine), British Columbia; Jim (Allyson), New Glasgow; Joni (Jim) Roper, Pictou Landing; and Terri (Ivor McRae), New Glasgow.
George will be sadly missed by his brother, Bruce (Ruth), Ontario; and three sisters: Janet Cunningham (Harvey), Maine, USA; Marilyn Kooiman (Henk), Ontario; and Sandra MacLennan (Sandy), Cape Breton; as well as six beloved grandchildren, all of Pictou County: Jason, Laura, Michael, Lindsay, Abbey and William, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral and visitation arrangements have not yet been finalized due to health issues within the family. Arrangements will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation, (P.O. Box 280, Debert, N.S. B0M 1G0) or a charity of your choice would be gratefully accepted.
George A. Shaw Sr. May 18, 1937 – October 18, 2006
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Shaw Sr., peacefully at Aberdeen Hospital, October 18th, 2006, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born in Thistletown, Ontario, to the late Bruce and Francis Shaw (nee Southorn), on May 18, 1937, the third of five children. George served proudly as a cook in the Royal Canadian Navy for 15 years, retiring in 1969 at the rank of Leading Seaman. George served on several ships during his military career including HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Fraser, and HMCS Protecteur.
From 1969 to 1977 George worked as an instructor at the Adult Vocational Training Center in Point Edward, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. George taught short order cooking and baking.
In 1977, George relocated his family to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, where he opened Tim Horton Donuts, store #77 on East River Road in New Glasgow. The Tim Hortons chain was early in its development at this time, and George is considered to be one of the original “pioneers” for the chain in Atlantic Canada. During the next 29 years, George would spearhead the development of 12 Tim Hortons locations in Pictou County. Throughout these 29 proud years as a Tim Hortons franchisee, George cherished the relationships he built within the Tim Hortons corporate and franchise family. George truly loved the Tim Hortons business, his customers, and most of all, everyone who works so hard every day to live up to the high standards he set.
George had a deep commitment to giving back to the community that had been so good to him, and over the years generously contributed to many Pictou County charitable causes and capital campaigns. George had a great love of children and enthusiastically supported the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation and the Children’s Camp in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.
George was an avid gardener, and spent many hours tending to his lawn and gardens at his beautiful waterfront property at King’s Head. George loved to travel by motor home across North America with Beverley and his beloved traveling companions, Fred and Geraldine Falconer (New Minas). George also treasured the time he spent with Gary and Karen Wilson (Sydney) and all of his special friends at their winter residence in Florida, and always cherished the memories of all of the good times with “the gang” in Pictou County.
George leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Beverley (nee Kyle), King’s Head; and four children: George Jr. (Christine), British Columbia; Jim (Allyson), New Glasgow; Joni (Jim) Roper, Pictou Landing; and Terri (Ivor McRae), New Glasgow.
George will be sadly missed by his brother, Bruce (Ruth), Ontario; and three sisters: Janet Cunningham (Harvey), Maine, USA; Marilyn Kooiman (Henk), Ontario; and Sandra MacLennan (Sandy), Cape Breton; as well as six beloved grandchildren, all of Pictou County: Jason, Laura, Michael, Lindsay, Abbey and William, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral and visitation arrangements have not yet been finalized due to health issues within the family. Arrangements will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation, (P.O. Box 280, Debert, N.S. B0M 1G0) or a charity of your choice would be gratefully accepted.