Harry Shaw

On Friday, January 18, 2008, Harry Shaw, age 73, passed away at Doctor's Community Hospital. Mr. Shaw was born on May 5, 1934 in Springfield, Ohio. In June 2007 he and his wife of 46 years, Regina, moved to Greenbelt, MD. In his seven months as a Greenbelt resident, he became a member of the group "Knitting for Charity".
Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were planning to pursue other activities and volunteer work in their new community.


As a lifelong resident of Springfield, Ohio, Mr. Shaw enjoyed a career at the Springview Medical Center as a boiler operator.

He retired in 1987 due to cardiac concerns yet continued to pursue his diverse interests. Mrs. Shaw quotes "Harry's life was not defined by his jobs, but by his hobbies", which included puppetry, cooking, wood carving, quilting and music. With his wife, he belonged to a quilting and knitting group where he gave lessons in bead making. He volunteered at the library and was always curious to learn new things

Mr. Shaw is survived by his wife, Regina Shaw, his children, Michael Shaw and Katie Peachey, his sister Jean Ann Baldwin and two grandsons, Benjamin and Abram Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one brother. Mrs. Shaw and her family will receive friends at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD on Friday, January 25, 2008, from 4:00 PM until the Service of Remembrance at 6:00 PM. His jokes and laughter will be missed by his family and many friends. Please bring your memories to share for this group celebration of Harry Shaw's life.