Mr John Shaw
(Hatton of Fintray)
Very peacefully with family by his side, John Craig Shaw known to all as Ian passed away in ARI on Sunday 2nd of January.
Ian was a much loved and loving husband to Nora, devoted father of Patricia, Chris, Keith and Craig. He was also a dear father in law to Helen and precious Grandad to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ian was extremely well known in the North East community. After growing up in Torry, he spent the first half of his career teaching physical education at Peterhead Academy while also completing his national service in the RAF. Later in his career he went on to specialise as a swimming instructor, mainly for disabled children at St Andrews school in Inverurie. He was instrumental in pioneering and promoting water therapy for children with significant disabilities in the North East. During this time Ian also became one of the early founders of Special Olympics in the UK. He proudly went on to hold the position of UK Chairman and spent several years raising the profile of Special Olympics in the UK.
Ian was an accomplished sportsman who achieved much success with weightlifting early in his life earning him the nickname "Tiger Shaw". He was one of the first members of the Spartan Club in Aberdeen. After his weightlifting career, golf and indoor bowling became his true passions. Ian was a much admired past captain of Inverurie Golf Club and in his retirement years a respected starter at Newmacher Golf Club. Ian loved playing bowls with his friends at Fintray Bowling Club and was a regular competitor in bowling halls across the Aberdeenshire District.
Ian lived the majority of his life in Hatton of Fintray and is well known for his active participation in community life, particularly as a former elder of the church.
His funeral service is to be held at Baldarroch Crematorium, Crathes on Thursday, 13th January at 11.30am, to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, at chapel exit in aid of Diabetes U.K.
Cremation Service
Location
Baldarroch Crematorium
Crathes
Banchory
Aberdeenshire
AB31 5QR
Date & Time
11:30am Thu 13th Jan 2022
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Muriel wrote
8th Jan 2022
So sorry to hear about Ian no longer able to drive long distance will not be able to attend the funeral thinking of you and your family xx
Eleanor and Richard wrote
8th Jan 2022
Dear Nora Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Ian will be fondly remembered by many. May he rest in peace .
Marion wrote
7th Jan 2022
Dearest Nora and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. Much love being sent to you and yours. What an accomplished man Ian was. Marion and Jason.
Derek wrote
7th Jan 2022
A long life well lived. Nora and the family must all be proud of Ian's life of service to the community and of his achievements.
Barbara wrote
7th Jan 2022
We wish to pass on our sincere condolences to you Nora, Chris, Keith, Craig and family on the loss of Ian. With deepest sympathy The Simpson family 🥰
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