Chuck Shaw Passing

[Williamswo]

I sadly report the passing of Chuck Shaw after a 15 year battle with prostrate and associated cancers. Many of you know that Chuck was a frequent poster to old Fordbarn and often shared his beautiful Model A photos. Chuck was a very private person who was very proud that he worked 50 years as a profession engineer with many patents and was credited by the Postmaster General as being instrumental in saving the zip code system during its first year. When the anthrax letters showed up in the Brentwood, MD post office; Chuck was one of the first to put on a white suit and go inside and then worked as a consultant to develop sorting machines that could detect anthrax-like substances. Chuck was also a yachtsman and an avid flyer who loved his 1940 J3 Piper that he flew until late last year. He was active in the Mount Vernon Region and the George Washington Chapter, serving as webmaster for many years. He also served on the MARC Touring Class Committee with his 29 CCPU and 31 Phaeton winning Touring Class Awards of Excellence. Chuck along with his wife Clarice attended most of the MARC National events over the last ten years and was the Photographer for the 2009 MARC National Tour.

I have attached photos of Chuck and his three Model As. Chuck was a good friend to many of us and he will be missed at all levels of the Model A hobby, by his friends in MARC, the Mount Vernon Region and the George Washington Chapter. Please keep his wife, Clarice, and family in your thoughts and prayers.

Woody Williams

 

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I remember Mr. Shaw. And his old Ford Barn Posts.
His great 'Off Topics commits' and his aeroplane pictures.

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[Michael in Sedona]

Sad news indeed. Although I never met him, I loved reading his posts and seeing his great photos over the years. He'll be missed.

 

[Hitchhiker]

RIP. I didn't know him at all. But it's always sad to hear of the passing of a fellow enthusiast.

 

[BeverlyHillbilly]

Very sad to hear..

 

[Mitch//pa]

sorry to hear
he will be missed by all

 

[Bruce Adams]

Chuck will certainly be missed.

 

[roadster]

Sorry to hear of Chuck's passing he was a great asset to the
Model A Ford community. And sure will be missed.
Jack Burke (roadster)

 

[Bick in New Zealand]

Even here in New Zealand Chuck's warmth and willingness to share came through. Enjoy the company of those who have passed before and rest easy from your labours.

 

[2manycars]

Sorry to hear about this. Another great contributor gone. I guess we are all getting older, and closer to the end of the tunnel.

 

[Barry B./ Ma.]

Sad to hear of Chucks passing. I'll miss his great pictures.

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

I too am greatly saddened to learn of this as he was a good friend.

 

[Great Lakes Greg]

I met Chuck at the MARC National Tour. His phaeton is my computor screen saver as inspiration for my own phaeton restoration.

 

[AL in NY]

I always loved reading Mr. Shaw's posts on the "old barn". His knowledge of the Model A will be greatly missed. We will all miss him.

 

[msmaron]

his advice was always appreciated.. Sorry to hear of his passing

 

[Tacoma Bob]

A wonderful guy to share the cyber world with. May he rest in peace and may his family be left with warm and wonderful memories.

 

[Craig Lewis]

Chuck was a wonderfull guy. His wit and wisdom, together with some of the nicest Model A photos I've even seen..will be missed.

 

[Model A Lady]

Sad news......thank you for sharing it. Do we have an address to send a card to the family?

 

[Williamswo]

Cards can be sent to

Clarice Shaw
4605 Tapestry Drive
Fairfax, Va22032

 

[Clem Clement]

If you have any photos of Chuck, please email themto Woody or me.
clem