He earned his bachelor of science degree in 1951 from the University of New Hampshire and graduated from Tufts University Medical School with his doctor of medicine degree in 1955. Following graduation, he served in the General Surgical Residency Program from 1956 to 1960 with Maine Medical Center. From 1960 to 1962, Dr. Shaw became a base surgeon with the United States Navy at Brunswick Naval Air Station.

Throughout his medical career, Dr. Shaw was employed by Regional Memorial Hospital in Brunswick, Courtesy Staff (1960-1965), Maine Medical Center, Courtesy Staff & Surgical Selection (1960-present), Kennebec Valley Medical Center, where he worked his private practice in general, vascular and microsurgery (1962-present), Augusta General Hospital, chief of surgery (1964-1966) and chief of staff (1969-1975), veterans hospital, Togus, consultant in surgery (1981-present) and Augusta Mental Health Institute, consulting surgeon (1962-present).

Dr. Shaw's teaching experience included lecturing in anatomy, obstetrics and gynecology at Maine Medical School of Nursing (1955-1960), laboratory comparative anatomy at University of New Hampshire (1950-1951), anatomy, abdominal and genitalia injuries and emergency medical training course at the Augusta Mental Health Institute (1974-1975) and was adjunct associate professor in surgery at Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice (1975-present).

He was elected to several medical societies, including Maine Medical Association and Cumberland County, Kennebec County and New England Surgical societies. Honorary societies included Alpha Epsilon Delta, National Premedical Honor Society (1949-present) and Phi Chi, National Medical Fraternity (1952-present). He was also active in fraternal organizations Augusta Lodge 141, Kora Temple Shrine in Lewiston; Kennebec Valley Shrine Club; Fishing Club of America; Ducks Unlimited; and American Medical Fly Fishing Association.

Dr. Shaw was also a corporator of Maine Savings Bank in Portland, a member of Sugarloaf Ski Club and the International Atlantic Salmon Federation, and served on the board of directors with Sports Alliance of Maine.

John's hobbies included, but were not limited to, fishing, hunting, skiing and boating.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sue Fechtner Shaw, of Manchester; his son, John "Jay" Shaw Jr. and his wife, Charlotte, of York; and his daughter, Hillary Riposo and her husband, Philip, of Sagamore Beach, Mass.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1 Church St., Augusta.

A celebration of John's life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the funeral home. All are welcome to continue in the celebration of his life at a reception at the Augusta Civic Center immediately following.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Sugarloaf Area Christian Ministry, 5085 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947; Good Shepherd Food Bank, 3121 Hotel Road, Auburn, ME 04210; or to the charity of one's choice.

Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kennebec Journal on May 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Shaw

22 Entries

Anita Reynolds

May 8, 2024

I worked with Dr Shaw at the hospital. He was always so eager to teach about what he was doing. My significant other and I loved him to pieces. He is definitely missed

May 29, 2014

I have just learned of Dr.Shaw's passing and I am so sorry I had missed it...He was a great teacher for nurses and his many thoughtful deeds are remembered...Joan Frake

Nancy Shaw

May 28, 2014

To Hillary and Jay:
Very fond memories of your Dad. He was truly a very special person and he will be remembered with fondness.
My thoughts are with you both.
Nancy

Chuck O'Connor

May 25, 2014

Dear Hillary, Sue & John, Have great childhood memories of visiting your home and running around your home and the woods with John as he was friend of my brother Joe, Hilliary i do remember that we were Lab partners @ UNH 76ish, Sue i remember you as incredible caring nurse in the icu @ AGH. Dr Shaw & my Dad were great community leaders and in 1979 Dr Shaw wrote an incredible letter of recommendation for my dad so he could practice medicine in Ireland & England. Last year i did get to speak with him and shake his hand in the the Nursing home in Winthrop. May the force be with you all & your families always.

Henry Mitchell

May 24, 2014

In January of 1990, when I only knew Dr. Shaw and Sue from my work in the E.D., Dr Shaw saw me dejectedly being signed in as a surgical patient due to a ruptured disc. He asked me why I was there and I told him. His response was "You're not happy about this, are you?"
He offered his sympathy and went on about his business. In a half hour or so Dr. Shaw returned with a big bouquet of flowers and the statement that "Sue and I have talked. You shouldn't convalesce alone, when you're discharged you're coming to stay with us." The beginning of a real friendship.
Dr. Shaw harked from a time when going into medicine was a calling, not a business decision.
We are poorer with his passing.

May 22, 2014

To Sue and Family, It was with great sadness that we heard of John's passing. He was a favorite of both of us and we will never forget the chance meeting in Prien, Germany and the day spent at the Castle HerrenChiemsee. He was a wonderful man in all respects and was a good friend. Don and Christa Pauley

May 21, 2014

Dear Sue & Family, My sincere condolences on the passing of a fine man and a great Dr. Sue please take care yourself and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gina Kelley

linda hall

May 19, 2014

Dear Sue and family.
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. I have wonderful memories of Dr Shaw. I worked with him in surgery. Sue you and DR Shaw were wonderful hosts at your home. Sincerely Linda

May 18, 2014

Dear Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Shaws' passing. I remember how much he liked my "potato doughnuts !! It was my pleasure to work with you both. My thoughts and prayers are for comfort and peace for you and your family. Sincerely, Brenda Jackson,(aka BJ)from the "old" O.R.

Jeff Lewis

May 16, 2014

Sue,
John was a man among men and certainly a doctor among doctors. I will miss him greatly. May God rest his soul. My prayers are with you in this time of adjustment. Peace.

Carolyn Brouillard

May 15, 2014

John and Sue are the best neighbors ever up at Suagarloaf. We all have the fondest memories of them during our winters there. My children are all grown now but remember John with the fondest of memories.

Linda Adams

May 15, 2014

Dear Sue, my thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Gloria Lougee

May 15, 2014

Sorry to here about John he was a good man. Sue I will be thinking of you.

Belle Clendening

May 14, 2014

I enjoyed the times working with Dr. Shaw in minor surgery. He was very caring and an excellent surgeon.

Tom & Brenda Laverdiere

May 14, 2014

Our deepest condolences go out to Sue and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathryne O'Donnell

May 14, 2014

What a great career...He not only performed surgery on me but, my late Husband, Michael O'Donnell, was best man at John and Sue's wedding. Friends forever, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Scott & Sonja Ducharme

May 14, 2014

So sorry Sue. We have so many fond memories at Sugarloaf Chapel. John was always up for a lively discussion. May Our Lord hold you close during this time.

Jane Jones

May 14, 2014

My deepest sympathy to family and friends of Dr. Shaw. He was a fine surgeon and a very caring person. May he RIP

May 14, 2014

It was always a very fine experience working in the old E.R. with you. Thank-you for all of your time in this community. Jan Roche RN

Barbara Barter

May 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Fuller

May 14, 2014

Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Dr Shaw's passing, I always thought of you both when on the Pond Rd. He was a very caring surgeon, who made his patients feel safe. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Bonnie

Anita Reynolds

May 14, 2014

I was so very priviledged to get to work with Dr. Shaw as an X Ray Tech, both in the OR and for the patients he sent to our department. Such a dedicated physician, always very respectful of the people he worked with. My deepest sympathies go to all of his very special family and friends.

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