Matt G. Shaw, 26, died Wednesday March 19, 2008 at St. Luke's in Duluth. He was born to Gary and Pat Shaw in Duluth in 1982. Matt graduated from East High School in 2000. He graduated from Lake Superior Technical College with a degree in Commercial and Residential Wiring. Matt worked for Canadian National Railroad in Two Harbors as an operator. Matt played guitar and loved music. He also enjoyed video games and playing with his cat and dog. Matt was a loving father to his son, Damon. He was very close with his parents Pat and Gary, brother Scott and girlfriend April and loved them all dearly. He is preceded by his grandparents, Glenn and Lucille McNitt; and grandparents, Tom and Edna Shaw. Matt is survived by his son, Damon; parents, Gary and Pat Shaw; brother, Scott Shaw; girlfriend, April Cary; numerous extended family and many friends; and cat Pandora and dog Daldrean. MEMORIAL SERVICE:2 p.m. Saturday March 22, 2008 in the Cremation Society of MN Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave, Duluth, 624-5200. There will be a visitation one hour prior and a reception following.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
So we round the sun again without you . So much has changed, Damon is an adult now as you know . I hope Pandora ran to see you again . We miss you every minute of every day . Such a hole in our hearts . Love you Mom and Dad
Pat shaw
March 15, 2025
Gary & Pat, I still think of you often and my heart aches for you. Your friends miss you,
would love to see you again.
Elaine Lowrey
March 15, 2022 | Duluth, MN | Friend
Can’t believe it’s been 13 years, so much has changed and you have stayed the same . We love you and miss you every day . Talk and think about you and all the fun we had . I hope Annie and holly have found their way to you . Pandora is fine ! Love you so much !!! ❤❤❤❤Mom and Dad
Patricia shaw
March 15, 2021 | Duluth, MN | Mother
Pat & Gary, Matt was such a nice kid and co-worker. A smile that lit up everyone's day. My heart goes out to you every time I think of you. I know the pain never goes away. Thoughts are with you, even now.
Elaine Lowrey
March 15, 2020 | Hermantown, MN | Friend
Pat,
I just found out about Matt and wanted to send my deepest sympathies to your family. My kids- Kellyann, Andrea, and Peter were at Music Studio Plus with Matt & Scott. It certainly was a shock when I heard the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terryanne Mascarenas
June 21, 2008 | Hermantown, MN
I honestly do not know what to say here. What CAN be said hardly makes up for the pain felt when tragedy strikes. I grew up next to Matt on Lakewood Rd and went to East with him. When we were kids I can remember the fun we had trading X-Men cards and listening to some of the more obscure music of the time (I.E. Green Jelly") - we shared a lot of laughs on that old bus ride. I remember when he got a pewter batman pin for a gift and I was so jealous I went out and bought one also! He was a good...
John Johnson
May 09, 2008 | Phoenix, AZ
Matt,
It goes without saying, you were my everything. I wouldn't give up the love we had, even if I knew the ending. I wish I could have kept you forever. I miss you and think of you every minute of the day. You were my boyfriend, but above all, you were my best friend. If it wasn't for your wonderful family, especially your parents, I don't know how I would be getting through this. I'll keep you in my heart always, and will see you again someday.
Love you baby
KISS
April Cary
April 03, 2008 | Duluth, MN
Matt, I never heard your rendition of my "calling Bill". Why you were taken that night is beyond my belief. I grieve not only for the loss of you but for the new life you had embarked on. I saw in your eyes and April's the awakening of a new beginning. For the heartache you've gone through it was a wonderful feeling to know you were on the way to happiness. April was your soul mate and loves you still. Damon holds your features and some of your quirky ways. Your mom and dad will hold...
Bill and Sandy Berglund
April 03, 2008 | Proctor, MN
Thank you to all that shared a memory of our son Matt we miss him every minute of the day ....
Gary & Pat Shaw
April 02, 2008 | Duluth, MN
