SHAW: Wayne of Grand Bend
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On June 8, 2026 @ 5:51 PM In Dashwood, Exeter, Obituary | 30 Comments
Wayne passed away peacefully with his son by his side at Bear Creek Terrace, Petrolia on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the age of 91. Cherished husband of Iola (Vincent) Shaw for over 69 years. Loving father of Jerry Shaw, and Danny Shaw. Proud grandpa of Jamie, and Cole. and great-grandpa of Logan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Kenlynn Bell, Aleda Cluff, and Beryl Vincent. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Hurley and Marion Shaw, and siblings and their spouses; Glenn and Bernice Shaw, Bob Bell, John and Marjorie Shaw, Dianne and Jerry Chapman, Eugene “Sib” and Laura Shaw.
Wayne was a well-known mechanic in Grand Bend. He was a “jack of all trades” and if it had an engine, he could fix it. He enjoyed spending time cruising around in his 1928 Model A and spending time with his kids and grandkids.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Thursday, June 11th from 6 – 8 PM, where Wayne’s funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12th at 11 AM. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society Sarnia-Lambton, The War Amps or The Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “SHAW: Wayne of Grand Bend”
To the Shaw Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of working with Wayne, in my younger days. He was a great guy and I hope your memories will be a comfort in the days ahead.
With our sincere condolences,
Gary & Beth Jennison
Iola, Dan ,Jerry and family…
We are so sorry to hear of your loss…Will miss seeing him in his Model T car..He was a wonderful guy and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Sincere condolences Danny,Jerry and Mom Lola. Definitely if it had a motor he could fix it. Loved seeing him coming down the road in his Model A. He will be missed. RIP Wayne!
To Iola, Danny, Jerry and family,
I am so very sad to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a very special man…so well known and respected in the GB area.
He was the epitome of a true Gentleman ..with a happy personality and a wry sense of humour..always kind and genuine in his nature.
You made so many beautiful memories..I know they will help you and bring you comfort through the difficult days ahead.
Thinking of you ..
Paula LaPorte
Iola , Jerry and Danny
My condolences to all of you. Cherish all your memories you had. I had lot of great times being in your company.
He will be greatly missed by many.
Joan Finkbeiner
Our condolences to all of your families. He was a great person in our neighborhood and will fondly be remembered. The Backx’s
Danny and Jerry, we are sending our deepest sympathy. Wayne was a kind man. We are sorry for your loss.
To the Shaw family
I’m sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Remembering many times he was called on to fix things on our boat. My condolences to all his family- may your memories give you peace.
Iola, Dan, Jerry and family. So sorry for your loss. Wayne was such a kind man and an absolute pleasure to visit with. Always a smile and a story! Treasure your many memories..Thinking of you with sympathy.
Lori Turkheim and Rick Dellow
May Wayne Rest in Peace. He was a special person who will certainly be missed by many! He left behind so many great Memories with many, many of us! Our Condolences to all his Family.
My sincerest condolences..
My condolences, I am very sorry for your loss..
SORRY TO HEAR OF WAYNE’S PASSING ,WORKED WITH WAYNE AT WARNER AUTO MARINE ,WAYNE WAS A GREAT FRIEND ,COULD FIX ANYTHING ,HAD MANY GREAT TIMES AND ADVENTURES WITH WAYNE ,CONDOLENCES TO IOLA,DAN,JERRY ,SINCERLY STEVE HORNER
Deepest Confolences Iola, Jerry and Dan and family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Lynn Ferwerda and family
Iola, Dan, Jerry & family
Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of Wayne. Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Danny and the Shaw family – So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Thinking of you as you navigate the difficult days ahead. Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Dan , Jerry and family
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. My sincere condolences. Cherish all the great memories
Our sincere condolences go out to the entire Shaw family on Wayne’s passing. A great guy and he will be truly missed.
Iola, Jerry, Danny and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, he was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Iola, Jerry and Dan and families…
Sending our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to all of you.
Wayne was the best neighbor.
He was like an Uncle to me. I was so lucky to know him and enjoy his sense of humor, and his compassion for his family and of course his Model A.
I am very happy to have known him and be a part of his life.
Dan, Gerry, Lola
Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a kind man. It was nice to see him driving his model A. Rest in peace.
Thinking of you in this sad time.
Iola, Jerry, Dan and all Wayne’s family & friends;
My sincere sympathy in the loss of Wayne. I have many fond memories of working with Wayne at Warner Marine. He was a brilliant and vastly experienced mechanic. Wayne was a pleasure to be around whether at work or socially. His sense of humour was unique and always entertaining. Thinking about you all at this time. R.I.P. Wayne.
Our condolences to all of your families. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
R.I.P WAYNE.
To the Shaw family,I’m so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I remember as a young teenager the funny crazy and sometimes dangerous things he would do to us. Great to have known him.
Iola, Dan,, Jerry and grandchildren,
I have so many great memories of Wayne and my dad Prosper working together and becoming good friends. Give Wayne a challenge and he will conquer it….sending our deepest condolences….may he rest in peace!
Jerry & Rose
What a wonderful guy, and life you had, eh Wayne!!.
Im Very sorry to read this.
Our condolence to the Shaw Family.
💔⚘️RIP
Our deepest condolences Iola , Jerry, Dan and family –
Sorry to hear this, Wayne always had a kind word and a gentle manner, appreciated this very much.
Condolences.
Rich
Sorry to hear of Uncle Wayne’s passing he will sadly be missed he was a great uncle
Our condolences to the Shaw family
Mandy and Raymond Gallagher
Also my father Glenn Northcott and his wife Karen send their condolences to the Shaw family
Mandy and Raymond Gallagher
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Lola Jerry Dan and Family . Sorry to hear about Wayne. He will be missed by all. May he rest in peace and keep on driving his 1928.