William Shaw

William Dean Shaw, age 65 of Montello (Lake Puckaway), passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home. William was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina to Archie E. Shaw, III and Rose Mary (Robinson) Tate on June 17, 1960. At a young age, he moved with his family to Maryland where he graduated from Colonel Zadok Magruder High School in Rockville. He furthered his education in Biology at Frostburg State University in Maryland. William moved to the Midwest, residing in both Iowa and then Madison, before he ultimately settled near Lake Puckaway around ten years ago. He enjoyed nature; especially camping, hiking, and caving. William will be remembered for his love of music, his way with words, and his many friendships.

“By the waterside I will lay my head,

Listen to the river sing sweet songs,

To rock my soul.”

William is survived by his daughter, Sara Shaw of Salisbury, MD; his sister, Nissa (John) Ellinwood of Davidsonville, MD; his uncle, Edgar (Sally) Robinson of Hendersonville, NC; and other extended family members throughout North Carolina, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents.

No formal services will take place.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com