Donald J. Shaw, Sr.

Donald J. "D.J." Shaw, Sr., 79 of Quakertown died Friday June 10, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of Mildred M. (Arnold) Shaw. They celebrated 51 years of marriage in May. Born in Boston, MA he was the son of the late Daniel F. and Helen (Connolly) Shaw. He was employed by the U.S. Navy until his retirement in 1976 and then continued working until his retirement in 1997 from the Civil Service at the former Warminster U.S. Air Station. Donald was U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Quakertown American Legion. He was a member of St. Isidores Catholic Church in Quakertown. He also was a Fourth Degree Knight with the St. Isidore Council of the K of C where he also was a past Grand Knight. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons Donald J., Jr. (Heather) Daniel F. (Betsy) and Douglas C. a daughter Debra M. Dowless. Two grandsons Donald J., III and Dillon. He is also survived by several brother and sister in laws and Nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Jean Ratliff and Patricia Bahr. He will be sorely missed by his pet Dachshund Gouber. A mass will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday June 16, 2016 at St. Isidores Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown PA 18951. Calling hours will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown PA 18951. There will be no calling hours on Thursday morning. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to St. Isidores building fund 603 W. Broad St. Quakertown PA 18951. Charitable donations may be made to: St. Isidore's Catholic Church Enhancement Fund 603 Broad Street, Quakertown PA 18951 Service Information 24 Hour Viewing Wednesday June 15, 2016 6:00 PM C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 West Broad Street Quakertown, PA 18951 Funeral Mass Thursday June 16, 2016 10:30 AM St. Isidore's Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951