Frederick L. Shaw

South Portland- Frederick L. Shaw,80, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his loving family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Judith A. (Mead) Shaw with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.

Fred was born May 2, 1945, in Portland, Maine. He is the son of the late Robert and Alice ( Wendell) Shaw. He grew up in South Portland and attended South Portland Schools, where he met his high school sweetheart Judy and married April 4, 1964.

Fred worked as a maintenance man at McDonald’s for many years until his retirement. He previously was a Machinist at Portland Clutch.

Fred treasured the time he spent playing with his adored grandchildren. He also enjoyed coaching girls’ softball, his sons little league team, bowling, horseshoes, riding his motorcycle, painting pictures and was a talented wood worker and made many pieces of furniture.

In addition to his loving wife Judith, Fred is survived by his children Frederick Shaw, Jr. and his wife Bonnie, Ed Shaw and his wife Louise and Vicki Shaw. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, his sister Sandy Taylor as well as many nieces and nephews

In addition to his mother and father, Fred is predeceased by his siblings Roberta Shaw Whitney, Robert Shaw, Catherine Shaw Benjamin, Joanne Shaw Whitney and Charles Shaw. Fred’s childhood friend Bobby Maclean

Fred’s visitation will be in the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland, 1024 Broadway, South Portland on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, immediately followed by a funeral service in the funeral home. Following services there will be a reception at the funeral home.