Michael Stewart "Mike" Shaw – 63, Truro. It is with extreme sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mike on Saturday morning, February 14, 2026, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was the son of Harry Shaw, Truro, and the late Evelyn (Totten) Shaw.
Along with his father, Mike is survived by his wife of 42 years, Leesa (Taylor); daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Bernard; son, Andrew (Kelsey) Shaw; granddaughter, Raelynn Bernard; adoptive daughter, Michelle "Nickey" (Adam) Dillman; grandson, Blake; sister, LeaAnne Joudrie; niece, Christie (Jody) Brandford; great nephews, Silas and Gus. Along with his mother, he was predeceased by his grandparents.
Mike was born and raised in the "mill", and being an original "mill boy", you never knew what trouble he and others were up too.
Mike worked for Scotsburn, Crossley and finished his career with Canada Bread "Butternut", travelling from shore to shore and caring for each customer like they were family. After his medical condition progressed and he couldn’t be on the road in the truck, he returned to school to get his Grade 12 (GED), and graduated at NSCC with his daughter (CCA diploma) in 2009. He then took his business course and graduated from that in 2011.
Mike has had a long hard fought battle for over 20 years. We would like to thank the Dialysis Team at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Halifax Rehabilitation Centre and VON for your dedication and going above and beyond for Mike and his family.
Mike’s family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 387 Lower Truro Road (McClures Mills). We ask that you wear casual clothes, colourful or patterned, and if Mother Nature allows, feel free to wear shorts! Mike would want you to be comfortable, and he looked horrible in pants! Private interment in Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive, Bible Hill in the spring. If so desired, donations in Mike’s memory to War Amps of Canada, Diabetes Canada or Heart and Stroke Foundation are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
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