Myron B. “Ron” Shaw, Ph.D., 79 years, of Geneseo died Saturday evening, February 13, 2010 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. He was born June 30, 1930, in Canton, Ohio the son of Forest P. and Genevieve Meredith Shaw. Ron was predeceased by his wife Doris and his daughter Barbara Stafford. He was a graduate of Kent State University and received his Doctorate in Speech and Communications from the University of Michigan. Following his education, he started a 33 year career at SUNY Geneseo. He also served his country in the US Air Force from 1954 through 1958. An avid bridge player, he belonged to groups in Geneseo and Dansville. He also enjoyed golfing at area golf courses including Livingston Country Club and Hidden Acres. A former member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ, he served in many different positions there. A very committed Rotarian, he belonged through the years to Geneseo Rotary Club, Gates-Chili Rotary Club and the Penfield Rotary Club. In earlier years, he also served on the Board of Directors at the Interfaith Center at SUNY Geneseo. Ron was also a diehard Cleveland fan, and watched the Indians, the Browns and the Cavaliers whenever he had the opportunity.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Judy Shaw of Mount Morris; his son-in-law Daniel Stafford of Avon, 4 grandchildren, Joshua and Jordan Shaw; Jeffrey and Matthew Stafford. Also, his sister, Frances McCoy of Sarasota, FL., and cousin Peggy Shaw of Canton, Ohio.

Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Livingston County Hospice, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com