Ronald B. Shaw Sr., 86, of Catasauqua, died Dec. 13, 2013, in Northampton Village. He was the husband of the late Phyllis Shaw.

Born in Union, N.J., he was a son of the late Robert and Catherine (Lyons) Shaw.

He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He later served in the U. S. Merchant Marines until retiring.

He was an avid golfer and was employed by Willow Brook Golf Club.

He is survived by a son, Ronald Jr. and his wife Lucinda of Northampton; a daughter, Kim and her husband Edwin Connolly of Effort; a sister, Ellen Boyle of Bedminster, N.J.; three grandchildren, Kristina and Sarah Oakley and Timothy Shaw; and three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Hailey and Gabriella Staunton.

Contributions may be sent to Arcadia Hospice.

Arrangements were made by Pearson Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.