Malcolm and Alfreda Shaw
Our History
Malcolm Shaw was born at 'Springfield Villas' Strines Road, Marple, on 27th November 1895. In later years he married Ethel Alfreda Marshall (Originally from Norfolk), she arrived from France where she had been working as a Nursery Governess to an Army Major and his family during World War 1, and arrived in Marple to work as a Nursery Governess in Strines for a Family. Malcolm worked as a Chauffeur also in Strines for a family, they met, courted and eventually married. They moved to Church Lane, Marple.
Mr. J.T.Pott, owned the 'Bull's Head Taxi Service', and when he retired, Malcolm bought the Taxi Company from him, the family then moved to 'Whirley House, Church Lane Garage, Church Lane, Marple, Where they ran the Taxi Service, Wedding Car Service and Funeral Service.
Malcolm and Alfreda Shaw had three Children, Betty Shaw, Malcolm Marshall Shaw and Barry Shaw
Malcolm Marshall as a young man originally trained to be a mechanic at Woodford, he worked in the Garage at 'Whirly House' repairing cars.
In his spare time he joined a Dance Band and played the Drums as a hobby where he met Sheila his wife.
In 1959 his father passed away and Malcolm Marshall took over the family business at the age of 24 years together with his mother Alfreda.
Malcolm Marshall and his wife moved to a terraced house on Willow Grove, and had two children Malcolm Mark Shaw and Stephanie Jane Shaw
Malcolm Mark Shaw Joined the company in 1982 and ran the company with his Father.
"When you are faced with the death of a parent and never having planned a funeral it was so reassuring to have the support from Mark He guided my sisters and I gently through the process. Nothing was too much trouble. He was a fantastic support always there to answer any questions we had . I would definitely recommend Malcolm Shaw and Sons "
"Absolutely brilliant service. Organising a funeral for a loved one is a difficult thing to do, Mark made it easier and kept me updated every step. I would highly recommend this family run business
Thank you from all the family"
"Cannot fault Mark Shaw and his team Our Mums funeral was perfect easily sorted out and very dignifiedwould highly recommend this family business to anyone"
"Family run independent funeral directors very caring with lots of attention to detail. Very professional service from start to finish"