Whilst at school, Roger Shaw (52-62) was noted for two things: his sporting prowess and his musical ability. His record for the U15 100 yards sprint stood for many years and he played first team cricket and rugby. He sang in the choir and, occasionally, played the piano for the hymn in morning assembly. He went on from school to Bede College, Durham, where he took the three-year Certificate in Education to qualify as a primary school teacher. On graduating, he returned to Beverley and over the next 20 years taught at schools in Kirkella, Swinemoor and Leconfield before being appointed Head of Lockington School. While there, he was seconded by the county to a short-term advisory role. He took early retirement in 1994 but continued to work until 2005 as Administrator of Beverley Minster. Among the diverse tasks associated with this role was running the Minster shop.

He was a life-long, active member of the Minster congregation and played the organ regularly for services in the daughter churches of Woodmansey, Routh and Molescroft. He was also a member of Beverley Golf Club for over 50 years, for most of that time playing off a single figure handicap and winning numerous competitions and prizes. He participated in the Pocklingtonian Golf Day on several occasions.

He was held in warm affection by all who knew him, and his network of acquaintances around the town was legendary. It was a family joke that if Roger didn't know someone in Beverley, it made their existence doubtful. He could be relied on for a joke or a quick quip, sometimes outrageous as well as funny, but underneath the humour was a kind and caring man.

He is survived by Joyce, his wife of over 50 years, his two daughters, Philippa and Emma, and three grandchildren.