Peacefully on March 31, 2005 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of 48 years to Verna E. Dear. Loving father of William (Tammey), David (Debbie), Ruth (Jack), Dolores (Wes) and Tim. Much loved grandfather of Krista (Mike) and B.J. Son of the late William and Everald Dear. Son-in-law of Verna Corran and the late David. Brother of the late Amy and Cyril Crack, the late Ken and Ester Dear, the late Stanley Dear (Liz), the late Doris and Bill Haines, the late Robert Dear (Marianne), late Ernest Dear (Verna), Pat Dearle (late George), and Ruth Monette (late Walter). Brother-in-law of John Corran, Alfred Corran (Pat), Marion Slagel (Earl), Norman Corran, Dawn Morden (Tim) and Greg Corran (Nancy). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, April 4, 2005 from 11 am until time of service in the chapel at 1 pm. Major Paul Wood officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the SAH Oncology Unit or the Salvation Army.
