Obituary of Bernard George Spear

Spear, Bernard G. … April 10, 1952 … March 16, 2009. The death of Bernard George Spear, known and loved as Bernie, Dad, and to a special few as Bun, died on March 16, 2009 at his office of the Canadian Red Cross, surrounded in the light and love of his friends and co-workers. Born in Saint John, NB, the son of the late George and Dorothy (Wilson) Spear. Survived by his wife, Deborah Catherine (Mahoney) Spear; daughter, Amanda Spear (partner, Ian Paterson) of Vancouver, BC; son, Zachary Spear (girlfriend, Katie Pyne) of Saint John, NB; brother, Russell (wife, Bonnie) Spear, niece, Kristy Spear Matto (husband, Daniel) and nephew Rob of Halifax, NS; sister, Donna Beaton (Spear) (partner, Kevin McCaskill) of Moncton, NB; niece, Jessica Stephen and great-niece, Emily; nephew, Alexander; aunt, Audrey Ross and family of Saint John, NB; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry and Viola Mahoney (his other mum and dad), brother-in-law, Greg (wife, Nancy); niece Starr (husband, Shawn and son, Logan), nephew, Vincent (daughter, Kaitlin), all of Campbellton, NB. .Bernie was a man who treasured all that was simple in life, family first, long walks, long talks, a good book, a cup of tea with a special friend. His home, a place of gathering for all. He talked with a soft tone and an open heart to family and friends. There was always time to listen to his son, Zack, and daughter Amanda and share his words of wisdom. For his wife Deborah, day in and day out he showed unconditional love that could not be touched. It was his character of integrity and his big heart that will keep all who loved him connected to a never ending circle of love. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rothesay, NB on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 11:00 am; a Reception will follow at the Canadian Red Cross Building, 70 Lansdowne Ave., Saint John at 1:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to a Scholarship Fund in memory of Bernard Spear for a student at UNBSJ Business Faculty. www.brenansfh.com