<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN">JULIA JANE SHEARS</span></span></p> <p>STEPHENVILLE, NL</p> <p>(FORMERLY OF MCKAY’S, NL)</p> <p>SEPT. 30, 1950 - AUG. 8, 2017</p> <p>It is with great sadness that the family of the late Julia Jane Shears (nee: Hulan) announce her passing of Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, NL at the age of 66 years. She is survived by her loving husband John. She leaves to mourn her son Roger and her daughter-in-law Serena. Her family members will miss her dearly, including her brothers Rendell (Linda) Hulan, Grand Falls-Windsor and Barton (Bernice) Hulan, Brantford, ON and sisters-in-law: Heather (Darcy) Major, Reidville, NL and Gloria Butt, Kamloops, BC. She will also be missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Ellis and Martha Hulan and her brother-in-law Joseph. Among the things that Julia cherished most in life were her connections with family and friends. Julia’s family would like to express special thanks to Cis, Cathy, Lorraine and Juanita for their invaluable help and their friendship over the years. Friends may visit St. George’s Anglican Church in Robinson’s on Friday, August 11, 2017 between 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 2 p.m. from St. George’s Anglican Church in Robinson’s, NL with Rev. Kris Gosse officiating. Inurnment will take place following the service in the Anglican Cemetery, McKay’s, NL. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation or a charity of ones’ choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing, NL.</p>