Obituary of Benjamin Theodore Shears

Benjamin Theodore passed peacefully away in his home in Rocky Harbour lovingly surrounded with his family on October 26^th, 2018 in his 85^th year.

He will be lovingly remembered by Georgina, his wife of 58 years, his daughter Dorcas, son-in-law Valeri Chudinov; special mother-in-law Blanche Watts; his siblings: Pauline Payne, Floyd (Olga), Tom (Bonnie), Ella (Frank) Penney; sisters-in-law: Blanche Shears, Marie Shears, Sandra (John) Bull; brothers-in-law: David (Sharon) Watts, Rod (Gladys) Watts and Robert (Mary) Watts. Ben touched the lives of many and will also be affectionately remembered by his nieces and nephews, a large circle of family and friends, and his furry companion, Maggie.

Ben is predeceased by his parents Dorcas May and James Shears, his brothers: James and John; sisters: Mary Loveys and Joan White; father-in-law Thomas Watts; brothers-in-law: Alton Payne, Rendell Snow, Jack White and Alwin Loveys; sister-in-law Betty Shears.

Ben was always a reliable volunteer giving freely of his time and talents to his community and his church. He loved his garden and his gardening talents were well known and always in evidence at his family home. Of all the things in life that Benjamin enjoyed, the focus and foundation of his contentment was his love of family and friends. He will be forever cherished and remembered for his love, thoughtfulness and generosity.

Our family is so thankful for the years we have shared with him.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, October 27^th from 7-9 pm and Sunday, October 28^th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Rocky Harbour from where the Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 29^th at 2 pm with The Most Rev. Percy Coffin officiating. Interment to follow at St. Matthews Anglican Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to St. Matthews Church Building Fund. To sign the family guestbook, you may visit our website at www.fillatre.ca.