"Papa was always that funny stubborn guy, never going to the doctor. But outside of his stubbornness, he was a family man he loved being around us making jokes and just being papa. I remember going to mendon ponds and taking a picture he would scream whiskey. I remember playing in the ocean with papa but he would only put his feet in. Papa you will be missed dearly I love you"
In loving memory of
Joseph Dear
August 17, 1944 - January 7, 2021
Joseph F. Dear: Born August 17, 1944 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2021.
Joe is predeceased by his parents, Grace and George Stuart Dear; brothers, Edward Dear, Don Dear, George Dear, Gordon Dear John Dear.
He is survived by his children, Cindy (Adam) Dilley, Brian (fiancé Cheryl York) Dear, Sandra Dear and Lisa (Stephen) McDaniels; grandchildren, Brittany Dunham, Spencer Holt, Austin Dilley, Debra Dear, Kristian Molina, Catherine Hurlburt, Miriah McDaniels, Grace Fantanza, Charlotte Fantanza, Madison McDaniels, Parker McDaniels, Nathan McDaniels and Mason McDaniels; great grandson, Atlas Dilley; also survived by Jean Dear.
Please join Joe's family, Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 1-6 PM at The Spies Conference Center at Camp Eastman, 1588 Lakeshore Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617. Joe would have loved for everyone to wear their favorite flannel and jeans.
In lieu of flowers; donations may be made to Cancer Kids and Christmas at 1815 Old Wolf Creek Rd., Narrows, VA 24124 or at PayPal cancerkidsandchristmas@gmail.com
Tributes
"Joe may rest in peace made the heavenly junk collectors guide do to big flea market in the sky You will be greatly missed please continue to watch over your family and grandchildren You are truly the best father-in-law one could ever ask for.."