The family of Peter Wayne Bear of St. Mary’s First
Nation, are sad to announce his passing on September 24, 2019 at the
Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Born in Fredericton on March 2, 1958,
Peter was the son of the late Albert and Rebecca (Paul)
Bear.
Peter is survived by his brothers, Martin (Susan) Bear, Ned
Bear, Jonas Nash (Lisa); sisters, Debra (Wayne) McKay, Leanne Bear
Froese and Edna Paul. He will also be missed by his many aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and many cousins which are scattered
throughout St. Mary’s First Nation and Moskody First
Nation.
In addition to his parents, Peter is predeceased by his
sisters Rosemary Stoneham, Jane Bear; brothers, Arthur and Terry
Bear.
Peter was known as a very basic independent person with a
great sense of humor. He loved waking up in the morning and listening
to the radio, he enjoyed fishing, fiddleheading and long drives with
his nephews Bill and Ernie.
Visitation will be held at 70 Maliseet Drive, St.
Mary’s First Nation, starting Wednesday night (Sept 25) and
all-day Thursday September 26, 2019. The funeral service will be held
at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Fredericton NB, on
Friday September 27 at 11am with Father Martin Arputham officiating.
Interment will be held at St. Anthony’s Cemetery followed by
a reception at the Saint Mary’s Entertainment Center.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Peter’s
nephew, Bill Nash, his home care worker Tina Thompson and the staff at
the ICU unit at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital for your wonderful
care. Also thank you to his best friend Arnold Brooks for always being
there.
Bishops Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, have been entrusted
with Peter’s arrangements. The family have suggested that
memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Fredericton
Homeless Shelter.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Wayne Bear..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick