Obituary
It is with heartfelt grief that we share with you the peaceful passing of Paul Thomas Dear on Thursday Oct 27, 2022, in his 83rd year, surrounded by his wife and children.
Adored husband and best friend for 39 years of Gail (Powers) Dear. Cherished father of Sharon Steeves, Heather Dear, Ryan Dear, Sarah Dear (Eric O’Neil), all of Hamilton. Dear grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Beloved brother of Lois Hiebert (Norman) of Burlington, Melvin Dear of Dundas, and Marjorie Berry (Douglas) of Montreal. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Olive.
Born in Hamiton and living in the home he built in Burlington for 60 years, he was a gentle, kind, funny, man of strong Christian faith who put his beliefs into action. Paul served with the Hamilton Board of Education for 35 years as a dedicated elementary teacher and principal in many Hamilton schools. A lover of nature, he enjoyed a great passion for all flora, fauna, and birds (though not squirrels or raccoons that raided his garden). Paul earned the nickname in his family of “MacGyver” because he was brilliant at fixing broken things and restoring them to use.
Sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff at Juravinski Cancer Centre and Juravinski Hospital, and Dr. Dhesy-Thind oncologist.
At Paul’s request cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will take place in the springtime of 2023, his favourite season of renewal and rebirth.
Paul supported the outreach of 541 Eatery and Exchange in Hamilton, and those interested are invited to make a donation as an expression of sympathy.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, rests in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” – Psalm 91:1-2
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