Thomas KEAR

KEAR, Thomas Went peacefully and into his Lord's presence on June 14, 2005 in his ninety-eighth year at Ottawa Grace Manor. Predeceased by his first wife Dollie (Goss); his second wife Grace (Atterbury); his sister Dora (Reucassel) and his brother, Owen. Dear father of Tom (Jessie), Peter (Anna-Lise), Richard (Catherine) and loving grandfather of Sarah, Mark, Andrew and Emily. Fondly remembered by Grace's daughters Joan Colquhoun, Jean MacDonell and Judy Woods. The textile industry was Tom's chosen vocation, first in Toronto and then as plant manager at Glenayr (Kitten) Knit Ltd., in Lanark, from 1945 until 1972. The family wish to thank and acknowledge the staff of The Salvation Army Ottawa Grace Manor who gave loving and attentive care over the past several years; also to the staff at Perth Community Care where Tom was a resident prior to his move to Ottawa. Friends may pay their respects at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark on Friday, June 17th, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. A service of remembrance and thanks will be held at 12 noon on Saturday June 18, 2005, at First Baptist Church, Lanark; reception to follow. Private family interment, "Locks Cemetery" Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army Ottawa Grace Manor or Gideon's International in Canada. Arrangements are in the care of Young Funeral Home, Lanark. For further information, call 613-267-3765. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 6/16/2005