LCOL ROBERT GEORGE SEAR CD (RET'D)

SEAR, Robert (Bob) George, CD LCoI (ret'd) of Howdenvale, ON, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of 61 years to Alice (nee Given). Loving father of Sherill (Kim White) and Sharon (Dalton Hobbs). Cherished grandfather (known as "Da") to Shannon (Brett Perron) and Elizabeth (Jason Cain). Survived by his sister Betty (Stewart Hudson), of Moncton, NB; brother-in-law Morgan Given; sisters-in-law Kathy Given and Shirley Given. Predeceased by his parents, George and Helen. Bob was a veteran serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, 8th Canadian Hussars, for 34 years. A life member serving 35 years in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 202, Lion's Head. Bob loved his country church, the Pike Bay United Church. A Memorial Gathering to celebrate Bob's life and a Legion Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton, (519) 534-5341. Cremation has taken place. At Bob's request no flowers, donations to the Pike Bay United Church or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 202, Lion's Head would be appreciated and can be made through the Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com