Obituary of Gary Paul Dear

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Dear announce his passing after a long courageous battle against his many medical issues, on Wednesday, September 23, 2014, at his home, at age 62. Gary Dear, dearly loved husband of Sharane (nee Slute) of Scugog Island. Loving and supportive step-father of Adam Ross and his wife Rachel of Cochrane Alberta, and Ian Ross and his wife Kristen of Port Perry. Loving father of Robyn Dear and Deanna Dear. Gary was a loving brother of Diane and her husband Paul Kirby of Whitby, and Randy Dear (deceased) and his wife Cheryl of Toronto. Best fun loving Papa/Grandpa to Kailyn, Kalei, Jaxson and Eli Ross. Dear brother-in-law of Brian Williams (deceased), Bill and Debbie Slute, Brian Slute, and Ken and Lorie Slute. Much loved son-in-law of Eileen and Lorne (deceased) Slute. Dear uncle of Cindy Gillies, Dale Mar, Jason, Stuart and Taylor Dear, Jeff, Corey, Allison, Gillian, Leedell, Kayla and Meaghan Slute. Will be missed by his canine gal Holly. The family of Gary Dear will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985 2171) on Saturday, September 27th from 7 – 9 p.m. and on Sunday, September 28th from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. A Service to Celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Elaine Lush officiating. Private interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com