John BEARE

JONATHAN BEARE May 10 1974 - October 5 2023 Jonathan was born in Toronto and received his education at Upper Canada College and Western University. He was active in many sports, and in high school became passionate about rowing, eventually competing in three Olympics and winning a Bronze medal in Beijing. After retirement from competition he served as the Athlete Director for the Rowing Canada Board. He subsequently became a partner in Hudson Boat Works, a leading maker of rowing shells, and contributed to its substantial growth. And it was through rowing that he met Danielle, the love of his life. His manner was calm and open, he was intellectually curious and invariably positive, and he was a great friend to his many friends. A beloved partner in life to Danielle, a cherished and super supportive father to Mya and Rhys, a source of great pride to his parents John and the late Janny Beare, and a wonderful brother to Michael and Kimberley. Taken from us much too soon by colorectal cancer, which he faced with courage and acceptance. With thanks to the doctors and nurses in palliative care at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to https://www.victoriahf.ca/donaterjh/ or https://www.colorectalcancercanada.com/get-involved/donate/ .