Bow, New Hampshire
1942 - 2022
John Paul Tear
Bow, NH — John Paul Tear, Jr. of Bow, NH died September 13, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born on July 8, 1942 in Plymouth, NH.
He was the son of Carolyn Flanders Tear and John Paul Tear. John grew up in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth State University with a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts and a Masters Degree in Education. He was a member of the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1969 and stationed in Germany for three years as part of Air Force Intelligence. He returned to Plymouth and worked for the Department of Education for 14 years. After, he became the Chief Financial Officer of Spaulding Youth Center for 24 years. He was also a Hunter Safety instructor with the New Hampshire Fish & Game for 30 years. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed the outdoors and later devoted his time to enjoying his two beautiful grandsons and traveling with his family. He especially enjoyed his travels to the state of Maine and northern New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Brian.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jean, his daughter Elizabeth and her husband Chris Shaw of Exeter, and his sister Virginia Tear Minickiello of Plymouth. He is also survived by his beloved grandsons, Alexander and Jacob Shaw, as well as cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Calling Hours will be Monday, September 19th from 11:00am to 12:00 noon at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord.
A funeral service will follow at 12:00 noon in the chapel of the Waters Funeral Home. A burial at Blossom Hill Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord NH 03301 or a charity of your choice.
Our sincere condolences to Jean and family upon John´s passing. John has been a best friend for many years, and he and Jean have always been our closest friends since they were happily married in 1981. John leaves us with many treasured memories of his loyal friendship, good humor, and love for the great outdoors . Roger and Lou-Ann Klose
Roger and Lou-Ann Klose
September 27, 2022 | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Paul king
September 19, 2022 | Friend
Dear Jean and family. Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Gary K Lavallee
September 19, 2022 | Work
Dear Jean, Our deepest condolences to you and family with your great loss. It's never easy losing a loved one. RIP Our thoughts and prayers, Steve & Lupe Emmond
Steve and Lupe Emmond
September 18, 2022 | Other
Jean, Lizzie and families, I am Sorry for your loss. I find this saying comforting. I hope you do also. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal." Thinking of you. Vicki
Vicki Orkin
September 17, 2022
Jean and Elizabeth. My condolences to you. sending hugs and prayers.
Karen Keller and Elisabeth (Elli)
September 16, 2022 | Work
Jean, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughter and family at this sad time. I'm sorry for your loss and hope that happy memories get you through the days ahead. Sincerely,
Pam Ellis
September 16, 2022 | Other
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
September 16, 2022 | Concord, NH
