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Anne Spear

1930 - 2017

Anne Spear obituary, 1930-2017, Hammondsport , NY

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Fagan's Funeral Home

31 W. Morris St.

Bath, New York

Anne Spear Obituary

Anne "Dusty" Spear, age 86, of Hammondsport, NY passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Monday, May 1, 2017. She was born July 1, 1930 in Canton, NY the daughter of Amos and Lydia Goodbout. Mrs. Spear was a History Teacher and then a Third Grade Teacher at V.E.W. Primary School in Bath for many years, retiring from there. She was a member of the AAUW, Retired Teachers Assoc. Red Hat Society, Bridge Club and Book Club. After retirement she and her husband Irv enjoyed traveling to Florida and sailing in the Caribbean. She was an avid reader.

She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Irven C. Spear on 12/12/15.

She is survived by her daughters; Kim Pragle (Henry Port) and Pam Chapman; grandchildren, Tara (David) Winter, Joe Wilkinson, Rodney Pragle III(Amanda Stopka), Irven Pragle, Shelly Shuart, Kyle Chapman and Courtney Bertrandt and 9 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in her name may be made to the Bath Central School Library, 25 Ellas Ave, Bath, NY 14810. Online condolences may be made at www.fagansfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Leader from May 5 to May 9, 2017.

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Casie

May 9, 2017

She was a fantastic teacher. She taught me in third grade. I remember her taking the class outside for little fun walks. She will be missed

Kathy Burnham

May 6, 2017

Such fond memories of your mother, such a beautiful smile and classy lady. She was a very special friend to my own mother. Sending love to you girls.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kathy Burnham (Stitt)

Darlene Timmons

May 6, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Pam and the rest of your family. Your Mom taught my son Robert in one of her classes! She will be remembered by many!

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