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Harry Spear Obituary

SPEAR Harry E. Spear Sr., age 71, longtime Stratford resident, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 surrounded by his family. Harry was an avid softball player in his younger days and took great pride in watching his children and grandchildren follow in his footsteps. He later retired from Allied Signal in 1997. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 41 years, Doris Lorraine Spear. Survivors include his son Harry E. "Rusty" Spear and his wife, Lisa, of Bridgeport; daughter, Denise J. Spear of Stratford; son, William E. Spear and his wife, Francis, of Stratford; grandchildren, Joseph, Samantha, Sarah, Harry "Eddy" III, Corey, Laura and Rebeca Spear; brother, William Kosa; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Rita Kosa and Marie Spear. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the Dennis & D'Arcy Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford, with the Rev. Robert Stuhlmann officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, March 24, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harry's honor to The American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, E. Hartford, CT 06108-3272.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2006.

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Debra Venhaus

March 17, 2020

Miss you, Uncle. Boom - there you go.

Den

April 10, 2006

Dear Dad, It's only a few weeks since you've joined Mom. Sarah and I miss you very much. We are comforted though by the fact that you are now together. Aside from the respect that I have for you, I am very proud of the changes you made in your latter years. You and Mom have been a very important part of our lives. We love and miss you both so very much. Watch over your family and help us to grow closer to one another. Until we meet again.....dance you two... love your only daughter...

MARY BETH BODNAR BEDARD

March 27, 2006

THE SPEAR FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR FATHER. MAY HE REST IT PEACE.

Tina McClure (Waterbury)

March 26, 2006

Dear Rusty and family,

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.

Mark Pistey

March 25, 2006

Rusty, So sorry to hear about your Dad our Prayers are with you and your family



Mark and Linda Pistey

Uncle Harry, August 2005, Deb & Austin's visit. Thank you Billy, Den & Sarah.

March 25, 2006

Samy Spear

March 24, 2006

Even if we are occupied with important things and even if we attain honor or fall into misfortune, still let us remember how good it once was here, when we were all together, united by a good and a kind feeling which made us perhaps better than we are.



My heart is with my family, though i'm physically not there. I love you all very much.



I'm sorry Dad.



Samy

Debra and Austin Venhaus

March 24, 2006

Denise, Sarah, Rusty and family, and Bill and family: We are sorry to hear about your loss, and grateful that we were able to spend time with our Uncle Harry las summer. Love,

Lisa, Greg, and Matthew Shamaly

March 24, 2006

Denise and Sarah,



So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless.

Catherine Ziebell

March 24, 2006

Dear Denise and Family,

Please accept our deepest condolensces. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Cathy, Gregg & Justin Ziebell

Patti Grant

March 24, 2006

Denise, Sarah, and families,

May you find comfort from your family and friends at such a sad time. Your parents were definitely an extended part of our family growing up. I will treasure those memories. Know that we love you dearly.

Love,

Patti, Karen, and Cindy

Karen Miller

March 23, 2006

Francis, Rebecca, Laura, and Sarah - I am so sorry for your loss. He was a strong bond in your family, and I hope that you can cherish his memories in that way. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.

-Karen

Kathy Abramo

March 23, 2006

Dear Rusty, Lisa and Family,



We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please, if you need anything, call me.



Kathy, Lil' Frankie & Dante

Valerie Lockard

March 23, 2006

Denise - I'm very sorry to hear about your dad and my thoughts are with you. Val

Rosemary McBeth

March 23, 2006

Denise and family, Please accept my deepest sympathies upon the passing of your father. My prayers are with all of you at this time.

Janice Covino

March 23, 2006

Dear Denise,

My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time.

Sandi & Rob Zimmerman

March 23, 2006

Denise,

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family at this time......

Sandi & Rob Zimmerman

mimi devone

March 23, 2006

TO: BILL, DENISE, SARAH, LAURA,REBECA AND FRANCIS. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LOVE, MIMI

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