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STEARS, Douglas L. Douglas L. Stears, 55, of Ellington, died Tuesday, (June 8, 2004) at home. Born in Hartford on January 15, 1949, son of the late, John and Marion (Smith) Stears, he had lived in East Hartford, Windsor Locks and South Windsor before moving to Ellington. He was employed by Harvey Industries of Manchester and was a member of Truth Baptist Church, South Windsor. Mr. Stears was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed golfing and horseshoes. He leaves his former wife, Mary (Guimond) Stears of Windsor; a son, Matthew Stears in Germany; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Bunny Stears in Florida, Ronald and Marilyn Stears of Danielson and William and Gerry Stears of South Windsor and a sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Olin Bishop. He was predeceased by a sister, Caroline Bauerle. A memorial service will be held, Friday, 6 p.m., at Truth Baptist Church, 60 Burnham St., South Windsor, with the Rev. Chad Prigge, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, South Windsor, has care of arrangement.
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Goldie Brown
June 11, 2004
Dear Matt & Mary,
My deepest sympathy to you both. Now that he is with my brother, Nana, Aunt Carol & Uncle Fred he is in a better place without suffering or pain. I will miss him very much. Love always,
Goldie Brown (Stears)
Karen Ranney (Stears)
June 11, 2004
Dear Matt,
Please know how proud I am of you to have been there for your Dad. He was a very special uncle and friend to me who will always have a special place in my heart. Remember you have family here in the U.S.A. who will always love you and be there for you.
Your cousin from Texas
Eddie & Helen Ortiz
June 11, 2004
You're in a better place Doug, our deepest sympathies to the family.
David and Michele Brunelle Jr.
June 10, 2004
To our dear friend, you will be so greatly missed. Forever in our thoughts always in our prayers and never to be forgotten.....
Sincerely,
Barbara, Kevin & Sarah Clisby (Stears)
June 10, 2004
Matt,
You're in our thoughts. Your dad is in a better place now and won't suffer anymore. We'll all miss him.
Love, Barbie, Kevin & Sarah
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
June 10, 2004
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
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