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Mark Stears
July 22, 2020
It’s been a long time since we’ve been together Dad. I miss you so much. My life has been missing so much lot being with you. I think about you and hope your still proud of me.
Ron Deske
December 5, 2009
Dear Bunny.
We are so sorry to hear about John. We only found out today and was devastated when we learned of his passing.. He was a true friend and co-worker. John will be sadly missed by us. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ron and Ginny Deske
Broad Brook, CT
Ron Deske
December 5, 2009
Dear Bunny.
We are so sorry to hear about John. We only found out today and was devastated when we learned of his passing.. He was a true friend and co-worker. John will be sadly missed by us. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ron and Ginny Deske
August 23, 2009
Bunny, i was so sad to hear john had passed away he will be missed by lots of people and my family too. hey john say hi to bobby for us ok love you .
bev nadeau
and family
August 23, 2009
Dear Bunny,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this very sad time .My girls and I have fond memories of you visiting Houston years ago.My brother was very upset hearing the news and sends his regrets as well.It was nice talking to you, take care and God bless you,
Jayne (Stears) Manegre, Margaret (Manegre) Offill, Kimberly (Manegre) Schultz and Frank Stears Jr.
August 22, 2009
Sending our deepest regrets to your family-from all of mine.
Mary Anne (Stears),Elizabeth,Samantha,John Perkins,Christine Dupuis,Shawna Bonnyear,and all the of their children. My Dad was Frank Stears Sr.
August 19, 2009
Goldie -
With deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were very saddened to hear the news. Met your Dad years ago and still remember how sweet & kind he was. We are truly sorry.
Darlene & Steve Varni
August 11, 2009
To the Stears Family. I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of John. I first met him at B&B (My second home). John was a great guy with a great personality. He is in heaven with Bobby. My deepest sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sartori, AKA(101)WLPD (retired), Windsor Locks Ct
August 5, 2009
Dear Dad,
You will be missed by so many friends and family. My life on this earth will never be the same without you. I know I should not question God's plan as to why you were taken from us, but I do take comfort in knowing that you are not alone and that you are with family and friends that have gone on before you. I pray you know how much you mean't to David, Anthony and I. I pray you know how fortunate I am to have realized what a great person you were. You took such pride in being an wonderful husband, father and friend. We are so blessed that you were with family during your last days and that your passing did not cause you any suffering. Please know you will always be in my heart and on my mind until that day comes when we will see one another again. I will do my best to help Mom through this difficult time. I will help her to be strong for you Dad. I know you will be proud of me and I look forward to the day when you tell me so. Please say hello to Bobby for me and tell him I know he has been our Guardian Angel for 6 years now, and I thank him for this. It's time for him to share in this adventure with you. We are a lot to care for Dad but this is not a job to big for you.
Love from your daughter, Karen
Barb Stears Clisby
August 3, 2009
Aunt Bunnie & Family,
I was on vacation when I heard of (dad #2) Uncle Donnie's passing. My heartfelt wishes and prayers go out to you and the whole family. Every time it storms, and I hear the rolls of thunder, I'll think of him and Bobby bowling together up in heaven. I'm sure they're bowling 300 games every time, too!
Love to you all,
Barbie, Kevin & Sarah
Bob and Denise Scully
July 31, 2009
Please accept our deepest apologies and condolences. I learned of John's passing yesterday. I had fun talking to John at and about the Memorial Golf Tournament. If you need anything at let please us know.
Dale & "The Girls", Jen, Mallory & Ellie
July 31, 2009
Bunny,
Our hearts and prayers have been with you since getting the news on Johns sudden passing into eternal life. We are so greatful to have had John and you as such dear neighbors and friends to my mom (and all of us) in The Villages. Hold on to that comfort of knowing how well John did at touching the lives of others in his gentle and kind ways. John and you did so much for my mom through the years since moving to The Villages and there are not words enough to express the gratitude we had in knowing the dear friends she had next door, always looking out for her. We are so sad for you, losing your partner, and at the same time rejoice in KNOWING John is indeed in eternal life with God, Robert, and all his family and friends that have gone before him. Know that our love is with you Bunny and we are greatful for the gift of you and John in our lives!
Carla Marie ONeil
July 29, 2009
From The O'Neil & Imperatrice Family thoughts and prayers are with the family.
July 29, 2009
May the knowledge that Mr. Stears is with the Lord and Robert comfort your family. Your family is in our prayers.
The Plourde family,
Joe, Geri,
Denise, Laura & Kathy
Carolyn McFarland
July 28, 2009
To the family of Mr.Stears as well as my precious friend Karen Ranney, may your father rest in peace and may the sun shine on his soul. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. (Hurst Texas
Pat K aminski
July 28, 2009
Bunny,
It has been so long ... but the memories are so vivid. May Johnny rest in peace - and may the many beautiful memories you shared, give you comfort and peace at this time of sorrow.
Bernie is on Hopsice Care right now ... became ill about a month ago. We are living in Charlottesville near Jen ... a help for me during this time.
Fondly,
Pat and Bernie Kaminski
July 28, 2009
John - you were a wonderful neighbor and friend. We enjoyed your company here in Connecticut and your visits from Florida when you were back. Everyone will miss your smile and happy go lucky attitude. Our thoughts will be with Bunny and family.
Love,
Barbara and John Gokey
oakley-leoda murphy
July 28, 2009
July 28, 2009
John,
We thank you for being first our dear, dear
friend. Our time knowing you,only 5-Yrs, were way too few, only once in a life time will we ever have the chance to know someone of your caliber.Our neighborhood will never be the same without the GREATEST NEIGHBOR and FRIEND we can ever hope to have. You was always the first to greet us after arriving back FROM Ky.WE could always be assured our lights were on and the ice-maker was full,just to name a few of the gestures made by YOU. These may have seemed trivial, but neVER to us ,this is the true caring spirit of You. Our common interest of the love of flowers, enjoing coffee with you and Bunny on The lanaui in the evenings . These are but a few of the things we will always love and cherish in our memories of you. TO YOU JOHN WE LOVE YOU AND ARE SO FORTUNATE TO KNOW YOU EVEN tho, much TOO SHORT.We looked forward to your visit every day delivering our mail with a beautiful smile and a Hello Young LADY.We appreciated your phone calls while we were away keeping us abreast of thing at out house. OUR LOVE TO YOU AND BUNNY.
NEIGHBORS LEODA AND OAKLEY MURPHY
Jennifer Stears
July 28, 2009
I will miss my "Pop-Pop" very much and so will Tyler and Jess.
Love always. Jenn, Tyler and Jess.
Diane Stears
July 28, 2009
John,
You were the best father-in-law anybody can ask for you helped me thru alot and I was so glad that I could talk to you and let you know what was on my mind, never got angry ,upset ,or said if I was right or wrong. You were my 2nd father . I love you and miss you may you rest in peace. Robertand you will now be our guardian angels to watch over us. Sorry I can't be with you in Ct. but will see you in florida. I LOVE YOU.
Love
Your Daughter -In-Law
Diane
Jeff Brown
July 28, 2009
Rest in peace John. Say hello to my dad in heaven for me.
Marlene Bishop
July 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Some people make others happy by simply being who they are,Donnie was that person to me. A friend,brother and my hero.
Love
Marlene
Otto & Sharon Strunck
July 28, 2009
John was our neighbor and friend and the Mayor Hildalgo Dr . he did so many nice things for his neighbors and friend like take them to the store or doctors. he will be missed by all of his friends and neighbors. God bless him and his family.
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