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David William SHEARER
David William SHEARER
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October 22, 1944 – February 19, 2015
David died peacefully at Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital, Thursday, February 19, 2015. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife Christina (Chris) Walker, his beloved daughter Kristina (Tina) Sheldon, his sisters Cathy Schipilow (Bill) and Jean Emerson (the late John), his aunt Marg McGee, his stepfather Ron Read and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be greatly missed by his sisters-in-law Mary Williams (Frank) and Judith Shuell (Tom), brother-in- law Paul Walker Jr. (Beverley), the Read and Blackburn families and his many wonderful friends. David was predeceased by his parents Douglas Shearer and Phyllis Shearer Read and his sister Wendy McNamara (Michael). Dave grew up in Ottawa and spent 31 years with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. He was posted to various locations - Philadelphia, Los Angeles, London, England, Kingston, Jamaica, Detroit, Ottawa, and New York, making many life-long friends along the way. In 1999 David and Chris married, and he retired. They left New York in 2002 and eventually settled in Niagara-on-the-Lake. David loved this community and he soon became very involved, serving as a board member on the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital Foundation and taking great pleasure in helping with the annual Christmas Parade. He was also part of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Cabinet, raising funds for the new St. Catharines Hospital. In 2007 he started a whole new career in real estate with Royal Lepage, and was proud to receive the Masters Sales award for 2013 and 2014. Dave was fun, thoughtful, charming, intelligent, rarely at a loss for words, and above all a true gentleman who will be sorely missed by family, friends and his 3 pussycats. David said so many times that he was lucky and thankful for their many caring friends. The family offers a special thank you to Dr. Janice Giesbrecht and her staff, the nurses at the Walker Cancer Centre and to Dr. Tim Bastedo and Dr. Andrew Smith from the Niagara-on- the-Lake Family Health Team. As David wished, there will be no funeral service, but a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Donations in David's memory to Music Niagara, c/o Chris Blake would be appreciated. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at
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Horst & Sylvia Angelkotter
June 1, 2015
He who has gone,so we but cherish his memory,abides with us,more potent,may,more present than the living man.
Horst & Sylvia
March 4, 2015
David and I worked together over the years and it was a great pleasure to do so. He brought innovative solutions to challenges, yet always had good humour in doing so. He helped me to be a better person by his example.
In Sympathy,
Bob Sandor
Larry and Joyce Duffield
March 2, 2015
Joyce and I are deeply saddened to learn of David's passing. He was extraordinary friend during some tough times for me in Detroit. We shared however many more delightful times than sad and for his good humor and constant support he will be deeply missed. Our condolences to his family.
Kaye Parker
March 2, 2015
I didn't know David but I do know Cathy Schipilow, for whom I have great respect and admiration. It seems those traits of kindness and caring run deep in this family. May your great memories sustain you during this time of grieving.
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March 1, 2015
Dear Cathy, Jean and all of the Shearer family'
We are saddened at the passing of David as he undoubtedly had much more to contribute to others who had known him. He will be remembered for his personality and love of life.
John and Pat Chychrun (Kanata, ON)
February 28, 2015
Ralph and I met David when we were posted to Detroit back in the 80's We have fond memories of this gentleman who took us in and made us feel welcome. Ralph was the military liaison to TACOM. He took us to dinner and a Neil Diamond concert and I have to say who he resembled:) We met up in Monterey and he was great fun driving really fast along the coast line of Big Sur such good spirit he and Ralph just loved it:)) We met up a few other times for more laughs and dinner. Ralph and I would like to say that your family are in our thoughts and prayers for this very nice and kind man> Lynne and Ralph Reich Detroit
Diana Pantalone
February 26, 2015
Dear Cathy,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your brother certainly had an interesting and full life.
Much love Sal & Diana
David and Karen Graham
February 26, 2015
We are so sorry to learn of David's passing. Our thoughts and payers are with the family, especially our dear friend Jeannie.
February 25, 2015
In the late 1990's David and I worked together; he was in New York and I was in Chicago . When we moved to Buffalo and he and Chris moved to NOTL we had a chance to see them more often. We have fond memories of our times together. We are sorry for everyone's loss of such a friendly and charismatic person.
Doug and Mona Bieber
Currently in St Petersburg, Florida for the winter
Jacques Duval
February 25, 2015
I worked with Dave in NYC in the tourism section of the Canadian Consulate in the early 80's. Lost track of him. My wife Louise and I have fond memories. Sad lost. Our condoleances.
Ted Gibson
February 25, 2015
David and I first met in Detroit and later worked together in Ottawa. I remember a superb colleague and consummate gentleman. Our thoughts are with you.
Bernadine Davis-Turpin
February 24, 2015
We are so sorry to hear the news of Davids death. We shared many wonderful times with David and Chris both in NYC and in Kingston, Jamaica. Wonderful memories. Bernadine & Alan Davis-Turpin
February 24, 2015
Cathy so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sharon (Lischenski) Houde
Jean Blackburn
February 24, 2015
Chris, Tina and the shearer/read familys We were very sad to hear about David's passing. We have great memories of times spent with him as Tina was growing up. Our family will miss him and Tina will the most. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time
Ray Chapeskie
February 24, 2015
Thoughts and prayers, Cathy and family, on brother David's passing. Take care.
Nancy Lockman
February 24, 2015
Tina, your Dad was an amazing man who I always loved chatting with when we had the opportunity. He loved you dearly and was very proud of who you have become. Always remember the times you had with him, and he'll always be an angel watching over you.
Chris, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Nancy & Mark Lockman (Blackburn)
Bob Thomas
February 24, 2015
My condolences to Cathy, Jeannie and the entire Shearer family.
February 23, 2015
So very sad to hear of David 's passing . We served together in Jamaica and he was the consumant gentlemen and diplomat. To David ' s family and friends , we pass on our heartfelt condolences .
John , Sylvie and Antony
Louise Valle
February 23, 2015
Claudio and I served with David in Jamaica. We used to play golf and enjoy hanging out with David. His passing saddens us very much. He was a good friend. We will miss him. Our sympathies to his family. Louise and Claudio Valle
Robert Shaw-Wood
February 23, 2015
I was so sorry to read of David's passing. I knew him well when we were both in Foreign Affairs, and remember best his creative thinking and sense of humour. We reconnected in 2009 or so, when I was living in Jamaica and put him in touch with a local entrepreneur who was interested in buying a farm in Southern Ontario. David was a special person.
February 23, 2015
Dear Jeanie and Cathy-so sorry to learn of your brother David's passing-thinking of you-Susan Price (Stone)
Ed Gorn
February 23, 2015
Lorraine and I were shocked and sorry to hear the very sad news. We had the good fortune to spend time with him and his wife in Niagara. Lovely man. Our sincerest condolences to the Shearer family.
Barb Booth
February 23, 2015
Cathy and Jeanie, I was so saddened this morning to receive this news from Joan, both of us set back at the loss of another of our childhood pals at too early an age. I'm so glad I had a chance to have a good chat and share some laughs and stories with Dave just a few short years ago. He was one special fellow and I know you will miss him terribly. Love and hugs, Barb
Robert and Sam Read
February 23, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the Shearer family - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary McNamara
February 23, 2015
To the Shearer families,please accept my deepest condolenses on hearing of Davids' passing.
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