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Peggy Shear Obituary

Shear, Peggy N. RAVENA Margaret N. "Peggy" Shear, 81, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2015, with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Mildred Vadney. Peggy enjoyed crafts, reading and having breakfast with her friends. Her greatest love and joy in her life was her family getting everyone together, cooking for them and handing out her famous buy-one-and-get-one-free bargains. Survivors include her sons, William (Pam) Shear, Mark (Sharon) Shear and Brian (Patricia) Shear; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Norma Walley and Shirley Mattice; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Peggy was predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Mosher F. Shear, and brothers, William and Merlin "Bud" Vadney. A memorial service will be held in May on a date to be announced. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider a donation in memory of Peggy to the Jerusalem Reformed Church, PO Box 70 Route 32, Feura Bush, NY 12067, or Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 15, 2015.

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Linda Lawton

February 22, 2015

Peggy or Grandma Shear as I liked to call her was a very loving person, just before she had passed I was able to sing one of her favorite songs to her "dream a little dream of me" I was just happy that I made her day. May she rest in peace and my love for her will always live on.
Evelyn Lawton

Peggy was one of the sweetest ladies I ever had the pleasure of knowing. May she rest in peace. My sincere sympathy to Bill, Mark, and Brian and families...I loved your Mom!

February 18, 2015

I love and miss Aunt Peg. My thoughts and prayers go out to the rest of the family and friends.

Jennifer Shear

February 16, 2015

Sweet, Sweet Gram, I am going to miss you. Memories of you will be cherished forever and always. Love you ~ Jen Shear

Frank & Barb Percival

February 16, 2015

Billy ,Mark, Brian and family so sorry to hear of moms passing your in my thoughts and prayers

Milly Roberts

February 15, 2015

To all Peggy's family - so sorry to hear this- graduated high school with her I know that she will be sadly missed.Could not ask for a better friend. She is with the Lord right now.

Renate LaFleur

February 15, 2015

My heart and prayers go out to all of you. I have a lot of good memories of Peggy and Mosher when we lived next door. She was a sweet lady and always had a smile for us. Sending hugs to you all!

February 15, 2015

Aunt Peg will be missed. Her warm smile and hugs will always be remembered. My heart felt condolences go to the boys and their families. Love Always Lucy Walley Ryan

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