The death of Allan Sears, 72, of Sackville, occurred on
Sunday, November 13, 2011 at his home. Allan was a son of
the late Earl and Thelma (Langille) Sears of Sackville.
Allan served in the Royal Canadian Navy for fourteen
years as a PO 2 and had followed that as an industrial
mechanic. Allan's life took several career paths, including
a Lay Minister for the United Church, a business owner, handyman and
funeral director. He was a chaplain for the Sackville Branch
of the Royal Canadian Legion, #26.
Allan will
be sadly missed by his wife of 40 years, Mary (nee MacLellan); one
daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Kirk) Sears Sterling, of Riverview, NB;
half-sisters, Jennifer Enns and Colleen Dixon both of Ontario; a
half-brother, Kevin Monahan of Alberta; as well as many special
cousins, extended family, and close family friends.
Besides his parents, Allan was predeceased by his son Gwellyn in
1985; his brother Earl, and his half-brother Brian Monahan.
Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (364-1300) from where
visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, November 15,
2011. A funeral service will be held at the
Sackville United Church at 3 pm on Wednesday, November 16,
2011. Reverend Catherine Gaw officiating. The Sackville
Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion, #26, will conduct a memorial
service at the funeral home at 7 pm on Tuesday.
Donations in Allan's memory may be made to the Royal Canadian
Legion, Branch 26, or The Tree Of Hope Foundation.
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca