Obituary of Harry Bearss

Bearss, peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 1, 2007. Harry Bearss of Valleyview Home, St. Thomas and formerly Springfield in his 94th year. Beloved husband of 69 years to Violet (Thompson) Bearss. Dear father of Carl and wife Jeanne of Calgary, Ron and wife Donna of Springfield, Dan and wife Cathy of Springfield, Glenn and wife Penny of R.R.#2, Springfield and Connie DePhillippeaux of London. He will be sadly missed by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a son-in-law Bob DePhillippeaux, brothers Ross, Homer and Grant Bearss and sisters Flossie Boughner, Leta Birdsall and Iva Webster. Born in Malahide Township on January 28, 1914 son of the late Beecher and Mary (Schook) Bearss. Harry was a farmer and member of the Springfield Baptist Church. Friends may call at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Interment, Springfield Cemetery. Pastor John Twinem, officiating. Donations to the Springfield Baptist Church Building Fund, Gideon Bibles or the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com