In memory of

Murray Ross "Ross" Bear

March 14, 1928 - March 21, 2019

Peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto on Thursday March 21, 2019 at the age of 91. Predeceased by his father George A.C. Bear, mother Florence A. Bear (nee Thurston), sister Myrna L. Westcott, and daughter Laurie Frances Bear. Survived by his children Christine Bear, Jane Gilbert and Jeffrey Bear, and grandchildren Caitlin, Jason and Julie.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Ross be directed to “The Palliative Care Unit” in care of the Sunnybrook Foundation, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto.

A service for the family and close friends will be held at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre (375 Mount Pleasant Road, East Gate entrance) on Wednesday March 27th at 10am. A visitation will be held at 9-10am. Interment to follow after the service.

Guestbook

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mark theodoru (close friend)

Entered March 23, 2019 from toronto

one of the kindest souls i have ever been blessed to know,,my father the late nick Theodoru was his very close friend, he worked at the mens salon at bce place where Ross went for haircuts and shoe shines, so close i was taught to call him uncle Ross from boyhood, and when my sister Alissa was born in 1991 he agreed to be her godfather, he came to most of our family celebrations 2-3 times a year, year after year, to celebrate birthdays at restaurants,,his favourite being the mandarin,,,my condolences to all his family and friends,,the world is a lesser place without him,,may he rest in peace until the glorious resurrection of the saints, of which he surely was and will be again

Alissa (God-daughter)

Entered March 23, 2019 from Home

My godfather was one of a kind I was his little girl just like I was daddy’s little girl. So many great memories shared with him he was an amazing man in my life . I was there for four weeks straight by his bedside making sure every day he was OK . God has a beautiful angel and I hope he takes good care of you up in heaven I will always love you and miss you . May you rest in peace with my father I love you forever .

Geraldine Watson (Friend)

Entered March 24, 2019 from Toronto

You were dear, Ross, and you always tried your best. It was never easy.

Helen Hastie (Friend)

Entered March 26, 2019 from Kitchener

Ross was a man of faith with a heart for others, especially those in need. His smile and his kindness will be missed.

Heather Medhurst (Friend)

Entered March 30, 2019 from Toronto

Ross, thank-you for your friendship, and your generosity (especially your generosity with your cottage!! ). God bless you.

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