BEAR, ARTHUR EDWARD The passing of Arthur E. Bear of 57 Paul St., St. Mary's First Nation occurred at home on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at the age of 55. Born in Fredericton, he was the son of Rebecca (Paul) Bear and the late Albert Edward Bear. A member of Sunset Church, Art was a cabinet maker and contractor, and the former chief of St. Mary's First Nation for ten years. Surrounded by his loving family he is survived by his wife Lorraine (Sappier) Bear; two sons Gerald and Michael; three daughters Melanie, Melissa, and Ursula all of Fredericton; three sisters Debra McKay (Wayne), Edna Paul all of Fredericton and Leanne Bear of Edmonton Alta.; four brothers Martin (Sue), Ned, Peter, and Terry all of Fredericton; 8 Grandchildren; several god children; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two sisters Jane Laura Paul and Rosemary Stonham as well as a grandson Arthur Patrick Bear. Resting at 57 Paul St. on Friday and Saturday until 4 PM at which time his remains will be taken to Sunset Church on Clements Drive where service will be held at 6PM with Rev. Joe Beesley and Rev. Richard Bragdon officiating. Interment will be held in the St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery in the spring. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society NB Division or the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation. Bishops Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road have been entrusted with the arrangements. (458-1885) www.bishopsfuneralhome.com