SPEAR, BERNARD G. - April 10, 1952 - March 16, 2009. - The death of Bernard George Spear, known and loved as Bernie, Dad, and to a special few as Bun, died on March 16, 2009 at his office of the Canadian Red Cross, surrounded in the light and love of his friends and co-workers. Born in Saint John, NB, the son of the late George and Dorothy (Wilson) Spear. Survived by his wife, Deborah Catherine (Mahoney) Spear; daughter, Amanda Spear (partner Ian Paterson) of Vancouver, BC; son, Zachary Spear (girlfriend Katie Pyne) of Saint John, NB; brother, Russell (wife Bonnie) Spear, niece Kristy Matto (Spear) and nephew Rob of Halifax, NS; sister, Donna Beaton (Spear) of Moncton, NB; aunt, Audrey Ross and siblings of Saint John, NB; father and mother-in-law, Harry and Viola Mahoney (his other mum and dad), brother-in-law, Greg (wife Nancy); niece Starr (husband Shawn and son Logan), nephew Vincent (daughter Kaitlin), all of Campbellton, NB. Bernie was a man who treasured all that was simple in life, family first, long walks, long talks, a good book, a cup of tea with a special friend. His home, a place of gathering for all. He talked a soft tone and an open heart to family and friends. There was always time to listen to his son, Zack, and daughter Amanda and share his words of wisdom. For his wife Deborah, day in and day out he showed unconditional love that could not be touched. It was his character of integrity and his big heart that will keep all who loved him connected to a never ending circle of love. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (634-7424), and are incomplete at this time. www.brenansfh.com. Any donations will be used towards developing a scholarship for a UNBSJ student studying business in Bernard's name.