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David R. Shears

2/22/1958 - 8/29/2007

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Obituary For David R. Shears

David R. Shears, Jr, 49, of Paul Ct., died Wednesday at Tufts-NE Medical Center in Boston. Born in Providence, a son of David R. Sr, and Anna (Ferreira) Shears of Warren. Beloved husband of Susan (Jones) Shears.

David was an Electrical Engineer for Naval Underseas Warfare Center, Newport. He coached for the Warren Little League and played for the Warren Softball League. He played for the former Warren High School 1975 Football Team which won the Class C Championship. He was inducted into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. He was a die hard Patriot and Red Sox fan, and Fantasy Football team owner. He was an avid reader, golfer, skier and canoeist. He was a graduate of the former Warren High School, Class of 1976 and the former SMU, now UMASS Dartmouth, Class of 1980.

He was the loving father of David M, Daniel P. and Lucas D. Shears all of Warren, Jennifer A. and her husband Robert A. St. Angelo of Bristol and Amy C. Shears of Eugene, OR. Adoring grandfather of Caitlin Bisbano, Caleigh St Angelo and Annalea Hendricks. Brother of Ronald J. Shears and his wife Deborah of Warren, Richard A. Shears of Barrington and James A. Shears of Oxford, MA. He was the brother in law of Douglas Smith of Cranston, and Joyce Conard and Glenna Smith both of Boston. He leaves his former wife and dear friends, Jean McCabe and her husband William. Donations may be made to The Warren Athletic Hall of Fame.

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  • 04/27/2021

  • 04/27/2021

    Susan and Family, Thank you for the opportunity to know such a passionate and caring person. He has taught me to be fighter in this life and not let the world pass me by. He will be missed but never forgotten. I am with you heart and soul. Much Love, Joyce

  • 04/27/2021

    Susan, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I heard so much about your family through Joyce and I know you'll find comfort in your little boy. Take Care, Donna

  • 04/27/2021

    My dear cousin,my family and I are saddened by the passing of Dave. We hope that you are able to find comfort in the fact that he has gone home to be with the Lord. We know that weeping endures for a night but joy comes in the morning. Remember and cherish the time that was given to you and cherish the precious gift of Lucas. He confirms your love for God and each other. Love, Marian

  • 04/27/2021

    I'm sorry David and Danny for your loss best of luck to you and your family.

  • 04/27/2021

    With love and many memories of David as a young man who rose beautifully to life and love's challenges, a man who always greeted us with such warmth on our yearly visits "home". He leaves behind a lovely wife, five wonderful children and three incredible grandchildren. Dave lives on in them and in all our memories. Dave enriched our lives and we are grateful. With love and caring,Aunt Kay, Uncle Ramon and all the Pinons.

  • 04/27/2021

    Susan, my condolences to you and your family. if you need anything I can help you with, please feel free to call / e-mail me. Pete.

  • 04/27/2021

    Sue, I am sorry about your loss. I know how it feels to lose someone you love so dearly. If you need anything please call me. I know you will go through so trying times, don't hesitate to call me. Love you.

  • 04/27/2021

    Laura and I will miss Dave very much. I will remember all the good memories from the time I was a junior bridesmaid in his and my sisters wedding to when he was an usher in my wedding and all the family parties in between up to the recent, his sons highschool graduation party and his daughter's birthday party this 2007 summer. Thanks Dave, for creating special memories in my life.

  • 04/27/2021

    Susan & Family May god be with you in your time of sorrow. If there is anything we can do for you and your family, we are here for you all. Love, Sheila, Rikisha, Shauntel, & Kaden

  • 04/27/2021

    Our prayers go out on your behalf during your time of bereavement. Susan, you are nothing if not resilient. God will give you strength to endure. Please, do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do for you and the family.

  • 04/27/2021

    Dear Shears family... I graduated high school with David, what a great person. He will be sadly missed and thought of often. My love, prayers and sadness are with all of you. Susan (Costa) Stumpff

  • 04/27/2021

    I am so sorry for your loss. I am here for you and your family, if you need anything.

  • 04/27/2021

    MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. SUE, YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. JACKIE

  • 04/27/2021

    Please accept our condolences. We only knew David for a short time but he has made an everlasting impression on my wife?s and on my own life. David was an intelligent man. He would always fascinate us with his knowledge of many things I did not know before. He was a great father and a loving husband, and all of his children. We were blessed to call David a friend. He and his family have always been there to support us when we needed anything. We will keep Sue and all of Davis family and friends in our hearts and wish all the very best in this devastating time.

  • 04/27/2021

    Dear Sue, Lucas and Family, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always. David was a wonderful man and will truly be missed. Missie

  • 04/27/2021

    To my cousin Dave now in God's arms you will forever know the love and happiness you have shared with the lives you have touched. We will miss you and always remember the days of summer with the family at Colt Stat Park, swiming in the Swansea dam, endless bikes rides, cookouts, ball games,having kids of our own, and the list of memories goes on and on Love you God Bless Sandee, Bob, Daisy, and Nicole Davignon

  • 04/27/2021

    Dear Sue and Family, Having known you when you were a little girl, it is still hard to think about you as a fully grown woman dealing with all that life brings. But what a woman you are. We are sending hugs and prays knowing that you are comforted, surrounded and supported with love. Please share our condolences with your entire family, but particularly your sisters and brother who were our best childhood friends. We know that David's love and life were a gift to them as well. Thank you for letting us know that your David made his transition surrounded by love and peace. We were blessed to know this. I am so grateful that you know that this physical life ends but that love and spirit live on. You will always have and know David's love, and this blessing of knowing and having known this love. I know you will be surrounded and comforted by a love and peace that goes beyond human understanding. Love, Sadie Sadie Burton-Goss Donalexander Goss DJ Goss Daniel Burton Aletha Burton Catherine Burton Linda Burton

  • 04/27/2021

    Sue, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I have been thinking of you since hearing the news. I hope that you and Lucas will find your own way to heal & get through this desperate time. Again, you are in our thoughts, Love, Irene Palmer

  • 04/27/2021

    Susan, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the sadness we all feel. I love both you and Lucas and am here for you. David was a wonderful man and father and will never be forgotton.

  • 04/27/2021

    Shears family, I hurt, and you hurt with me, this is our circle!!! David, I love you and will always cherish our friendship.

  • 04/27/2021

    Sue, Jennifer, Amy, Daniel, David, and Lucas, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tremendous time of sorrow. Dave was a wonderful man and we are deeply saddened by his loss, if you need anything we are here for you. May God bless you. Love, Keyoca, Shawn, Jordan, and Keyshawn

  • 04/27/2021

    Sue, My heart aches for you and the family. He is with God and feels no more pain. Angie is sitting with him, watching over you and the boys. Please e-mail me at home.Remember I love you. Ma

  • 04/27/2021

    Dear Susan and Family..... We are so sad for the loss of David. I know that words can not take away your pain but please know that we are here for you and if there is anything we can do...we're just a few steps away. Love, Lisa & Rick

  • 04/27/2021

    Sue and Family: My heartfelt sympathy to you. Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear of Dave's death. He was such a good, kind-hearted person. Dave went out of his way many, many days just to make sure I reached home safe. He will be missed, but his memories will linger in the hearts of those who loved and knew him. My condolences to you during this difficult period but rest assured, he is at peace.

  • 04/27/2021

    Dear Sue and Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. I've heard that he was a wonderful man. May God bless you all. Your Friend Jane Cassaro

  • 04/27/2021

    Please accept my deepest sorrow for you and your family on the death of David. I am a good friend of Doug Smith's and worked with him at Commonwealth Engineering in Providence. Although I never met David, I heard many great things about him through Doug. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Will Hovey

  • 04/27/2021

    To the Shears Family, I would like to send my deepest condolences to all as this man(dad) took me under his wing for many years and treated me like his own daughter. He taught me many things along with Jen and I have many fond memories of him. I'm am sadden to know I lost someone I looked up to for many years. May he rest in peace with no more pain. Love always Lisa

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