James Russel Fear, also known as “Bee Man”, passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital, on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 82. Russel was a bee keeper and thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors tending his bees and harvesting crops of rich, golden honey… but beyond his bee yard, family was the biggest treasure in Russel’s life.
Russel will be lovingly remembered by his spouse Verna Edgar and his children Rosemarie and Martin Schell, Murray and Carolyn Fear and David and Laurie Fear. Memories of a special grandpa remain with grandchildren James and Stacy Fear, Dustin and Michelle Fear, Tonia and Jeremy Fitch, Kaitlyn and Sarah Fear, Anthony and Katie De Boer, Rachel and Mike Bernard, Raymond and Heather De Boer and Adam De Boer.
Russel will also be missed by Verna’s family, including her children Carolyn and Rick Powell, Susanne and Paul Rose and Paul Edgar and grandchildren Lindsey and Jason Anstett, Ryan Powell and Kaytlin McDougall, Michelle Powell and Scott Wilson, Nathan and Jordan Rose and Kourtney and Katelyn Knights. Russel was the proud great grandfather to 23 great grandchildren.
Left to reminisce days gone by are siblings and siblings-in-law Phyllis Biggen and Dennis Jewitt, Marilyn Bridge, Larry and Linda Fear, Wayne and Barb Fear and Bruce and Joyce Fear.
Russel is predeceased by his parents Samuel and Margaret (Née Nichol) Fear, brother-in-law Allen Bridge and grandson Brent Powell.
Respecting Russel’s wishes cremation with private family arrangements will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made by visiting Russel’s memorial at www.haskettfh.com
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George and Sue Wilson
Verna and family, I just read of Russ’ passing. We send our heartfelt sympathy. Russ was a kind man, who was very friendly. George and he had great chats. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Les & Susan Stephenson and Gordon & Joyce Mann
Verna and family and the Fear family ,
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Russel. He will be greatly missed. What a special man, so positive and upbeat, a pleasure to visit with. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Gloria Wilbee
Our deepest condolences to the Fear Family in the passing of Russel. Keith enjoyed playing Saxophone with Russel in the Roger Christy Band. Thoughts and Prayers are with your family at this time. Keith & Gloria Wilbee
Ron Higgins
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fear family on the passing of Russel. I met Russel when he was in my grade nine class at Wingham District High School and he became interested in bees in Scotty Jackson’s Agriculture Science Class. He turned into quite a bee keeper and visited my parents in Wroxeter during their bee keeping days. Sincere sympathy from the Higgins family.
Laurie Snow
Our deepest condolences to all of Russel’s family members at this time of loss. Thinking of you Dave&Laurie Murray&Carolyn … hugs! (Snow family) Laurie / Ray / Jamey&Jen
Donna Greb
Dear Verna and family. So sorry for your loss. Glen will miss his frequent phone conversations, his hunting experiences and talking on the radios during hunting season.
Marian Pullman
I’m so very sorry to hear about Russ.
I have many fond memories of joining Russ and Verna for our midmorning chats and coffee as well as other times.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.
Marian
Ann Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Gord & Sue Byers
Verna and family &. the Fear family, We will miss Russ dearly, listening to his stories and visits, and of course the euchre games we enjoyed. He was a kind, gentle man and will be missed. Our sincere condolences. Gord and Sue Byers.