Joseph F. Dear: Born August 17, 1944 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2021. Joe is predeceased by his parents, Grace and George Stuart Dear; brothers, Edward Dear, Don Dear, George Dear, Gordon Dear John Dear. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Adam) Dilley, Brian (fiancé Cheryl York) Dear, Sandra Dear and Lisa (Stephen) McDaniels; grandchildren, Brittany Dunham, Spencer Holt, Austin Dilley, Debra Dear, Kristian Molina, Catherine Hurlburt, Miriah McDaniels, Grace Fantanza, Charlotte Fantanza, Madison McDaniels, Parker McDaniels, Nathan McDaniels and Mason McDaniels; great grandson, Atlas Dilley; also survived by Jean Dear. Please join Joe's family, Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 1-6 PM at The Spies Conference Center at Camp Eastman, 1588 Lakeshore Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617. Joe would have loved for everyone to wear their favorite flannel and jeans. In lieu of flowers; donations may be made to Cancer Kids and Christmas at 1815 Old Wolf Creek Rd., Narrows, VA 24124 or at PayPal cancerkidsandchristmas@gmail.com