Kevin Shears
August 25, 1964 – December 5, 2024
On Thursday, December 5, 2024 Kevin Shears of Owen Sound, in his 61st year, passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health System with his family by his side. He was predeceased by parents James Wilson and Nancy Joan Shears. Kevin will be deeply missed by his loving wife Kim (nee Price). Devoted and loving father to Mason and Ireland Shears. He is survived by his beloved siblings Tim Shears (Sandra), Carol Anne Morley (Quentin), and Deborah Sparks (Dan). Uncle to Meaghan Morley (Jorge), Kaitlin Morley-Stokes (Brett), Piper Whitham-Morley (Ryan), Cassandra Withers (Logan). Great uncle to Finn and Cooper Morley-Whitham. He also leaves behind a special circle of friends who will remember him for his passion and love for music.
Kevin worked as the chief marine engineer at Algoma Central Corporation. Music was his lifelong passion. Whether playing guitar, singing, or listening to his favourite tunes, music was his medicine. Kevin was a steady presence of love and wisdom. His home was always filled with the strums of his guitar. Kevin was a beloved member of The Red Shed and The One Night Band. He took great pride in these music groups, playing multiple shows around the Owen Sound area. Kevin could often be found in his music room creating music videos and covers of his favourite tunes. Kevin looked forward to practicing with his band at the very home where he grew up, in Annan, Ontario. His sense of humour, love for his family, and passion for music will live on.
Kev/dad, we love and will miss you forever.
A graveside service will be held in the spring (date and location to be determined). In lieu of flowers, and if desired, memorial donations may be made to Brightshores Cancer Centre: www.brightshoresfoundation.ca/donate/. Great thanks to all of Kevin’s medical teams who helped him through his fight with cancer. Special thanks to Dr. Isomal Aboo, Dr. Dale Edwards, the oncology nurses and the palliative care team at Brightshores Health System. Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services.