Saratoga Springs, NY – Frank W. Grear, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011.
Born August 26, 1925, in Clemons, NY, he was a son of the late Chauncey and Thelma (Snoody) Grear and resided in this area for many years. Employed for 38 years as a heavy equipment operator at the Knolls Atomic Power Lab in West Milton, he retired in 1985 and was a longtime board member of the Maplewood Cemetery Association.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Theresa (DeWitt) Grear; one son, Roy F. Grear; and a sister, Gloria Shaw.
Survivors include his son, Frank J. (Bernice) Grear and his granddaughter, Tiffany Grear Aldrich.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Frank’s name to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, (518) 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
