In Taunton, March 30, 2014 George D. Sears, Age 86 passed away following a lengthy illness while surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Irene (Arnold) Sears for 69 years. George was born in Lawrence, the son of the late George D. & Helen (Prunier) Sears. George has resided in Taunton most of his life, he was a graduate of Coyle High School. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. George later worked as a foreman for Robertson’s Curtain Factory in Taunton. He also tended bar at the former Herring Run Restaurant and many other local restaurants. George enjoyed gardening, the Red Sox and Patriots but above all cherished his time with family. George leaves his children George R. Sears of Cross Fork, PA, Robert Sears and his wife Patricia of FL, Patricia Cumisky and her husband Bernard of Taunton, Karen Stempka of Taunton, Lori Enos and her husband Robert of Berkley and the late Thomas Sears and Linda Lukasweski. He was also the brother of the late Lorraine M. Gregg. George also leaves thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Ma 02780 on Friday, April 4th at 10 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 11 am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday from 5-7 pm. Burial will be in the family lot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in George’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #57, P.O. Box 57 Taunton, Ma 02780