KEARLEY, Abraham John - The death of Abraham John Kearley of Plymouth, occurred in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, on July 16, 2007. He was born in Belleoram, N.L., the son of the late George P. and Eva (Dicks) Kearley. He graduated from Gander Academy, Acadia and St. F.X. universities. He worked in geology for a short period of time before beginning a 30 year teaching career. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, time spent with his dogs and traveling. He showed and hunted his dogs for over 40 years. After retirement he judged and traveled to many countries of the world. He was a life member of the Canadian Kennel Club, member of the Pictou County Kennel Club and a Canadian Kennel Club All Breed Judge.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Anne (Richardson); son, George (Noel), Marathon, Ont.; daughter, Lynn (Brent) Munro, Belleisle, N.B.; grandsons, John and Brently; aunt, Dorothy (Kearley) Petite, St. John's, N.L., and several cousins. Cremation has taken place. Following his wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of John may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. On-line condolences may be sent to: ajkearley@eastlink.ca