Hysert, Clare-

Clare Hysert, born February 26, 1921, passed peacefully from this world on Sunday, October 24, 2010, at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Clare leaves a loving family: Jean, his wife of 68 years; children: Gary Hysert (Ann) of Merrickville, ON, David Hysert (Sharon) of Courtenay, BC, Jeanne Watson of Calgary, AB and Rosemary Collens of St. Catharines; grandchildren: Alexandra, Meaghan and Fiona Hysert, Shannon Collens and Marcus and Alana Hysert and one great-grandaughter, Destiny Paiva; sisters: Lorna Brady of Attica, NY and Yvonne Sipos of Grassie. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Charles Hysert and by his siblings, Earl, Ronald, Oscar, Arthur, Ray, Leola Kettle and Marjorie Reed. Clare enjoyed a long career as a pipeline welder and after retirement pursued farming on his beloved family farm. Clare had a lifelong love of wildlife, especially birds, and a zest for life that included his many loves: family, friends, music, shindigs and hayrides. Many will fondly remember his annual "grape runs". The family would like to thank the staff of WLMH for the excellent care given to Clare in his final days. Visitation at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Friday, October 29, 2010, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm, where Funeral Service will take place Saturday, October 30, 2010, at 10 am. Interment Grimsby Mountain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be welcome.