Merwyn S. Bear

Of West Roxbury, age 87, died on May 15, 2023 after period of declining health. Born in Rochester, NY, and raised in Windsor, Ontario. Merwyn was the son of the late Frank and Rose Bear. Husband to Marion Weiss Bear, father of Michael and his wife Julie, Susan and her husband Michael Hill, and Barry and his wife Anne Mavor. Loving grandfather of Kyle and his wife Sophia Conover, Caitlin Conover, Sydney, Hannah and Samantha Bear, Wyatt and Jessie Hill, Ronald, Frank and Rebecca Bear. Great Grandfather of Koufax and Fig Conover. Along with his biological family, Merwyn was honorary uncle and great uncle to the McCarthy and Shepherd clans. Graduate of University of Pennsylvania 1958, BSE Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut 1963, MSE Masters in Mechanical Engineering. Merwyn spent his professional career as a mechanical engineer founding his own company, Bear Engineering.  An early adopter of technology, he was ahead of his time in his appreciation for high fidelity electronics and computers. He was a loyal and steadfast friend with an adept ear at listening more than talking and a dry sense of humor.  He will be remembered for his wide smile, boisterous laugh and big hugs for friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston at 11:00 am. Parking on the Riverway. Shiva on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the home of Susan Bear and Michael Hill. Remembrances may be made to the Parkway Community YMCA, 1972 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132.