With sadness we share the news of the death of the Rev. Donald R. Shearer, 86, on August 7, 2025.
Don served as Rector of the former Holy Communion, Paterson (1975-1982) and the former All Saints, Orange (1982-2002); as Priest Associate at the former Christ Church, Belleville (2002-2004); and as Interim Vicar at St. John’s, Passaic (2004-2006).
He had extensive service in the diocese from the 1970s through the 1990s: Arts & Architecture Commission (1990-1996); ACTS/VIM Board (Class of 1992); Cathedral Chapter (Classes of 1989 & 1999); Clergy Ethics Committee (1994); Constitution & Canons Committee (1988-1990); Essex County Convocation President (1983-1985); Department of Missions (Classes of 1984 & 1987); Deputy to Provincial Synod (1988,1990,1994 & 1998); Paterson Episcopal Mission (1977-1980); Stewardship Commission (Classes of 1989 & 1992).
Don will be remembered at a Sung Requiem Mass at Saint John’s, Passaic on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM.
Good and gracious God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, you sent your servant Don to be a priest in your Church to feed your sheep with your word and to guide them by his example; give us the grace to keep the faith he taught and to follow in his footsteps. We entrust him into your unfailing mystery of Love and Hope through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
