Francis Manuel Sears, 68, of Warsaw, Virginia formerly of Plymouth passed away suddenly June 25, 2015. Born in Plymouth on April 1, 1947 he was the son of the late Manuel P. and Alice (Carreira) Sears of Plymouth. He attended Plymouth schools and was an auto body technician by trade working at various auto shops in the area prior to moving to Virginia. He leaves his wife Cheryl (Murphy) of Virginia. His children Christine Fratus, Jennifer (Michael) Coville, Joseph (Heather), Sean (Denise), and Corey Sears of Plymouth and Zachary Sears of Virginia along with ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Nancy (Richard) Raymond of Plymouth and his brother, Gary of Plymouth and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held at the Bartlett Funeral Home in North Plymouth on July 10, 2015 from 4 to 6:30 pm, followed by a memorial service at 6:30 pm.