Whitney Pier
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Sheldon Pearson, age 75, on Monday, September 25, 2017 at home in Whitney Pier with his wife, Marlene MacNeil and son, Jesse Pearson by his side.
Sheldon was born in Sydney on April 28, 1942 to the late Christie MacIsaac and John Thomas Pearson.
Sheldon was a member of Local 682 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. He had big heart for seniors and children. He will be remembered by family and friends for being kind hearted and his funny stories.
Sheldon will be sadly missed by his wife, Marlene MacNeil and children, Jesse, Sheldon, Todd, Tammy and Jacqueline; his grandchildren; his brother, Jackie (Helen), Angie (Paulette), Shawn (Kathy) and sister-in-law, Janice Pearson. Sheldon is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, especially Jeff and Terry Pearson.
Besides his parents, Sheldon was predeceased by brother, Terry; sister, Marjorie (Billy Oliver) and nephews, Ryan and Michael.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Sheldon Pearson will be held in Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Friday, September 29, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10-11 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier.
Donations in memory of Sheldon may be made to Holy Redeemer Building Fund or charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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Dear Marlene & Family: I was so sorry to hear of Shellie's passing, and I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve his great loss. He was a legend. Janet (MacEachern) MacDonald
From: Janet MacDonald
Angie, Jackie and Family, We were saddened to read of Shelly's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Chuck & Pat Drohan
From: Chuck & Pat Drohan
Sorry to read of Sheldon's passing. My sincere condolences to Marlene, family and friends; he will be greatly missed. God Bless
From: Terry Crawley
Thoughts and Prayers with the entire family and my Aunt Marlene and Jessie.
From: Greg & Chrissy
My deepest sympathy to the family on learning of Shelley's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during the difficult days ahead.
From: Jim Sheppard (Victoria Mines)
From: Richard Grosset
Our condolences to the Pearson Family. So sorry to hear of Shelly's passing, he was a very good friend to the Walker family . He will be sadly missed.
Love, Lena Walker
To Marlene and all your family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We loved Shelly and have such fond memories of him. Love to each of you.
From: Dan and Marnie.
LOVE TO ALL, GARY & PAM
Love, Joe & Melissa Hemmings