Obituary of Ronald George Pearson
Mr. Ronald George Pearson was born in Pearsonville on December 22, 1929; He was the son of
the late Murray and Florence (Smith) Pearson and husband of the late Edna (Shannon) Pearson
who passed away in 1982.
Ron accomplished a great deal in his 90 years. A “jack of all trades”. From farm work as a boy,
to working in a lumber camp, then as a young man picked tobacco in Ontario, was a bartender at
the old Royal Hotel Saint John, worked for Atlantic Neon Signs, laid rails for the railway, had a
great career as an Oil Man with Irving Oil, did contract work building barns and was always
ready to lend a hand.
Life was not always easy, but he made the best of it. He could be a stubborn man, but he loved
deeply and was fiercely protective of those in his circle.
His most proud moments were spending time with his grandsons, teaching and watching them
grow into the caring young men they have become. He just recently got to meet his newest great
grandchild which put a huge smile on his face.
He was a wonderful man, with a huge heart and a fierce spirit. He loved to laugh and make
others laugh. He loved to tease and was always quick with a joke and a hug. He was the give the
shirt off his back type of man who would always help anyone he could. To experience the being
that was Ronald Pearson was a true honor and once you were his friend, you were his friend
forever. He was a social man and his family always joked “He could work a funeral home like
nobody else and always managed to get a hug from all the ladies in the room.”
He and the love of his life Edna loved to dance and were known to glide across the floor on
many a Saturday night at the Legion. That continued with dance partners Stella and then Nadine.
Happy times not forgotten!
He loved his family and cherished his time with them. Always had an “I Love You” and a “Fist
Pump” ready.
It was a privilege for his children to be at his bedside when his peaceful passing occurred.
His journey, his way.
Ron will live on in the hearts of his children: Ruth Ann Galloway and her husband Kevin of
Quispamsis and Hedley and his wife Beverly of Quispamsis; his sister, Mabel Buchanan of
Fredericton; his grandchildren: Johnathan Galloway (Lisa Noseworthy), Justin Galloway (Shara
Munn), Jaime Trites (Shawn) and Shawna Anderson (Steve) all of Quispamsis; his great
grandchildren: Jagger and Oakland Trites, Paislee and Hayes Anderson and Parker Galloway; as
well as many loved nieces and nephews.
Mr. Ronald George Pearson of Saint John, formerly of Sus passed away peacefully at the
Saint John Regional Hospital on August 16, 2020 at the age of 90.
Along with his parents and his wife, Ron is predeceased by his siblings: Lewis (Madeline),
Eugene (Ethel), Gerald (Effie), Kenneth (Verna), Melvin (Patricia) and Thelma Whelton (Joe);
and by his special friend, Stella Burgess.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sus (506-433-1176). Due to Covid-19, there will be no visitation or formal funeral service held.
The family will hold a graveside celebration of life from St.John’s Anglican Cemetery – Highfield on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 1:00pm. At the request of the family, Masks are Mandatory.
If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has requested St. John’s Anglican Cemetery – Highfield, Bobby’s Hope House – Saint John or the charity of your choice. Condolences to the family and donations may be made through WallaceFuneralHome.com
Thank you to the Burgess Family, as well as Nadine Smith and Family for all their love and
support over the years. Special thanks to the residents and staff of Joseph’s Care Home for their
care and friendship, also to the amazing Palliative Care Team at the Regional Hospital that cared
for him on his peaceful journey home.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald
George
Pearson 1929 2020..
Death notice for the town of: SUSSEX, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick