PEARSON, Beatrice Ilene (May 21, 1924 – June 14, 2022) –
The family is sad to announce the passing of a much-loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many (“Ilene”) Beatrice Ilene (Baxter) Pearson a resident of 53 Queen Street, Tillsonburg and formerly of Long Point in her 99th year. Daughter of the late Harry Baxter and the late Nora Bell (Scott) Baxter. Ilene worked at Borden’s, Tillsonburg and formerly worked at Cockshutt Aircraft Mfg. and Ansen Aircraft Mfg. where she earned the title of “Rosie the Rivetor”. Her family was always her main focus in life, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ilene also enjoyed “Bingo”, all things chocolate, baking (especially cheesecakes), growing flowers and vegetables, and creating the famous “Baxter family Caesar cocktail.”
Ilene is predeceased by her much-loved husband of 34 years Donald Harry Pearson (1981). Survived by a loving son Randy Lee Pearson and his wife Sandy, Tillsonburg and children: Leslie (Aliesha), Michael, Kim (Tyler). Predeceased by her much-loved son Gregory Pearson (1979). Survived by her caring great-grandchildren: Alayna, Myles, Charley, Hailey and Patrick, by her sister Violet Jackson (late husband Howard) and her brother Bud Baxter (late wife Marilyn). Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by her sister Vera (late Steve); her sister Leone (late Roy); brother Jack (late Phyllis); brother Bill Baxter (late Betty); brother Scott Baxter; sister Verla (late Bill) Visosky; sister-in-law Daisy.
“The family would like to thank the staff of Tillsonburg Hospital, PSWs, Meals on Wheels volunteers and Multi-Service Centre staff, also to the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes for their care and compassion shown for Beatrice and our family.”
In keeping with Ilene’s wishes, immediate cremation has taken place. There is neither visitation nor a funeral service. The Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc., 262 Broadway St., Tillsonburg, was entrusted with cremation arrangements, with confidence. Private family inurnment in the Pearson Family Plot of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Walsingham will take place. Memorial donations in Ilene’s memory to any charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated by the family via Ilene’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes (519)842-4238.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ilene Baxter Pearson June 14th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Tillsonburg, Province: Ontario