Memorials

PEARSON--In loving memory Betty Ann Pearson, who passed away April 30 1993.
There will always be a heartache and a silent tear.
But always the precious memories of the days when you were here.
We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain.
To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.
Sadly missed, Calann & Brian Lockyer & family, Rob Pearson & family.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 26, 2006

PEARSON--In loving memory of a dear husband, father & grandfather who passed away June 28th 1976
At night the silent stars look down
On a grave not far from here
Where sleeps the one we can’t forget
The one we loved so dear
Always remembered by wife Violet, Loretta, Alvin & families
Manitoulin Expositor, June 27, 1979

PEARSON-In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, Cecil, who passed away June 28, 1973.
"DAD"-No matter where we go and what we do,
We will always love and remember you.
--Ever missed and never forgotten.
Mona, Bert, and families
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

A Tribute
PEARSON, Cecil-A family tribute to a wonderful husband and father, who passed away June 28, 1973.
When ties of love are broken,
And loved ones have to part
Death leaves a wound that never heals
An ever aching heart.
Often to your grave we wander,
There to you we feel so near
As we place the flowers we bring you,
And whisper dear Dad, we’re here.
A beautiful soul in the garden of rest
God bless you Dad,
You were one of the best,
Always remembered on Father’s Day and every day, wife Leona and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 12, 1975
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

In loving memory of a dear husband and father Cecil PEARSON who passed away June 28, 1973.
The things we feel most deeply
Are the hardest things to say
And dearest Dad we love you
In a very special way
There are those who miss you sadly
In the house where you used to be
There are those who wanted to keep you,
But God willed it not to be,
You left some beautiful memories
And sorrows too great to be told,
But to us who loved and lost you
Your memory will never grow old.
Sadly missed, always in our thoughts wife Leona and Family
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

In loving memory of our dear grandfather Cecil PEARSON who passed away June 28, 1973.
A tired heart is sleeping
Two willing hands are still
The one who suffered far too much
Is resting at God’s will.
You never said good-by to us
Perhaps it’s just as well,
We never could have said good-bye
To one we loved so well.
But when we saw you sleeping
So peacefully free from pain
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
Sadly missed, always remembered by grandchildren, Mike, Randy, Jacqueline.
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

In loving memory of our dear grandfather Cecil PEARSON who passed away June 28, 1973.
A tired heart is sleeping
Two willing hands are still
The one who suffered far too much
Is resting at God’s will.
You never said good-by to us
Perhaps it’s just as well,
We never could have said good-bye
To one we loved so well.
But when we saw you sleeping
So peacefully free from pain
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
Sadly missed, always remembered by grandchildren, Mike, Randy, Jacqueline.
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

PEARSON--In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather Cecil, who passed away June 28, 1973.
When the joys are still remembered,
but the sorrow has not gone,
there will always be a special place in the heart where one lives on.
--Always missed and ever remembered, by Mona and Bert and Families.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 27, 2001

PEARSON--In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather Cecil, who passed away June 28, 1973.
When the joys are still remembered,
but the sorrow has not gone,
there will always be a special place in the heart where one lives on.
--Always missed and ever remembered by Mona and Bert and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 26, 2002

PEARSON, Cecil--In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather Cecil who passed away June 28, 1973.
"Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part,
God has you in his keeping,
We have you in our hearts."
Love, remembrance and wonderful memories. Mona & Bert & Families.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 30, 2004

PEARSON--In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather Cecil, who passed away June 28, 1973.
When the joys are still remembered,
But the sorrow has not gone,
There will always be a special place in the heart where one lives on.
Always missed and ever remembered by Mona and Bert and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 29, 2005

PEARSON--In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, Cecil who passed away June 28, 1973.Wonderful memories keep you ever near.
--Lovingly remembered by Mona and Burt and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 28, 2006

PEARSON--In loving memory of wonderful parents and grandparents Cecil, who passed away June 28, 1973 and Leona, who passed away November 9, 1977.
Wonderful memories keep you ever near.
Always loved and ever remembered, Mona and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 7, 2007

PEARSON--In loving memory of Cecil who passed away on June 28, 1973 and Leona who passed away on November 9, 1977, wonderful parents and grandparents.
"Wonderful and cherished memories keep you ever near."
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Mona and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 12, 2008

PEARSON-In loving memory of a dear and wonderful mother and grandmother Leona Violet who entered into rest on November 9, 1977.
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
All’s so happy, all’s so bright!
There’s perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief are over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the Valley of the Shade?
Oh! But Jesus’ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
Pray to trust our Father’s will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idle stand;
Do your work while life remaineth—
You shall rest in Jesus; hand.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of the meeting!
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by daughters Mona, Ruby and Edna, son Lyman & families.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 7, 1979
Memoriam, Manitoulin Expositor, November 28, 1979
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

PEARSON-In memory of a wonderful mother and grandmother Leona Violet who entered into rest on Nov. 9, 1977.
We were not there to see you die,
To hold your hand or kiss goodbye,
But we will remember our whole life through,
The last words we had with you,
To some she may be forgotten,
To others a part of the past,
To us who loved her and lost her,
Her wonderful and loving memory will always last.
Always missed and ever remembered by
Mona & Berton
Edna & Ceaser
Ruby & Wayne
Lyman & Helen
And families
Manitoulin Expositor, November 5, 1980
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

PEARSON--In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Leona, who passed away November 9, 1977 and dear sister Edna Clarotto, who passed away November 14, 1994.
When the joys are still remembered,
But the sorrow has not yet gone,
There will always be a special place
In the heart where one lives on.
--Loved and remembered and wonderful memories, Mona, Bert and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 14, 2001

PEARSON--In loving memory of a wonderful and dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Leona, who passed away November 9, 1977.
The dearest Mother, the kindest friend
One of the best whom God could lend.
Loving thoughtful, gentle and true,
Always willing, a kind act to do.
--Forever remembered and lovingly missed by Mona and Bert and Families.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 9, 2002

PEARSON--In loving memory of a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away November 9, 1977.
An inspiration to all family members.
She lived a life of integrity and honesty and really showed you the way to live and love.
Lovingly missed and never forgotten by Mona, Bert and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 10, 2004

PEARSON--In loving memory of a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Leona, who passed away November 9, 1977.
An inspiration to all family members.
She lived a life of integrity and honesty and really showed you the way to live and love.
Lovingly missed and never forgotten by Mona, Bert and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 17, 2004

PEARSON--In loving memory of a dear and wonderful mother and grandmother, Leona, who passed away November 9, 1977.
"Our mother and grandmother"
another word for caring
Putting others first - concern and patience
So many things that make the word so special
Just like you - too special to be forgotten.
Lovingly missed and ever remembered by Mona, Bert and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 9, 2005

PEARSON--In loving memory of a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother Leona, who passed away November 9, 1977.
An inspiration to all family members.
She lived a life of integrity and honesty and really showed you the way to live and love.
Lovingly missed and never forgotten by Mona, Bert and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 8, 2006

PEARSON--In loving memory of a dear brother and brother-in-law Lyman, who passed away August 26, 1996 and a dear sister-in-law Helen, who passed away April 17, 1988.
--Always missed and ever remembered by Mona (Sis) and Bert.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 22, 2001

PEARSON--In loving memory of Michael, who left us on June 25th, 1997.
Without a good-bye you went to sleep
Leaving precious memories for us to keep
Our hearts still ache with sadness and silent tears still flow
For what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part
God has you in his keeping
We have you in our hearts.
Lovingly remembered by Donna and Kim.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 20, 2007

PEARSON, In loving memory of Norris, who passed away June 14, 1982, Mike who passed away June 25, 1997; Tom who passed away Jan. 19, 1982 and Tim who passed away Jan 11, 2001.
Resting where no shadows fall
In peaceful sleep they await us all
God will link the broken chain
When one by one we will meet again.
--Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by wife and mother, Jean.
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

PEARSON--In loving memory of Norris Pearson who passed away June 14, 1982, Tom Pearson, Jan. 19, 1982, Mike Pearson, June 25, 1997, Tim Pearson, Jan. 11, 2001.
Only a memory of bygone days
And a sigh for faces unseen
A constant feeling that God alone
Knows best what should have been.
Sadly missed and always loved by Jean.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 15, 2005

PEARSON--In loving memory of my husband, Norris, who passed away June 14, 1982; my son, Michael, June 25, 1997; my son, Tom, January 19, 1982 and my son, Tim, January 11, 2001.
We do not lose the ones we love
They only go before,
Where there is everlasting life
Where sorrow is no more....
And there the soul will always live
And peace is everywhere
We do not lose the ones we love
God keeps them in His care.
--Lovingly remembered by wife Jean and Mom.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 21, 2006

PEARSON--In memory of a dear friend Tim, who passed away January 11, 2001.
We do not forget, nor do we intend,
We think of you often, will to the end;
Forgotten by some you may be,
In our memory you will ever be.
--Always remembered by Mona, Pete, Dennis and Joel
Manitoulin Expositor, January 9, 2002

PEARSON
In memory of Tim Pearson who passed away on January 11, 2001.
How long is one year?
365 days?
8760 hours?
525 600 minutes?
No.
When someone you love dies,
one year
feels like an eternity
that somehow
goes by
in the blink of an eye.
January 11 2001 was a day
like no other.
A day
when a very special man
ascended to a place
where no one is judged..
..only welcomed
..accepted
..and loved.
Tim-you will remain in our hearts forever.
Darryl & Susan Van Horn
Manitoulin Expositor, January 9, 2002

PEARSON, Tim
January 11, 2001
Its been a year, but a day doesn't go by without thinking of you. We talk about the crazy things you did or said, and the funny laugh you had.
You are very sadly missed by your mother-in-law Sharlene and friend and co-worker Rick Pegelo.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 9, 2002

PEARSON--In loving memory of our dear friend Tim Pearson.
Gone from our sight,
But never our memories.
Gone from our touch,
But never our hearts.
We treasure the time,
And great memories we shared with you.
You will be forever missed,
And always in our hearts.
--Love Rick and Kathleen.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 9, 2002

PEARSON--In memory of my husband, Tim, who passed away January 11, 2001.
I know that he lives....
For I saw him today in a hand
That was offered to me on my way,
In the warmth of a smile that was
offered to cheer me, in the touch
Of a friend who took time just to hear me.
I heard his voice
In the words of support, whispered
To me when my hope had run short.
Yes, I know that he lives....
For I see how he sends his love everyday
In the caring of friends.
You touched a moment of my day, my life,
With your beautiful spirit in a way that
Only you could do.
What a blessing it was knowing and loving you.
--Miss you lots, Love you always, Annette.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 9, 2002

PEARSON--In loving memory of my son, Tim, who passed away January 11, 2001.
As time goes on and years pass by,
The memories never fade.
Your face, your smile, your loving ways,
Are forever in my heart.
--Sadly missed, and lovingly remembered, Mom.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 16, 2002

PEARSON--In memory of my husband Tim, who passed away January 11, 2001.
We'll meet again,
beyond this earth, and starry sky,
Among the Angels, who don't
have a word that means good-bye.
A statement written by Tim himself...
This reminds me of a song...Laughing on the outside, crying on the inside. People may think everything is wonderful and good because they see you laughing and smiling, but how wrong they are, if the truth be told...I love you, and miss you terribly.
Annette.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 8, 2003

PEARSON-- In memory of Tim who left us January 11, 2001.
We'll meet again
beyond this earth,
beyond this starry sky....
Among the angels,
who don't have
a word that means
good-bye.
--Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Rick and Kathleen.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 8, 2003

PEARSON--In memory of Tim Pearson, January 11, 2001.
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried,
If love alone would have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still,
In my heart you hold a place,
No one can ever fill.
Some may think you are forgotten,
On earth you are no more,
But in my memory you are with me,
As you always were before.
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
A part of me went with you,
The day the Angels took you home.
Your memories are for keeps,
With which I never part,
God has you safely in his keeping,
But I will have you forever in my heart
. Loved and missed as always, Annette.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 5, 2005

PEARSON--In special memory of a dear friend Tim Pearson.
Many people will walk in and out of our lives;
But only true friends will leave footprints in our hearts.
Always loved and never forgotten, Rick and Kathleen.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 11, 2005

PEARSON--In memory of Tim Pearson, 1963 - 2001.
'Gone away'; two little words,
But oh, it means so much.
When someone we've learned to love
Has gone clear out of touch.
You are missed by all your friends
And this one thing is clear,
You are thought of often
By those who held you dear.
Gone five years, but never forgotten.
Love, mother-in-law Sharlene and friend Rick.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 10, 2007

PELTIER, Clint Ronald Joseph--In loving memory of a dear grandson and nephew who suddenly passed away a year ago on July 1, 2003.
Gone are the days we used to share
But in our hearts you are always there
The gates of memory will never close
We miss you more than anyone knows
With tender love and deep regret
We who love you will never forget
The love and memories will always stay.
Sadly missed by Moma, Aunties and Uncle.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 30, 2004

PELTIER, Clint Ronald Joseph--In loving memory of my dear son who left suddenly on July 1, 2003.
This month comes with sad regret.
I think of you in silence,
and often speak your name.
All I have are memories,
Your picture in a frame.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place,
No one can ever fill.
Always missed but never forgotten. Your dad, Ronald H. Peltier
Manitoulin Expositor, June 30, 2004

PELTIER--In loving memory of a dear mom, Darlene Marie, who passed away December 1, 1991.
"Missed"
We'll never forget her face
She's missed and loved in every way
She always had a smile
And her laugh would light up anyone's day
Her beauty was as a rose
Her smile was like the sun
Her eyes were beautiful, like her soul
And her skin was pure and young
Her love is well remembered
As well as her happiness
We'll never forget her non-stop kindness
When she left
We all cried and made a fuss
But now we realize her
Spirit is watching over us
As days go by, we remember her face
And remember that her soul is in a better place.
by Lisa Peltier
--From Lisa, Tanya, Eric and Allan.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 28, 2001

PELTIER--In loving memory of a dear husband, dad and mishoomis, Gilbert (Zhaabaade) Peltier, who passed away February 4th, 2004.
This month comes back with deep pain
It brings back that day we will never forget.
No one knows the grief we must bear
The secret tears we shed and the ache in our hearts that will always stay
We miss the things you used to say
You were always there when we needed you.
Your strength and courage were like none we've seen.
We will never forget the values you taught us.
For they were your gifts and now
For us to teach our children.
We will never forget you,
Husband/dad/mishoomis
We will honour you every day.
In how we live, and who we are.
Forever loved and sadly missed by wife Lavina, children Danny, Rhonda (husband Bob Chiblow), Liz (husband Nabob Makadebin and grandchildren Amy, Keegan, Kayla, Dylan and MacKenzie.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 2, 2005

PELTIER--In loving memory of Norman, a dear husband, father and grandfather, who left us so suddenly 20 years ago on February 12, 1980.
This month comes with sadness,
As it brings back a day we shall never forget.
You left us without saying “Ka waabmin.”
Still wiping our tears, not a day passes,
That we do not remember you.
We share stories of the things you taught us,
The laughter you brought us,
And most of all, the love you gave us as a family.
“Miigwech,” for the memories we are proud to own.
Gizaagigoo miinwaa ka waabmigoo Bapaa.
And say, “Aanii,” to Quay for us.
You must be very happy to have one of your own.
--Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by wife Annie and family,
Manitoulin Expositor, February 9, 2000

PELTIER--In loving memory of Norman Peltier, February 12, 1980.
Papaa, this month comes with sad regret,
It brings back a day we will never forget.
You left us with a big wave and smile.
You left so suddenly without goodbye.
The tears we will wipe away,
But memories of you will never die.
We miss you more than anyone knows,
As each day passes, emptiness grows.
The ache in our hearts always stays.
But you left us with memories
We are proud to own.
Lovingly remembered by Annie, May, Ronnie, George, Barbara, Sandra, Joanna, Jennifer, Winnifred, Norma and Natalie, and all the grand children.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 16, 2005

PELTIER--In loving memory of Norman Peltier, February 12, 1980.
Papaa, this month comes with sad regret,
It brings back a day we will never forget.
You left us with a big wave and smile.
You left so suddenly without goodbye.
The tears we will wipe away,
But memories of you will never die.
We miss you more than anyone knows,
As each day passes, emptiness grows.
The ache in our hearts always stays.
But you left us with memories
We are proud to own.
Lovingly remembered by Annie, May, Ronnie, George, Barbara, Sandra, Joanna, Jennifer, Winnifred, Norma and Natalie, and all the grand children.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 15, 2006

PELTIER--In loving memory of Virginia (Quay), who passed away April 14, 1999.
We seem to see in the soft dim light
A face we love the best;
Recalling her as the sun's last rays
Go down in the far off west.
We miss her more as time goes on,
We can never close our hearts;
And the lamp of our love still burns.
Her heart the truest in all the world.
Her love the best to recall;
None on earth could take her place,
She is still the dearest of all.
--Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her mother Annie and her brothers and sisters.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 10, 2002

PETERS--In memory of Jack S. Peters, April 20, 1998-June 19, 1998
Well that he suffers no more
He's in the land of the blessed
Pain fled as he walked heaven's shore
Leaving him at peace and at rest
--Always remembered by wife Anna, sons Jack and Harold, and daughter Melissa
Manitoulin Expositor, June 14, 2006

PETERS--In memory of Jack S. Peters, who passed away on June 19, 1998.
Husband and father, never forgotten,
Though on earth no more.
Still in memory you're with us
As you always were before
. Remembered by wife Anna, sons Jack and Harold, and daughter Melissa.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 18, 2008

PETERSEN--In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Nels Petersen who passed away November 30, 2003.
Loving and kind in all his ways
Upright and just to the end of his days.
Sincere and kind in heart and mind.
What a beautiful memory he left behind.
Sadly missed by wife Iona and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 30, 2005

PETERSEN--In loving memory of Nels Petersen, November 30, 2003.
Tis sweet to know we'll meet again,
Where troubles are no more,
And that the one we loved so well,
Has just gone on before,
And while he sleeps a peaceful sleep,
His memory we will always keep.
Lovingly remembered by wife Iona and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 29, 2006

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