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Visitation
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Ontario, Canada
Monday
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Funeral Service
11:00 am
Monday, September 8, 2014
All Saints Roman Catholic Church
124 Front St. E.
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
Service Time: 11:00 AM
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8
September
Interment at: All Saints Roman Catholic Cemetery
12:00 pm
Monday, September 8, 2014
All Saints Roman Catholic Cemetery
Metcalfe St. W.
Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada
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Lynsey Minor posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2015
I'm deeply saddened by the news of John's tragic passing... I used to fly with John. His laugh and smile were infectious, I always knew I would have a wonderful day when I worked with him. Rest in peace John... My heart goes out to your family.
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Jane Somerville and the Somerville family posted a condolence
Monday, September 15, 2014
Dear Anne and family
We were shocked to hear of John's tragic departure. I was in Strathroy visiting Janet and heard from my sister, Mary Somerville Pennell, in San Diego (good friend of Anne's). Our sincere condolences to the family.
Mary, I remember you well as a role model. Tom was a good friend of my brother, John. Jim Pollock, you and I were in the same grades in high school.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jane Somerville for Mary Somerville Pennell, Neil Somerville and our children and grand-children.
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Rob Campbell posted a condolence
Thursday, September 11, 2014
So sorry to hear about John's passing. He was a good friend and co-worker for many years at both Canada 3000 and Skyservice.
John could always be counted on to share a joke and a smile. I had great respect for him and his skills as a pilot and instructor.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
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Patricia van Berkel posted a condolence
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Dear Anne, Tyler, and Families Pearson and Pollock,
My deepest sympathies on the sudden passing of your dear husband, father, uncle, brother, and brother-in-law. May the Divine Spirit of Love and Peace comfort you all during this unexpected time of loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Joe Salonia posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Anne, Tyler & family, please accept my heartfelt condolence for your loss. I am so disappointed that I was unable to attend the funeral service. I do not recollect flying with John but our paths crossed many times. I would periodically contact John for his input and wisdom when addressing safety matters regarding the B757. While I spent all of my time on the airbus aircraft at both Canada 3000 and Skyservice, John’s presence was never far away. The respect that he had garnered from his peers and first officers was evident in every conversation.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Respectfully,
Joe Salonia
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Kathy Tones posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Anne, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I just read about it in the paper and even though I never met John, I feel as if I have, since we worked together in the bank. You and Tyler must have wonderful memories to help you through this tough time.
Thinking of you both at such a tragic time.
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Dave and Frances Doherty posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Dear Anne, Tyler and family.
Even though we have not known you and John for very long, we always remember the day we met you both. We were walking our 3 dogs and you both came up to us and introduced yourselves and said "hello and welcome to the neighbourhood" you made us feel at home. We will always remember John and his big smile and of course him flying over our neighbourhood.
Our thoughts and prayer go out to you all and hopefully each day will get a little bit better. Remember all the great times and his memory will last forever.
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Ken & Carolyn Miniichiello posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. The few times we were fortunate to be together we will always remember the good times and laughs we shared with him. We feel so fortunate to have met him and certainly his humor and knowledge of so many things will be missed by many of us here at PebbleCreek. Hopefully, Anne , you will be back to PebbleCreek to share in yours and our memories of this wonderful man.
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Les & Fran Al-Molky posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Many of us in the Air Traffic Control Community remember John with such fondness. Moose Jaw was made one of my best postings controlling friends like John taking Flight Training in the 70s. Our social life was filled with laughter and great memories that we cherished throughout my career in the Air Force. I used to look for John as I travelled the Boeing routes after moving on to other Bases and eventually contact was lost but John & Anne were never forgotten. Whenever reminiscences included the Air Force you were in our thoughts.
Anne and Tyler you remain in our thoughts and together with John will never be forgotten.
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Tom & Nora Pile posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Anne,
It was a great shock to Nora and I to receive notice from Ron and Barb of John's passing last week. Although our collective postings to Lahr seemed so long ago, it it was our pleasure to have known John as a wonderful person and a very professional controller and aviator. Our hearts go out to you and your son in this time of grief.
Tom & Nora
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Janice & Derek Frank posted a condolence
Monday, September 8, 2014
Thinking of you today Anne & Tyler, Pearson & Pollock families as you bury your husband, dad, brother (in-law), uncle, & friend. May the Lord surround you with his love and comfort you in the days ahead.
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Gerry Graham posted a condolence
Monday, September 8, 2014
I was sorry to hear of John's passing and send condolences to his family.
I was lucky enough to have shared more than a few flights with John, each one more interesting than the last. He was a true professional in the aviation world and will be sorely missed by all of us who are better for having known him.
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Don Cowie posted a condolence
Monday, September 8, 2014
My condolences to all - I had the pleasure of flying with John a few times at Skyservice and always enjoyed his great attitude and humor.
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Gerard Campbell posted a condolence
Monday, September 8, 2014
My condolences and prayers to your family. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I had the pleasure of flying with John at Canada 3000 and Skyservice. His easy going nature made him a wonderful instructor as well as a great pilot. I will fondly remember the great times we shared.
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Mark, Kristen, Grace, and Hannah Bylsma posted a condolence
Monday, September 8, 2014
Our deepest condolences for your loss. May all of your fond memories of times shared give you comfort at this sad time.
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Jim & Louise England posted a condolence
Monday, September 8, 2014
Ann & Tyler our deepest sympathy on the tragic passing of John. May God be with you, Tyler and the family in your time of need. We will miss his great sense of humor and that gold tooth smile that always gave him away in his Halloween costumes. Again our deepest sympathy.
Jim & Louise England
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Sue & Joe Woods posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Our condolences to Anne, Tyler and family.
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Dianne Guy posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
John was my neighbour and a friend. A few memories that come to mind I would like to
share. I remember going out one night with John and Anne. The comedian picked on
John (who was sitting in the front row) and hence was known as "Chuck with the
package" and "Arizona Annie." Another time we were at Warplane Heritage for an evening and the men bid on a ride on the Lancaster Bomber and won. That was an
exciting evening for all. He came to the shop one day, took his cap off and said, "do
you think Anne will like it?" He was referring to his bald head. He said the barber cut it
a little short.
I will forever look to the sky and remember John flying over the house and tipping his
wings as a gesture of "hi."
I will miss John's quick wit and his corny jokes. My condolences to Anne and Tyler.
Forever in my heart and never to be forgotten.
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Bruce and Yvonne Lambert posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
May the love and grace of God surround the Pearson, Pollock, and MacDonald families at this sad time. Celebrate a life well lived and cherish the memories.
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terry gillespie posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Although I knew John a short time he made a big impression on me. Meeting you and John made you feel that I had known you a life time. Although you cannot physically see him, he will always be flying right above you and your son to watch over you. Terry Gillespie
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Tina & Gerry Driesman posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Dear Anne and family,
Though your hearts hold deep sadness at the loss of John, may they also hold the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be part of you.
Praying that God will uplift your spirits and carry you all through this time of sadness .
You are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Tina & Gerry Driesman
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Norm and Helen Roder posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Anne and Family, So sorry for your loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Norm and Helen
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Jane Rowswell (McDougall) posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Anne, Mary, Tom and families. Just a tragic accident but he was doing what he loved. John's smile is the smile I remember from school.
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John and Susanne Vander Heyden posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Dear Anne and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Such a fun loving and wonderful man!
We will miss him in Pebble Creek, as he embraced all the community had to offer. Who else would navigate the neighborhood in roller blades? Or be brave enough to pick up pickle ball and go at it with great enthusiasm?
We were fortunate to meet him and share him with you, if just for a very short time.
Anne, we look forward to welcoming you back to Pebble Creek with lots of hugs and tearful smiles.
John and Susanne Vander Heyden
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François & Christine Flamand posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Dear Anne & Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of John. While we never had the privilege of meeting him, it is evident from the many tributes what a kind and generous gentleman he was.
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
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Patricia Horyna posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
John brought so many wonderful smiles to the table in Pebblecreek and was certainly the HOST with the MOST. He loved throwing pots and I will cherish the two cast off which he gave to me.
We will lift our cheers to John and wish him many flights on his way to heaven.
The angels will now be able to fly with John, I hope the angels can keep up with John.
My deepest sympathy to Anne and Tyler
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Nancy Newton posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2014
The same smile I remember from so many years ago!!! So sorry I cannot be there. Such a wonderful career, and many happy memories I hope help ease the pain. You are all in my thoughts. With sincere sympathy.
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Dianne Wallis posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Dear Anne & Family ~ Although I never knew John I do want you to know how much my heart goes out to you and yours. There is one more star in the night sky shining for the one who will always be in your heart.
Dianne
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LINDA RODGERS/DON COOPER posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
John was a King....one of the finest of this world. John was a rare man; he had every attribute that makes up an extraordinary human being. He will be remembered forever as a man of great intelligence, accomplishments, integrity, and most admirable of all for a person of his caliber, humility.
I regret not remembering to tell John how I saw several similarities between him and pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger who ditched his plane on the Hudson River. Each of them enjoyed extreme success in their careers, were humble in the face of such success and were simply all around good men. I even see a similarity in their looks, although no one could top that incredible smile of John’s. (But Sully does have more hair.) I bet Sully would have thoroughly enjoyed a conversation with John. What would that conversation between them have sounded like? Pretty interesting would be an understatement.
Rest in peace dear friend, you will be sorely missed by us all.
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Jane VanBerkel posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Ann, please accept my condolences in the passing of John. I don't think I ever met John, but I have met you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God's Peace. Love Jane.
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Ken and Jean Porteous(nee Kersey) posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
To Ann, tyler,Pearson Familyand Pollock Family,
It is with sincere sadness that we extend our prayers and thoughts to you Ann and all the family members. As a Strathroy graduate I remember many happy times growing up with the friendship of the Pearson and Pollock families. Ken and I reunited with John on a Canada 3000 flight to Mexico. How proud we were to think that John would welcome us into the cockpit to have a short visit. I also remember before getting on the plane and seeing the pilot saying to Ken I guess it will not be John flying us as this pilot is bald!!!!!!!!!! Never would I admit that age changes all of our appearances. May these memories as the many you have accumulated relieve some of the pain.
Sincerely
Ken and Jean Porteous & Family
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Michelle Zimmer posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
I had the pleasure of meeting John at the Brantford Airshow. Thank you for sharing your beautiful red plane with my son who you allowed to have the pleasure to sit in. We have awesome memories of that day. You were also awesome to work with at Thomas Cook and I knew the plane was in good hands with you up front.
We will miss you. Heaven has gained a good one xo
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Bryan Kerman posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
May the memory of John, his friendly demeanour, his love of flying, and his wit, be long remembered by those he touched.
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Jane Gibson posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Dear Anne, Tyler and all the Pearson extended family. I was so sad to hear about John.. This is such a tragedy and my heart goes out to all of you. I wanted to share a fond memory I have of John.
Coming home from a sun destination , the announcement came on - it was "Captatin John Pearson speaking". How excited and proud I was to know that a "Strathroy boy" was taking us safely home so I told the stewardess to tell John ,"Jane Gibson from Strathroy was on the plane." I was a little shy to do it because while I knew Anne well, John was a little older and I only knew him seeing him on the street or with Anne. It was such a treat to have him be so friendly and call me up to the cockpit to show me what it was like up there. We had a few laughs --the copilot and I at John's expense I remember --he was fun and generous with his time that night. That was John!! I knew he had flown the GG but that night just a bunch of tourists were happy to have him in charge.
Jane
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John Bradford posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
I was given the extraordinary opportunity of meeting John at the Brantford Airport just a few weeks ago. He helped us promote the Rotary Charity Airshow through CHCH-TV with the female reporter excitedly pretending to steal away in his aircraft. My first thought was that this gentleman, a passionate aviator and positive influence to everyone around him, was the kind of person I had the fortune to become acquainted and would expect to become more involved with in the future. My most recent thought was one should treasure these chance encounters and I will always remember his enthusiasm and humour as an incentive in my own life. I extend my condolences to John's family and salute John's journey to that higher runway on his next flight plan.
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JOHN PEARSON'S BOY TOYS
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JOHN PEARSON'S BOY TOYS
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JOHN PEARSON'S BOY TOYS
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The Denning's Rick, Lynn, Mary-Lyn and Julie-Ann posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Anne, Tyler, Mary and Larry , Jim and Joanne, Tom and Bill. May John's long white trails in the blue skies never fade . Rick, Lynn and girls
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Elna & Merlyn Friesen posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Dear Anne and family - The news of John's passing is so hard to comprehend. His smile, keen sense of humour and generous spirit will be missed by so many. We pray that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow and look forward to our visit next week. Love - Elna and Merlyn
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Linda Collins posted a condolence
Friday, September 5, 2014
John was such a "strongman" in my life. He was an advisor, a listening ear, an amazing friend, an interceptor! He could make me laugh with the corny jokes...or make my eyes roll with the inappropriate ones!! I loved him as a brother & will miss him dearly.
Fly high in those beautiful skies my friend,
" Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
Yours in friendship forever, Linda
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Les & Wendy De La Mare posted a condolence
Friday, September 5, 2014
Anne & Ty please accept our deepest sympathy at this tragic time. John left us doing what he loved "flying". Take care and hope to see you soon.
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John and Sandy Mushock posted a condolence
Friday, September 5, 2014
We are so deeply sorry for the passing of John, your dearly beloved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John & Sandy Mushock
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Peter and Brenda Boyce posted a condolence
Friday, September 5, 2014
So sorry to learn of Captain John's passing. Anne, Tyler and family, we are feeling the pain as well. Stay strong.
Peter and Brenda
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