Passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at the age of 70. Predeceased by his son Christopher, Mother Emma (nee Hollard), father Leo Pearce, sister Mary (nee Ryan), and sister Mabel (nee Hayes). Leaving to mourn wife Jean (nee Power); sons Dennis (Rosie) and Ed (Teresita); daughters Tina (Greg) Lawlor and Tracey (Frank King), along with 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, the Ryan and Hayes families and a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to a special friend Brian Crocker. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Monday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 12 noon – 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. from Caul’s Chapel. Inurnment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.