PEARSON, GEORGIE - Mrs. Georgie S. Pearson of Sussex Corner passed away at the Sussex Health Centre surrounded by her loving family on March 1, 2014 at the age of 88. Born in Hatfield Point, NB on April 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late George and Odessia (Stanley) Sprague. She was a devoted wife for 59 years to the love of her life, Mac Pearson, until his passing in 2002. Georgie is survived by her son, Earl Pearson of Highfield and daughters: Donna Northrup (Doug) of Sussex and Janet Main (Hallie Colpitts) of Sussex; Cherished Nanna to Stephen Pearson (Laurie) of Fredericton, Jackie Perry (Wayne) of Codys, Jennifer Anderson (Mark) of Fredericton, Lisa King (Dan) of Quispamsis, Jeff Northrup (Stacy) of Saint John Stephanie Main-Colpitts (Chris) of Norton and Kristen Main of Sussex; Great Nanna to 14: Simon, Oliver, Hunter and Mya Pearson; Courtney, Cody and Cassidee Perry; Sarah and Lauren Anderson; Grace, Jordan and Josh King; Tyson Northrup and Cicily Colpitts. Most recently she was so happy to hear that number 15 is expected in September and that Cicily was going to be a big sister! Also survived by her sister-in-law, Cessy Sprague of Saint John; as well as several nieces and nephews. Georgie was the last member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by six brothers and sisters-in-law: Gordon (Jean), Ned (Geneva), Arnold (Dell), Oscar, Earl (Hazel) and Clair Sprague and by two sisters Vera Neil (George) and Madeleine Jeffery (Frank).
Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) where the family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, March 7 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8pm. A service celebrating Georgie's life will be held from Wallace Community Chapel on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 am with Jeanette Cosman officiating. The interment will take place at Bayview Cemetery, Hatfield Point in the spring. There will be a time of fellowship with the family immediately following the service. If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the memorial of the donor’s choice.
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