Pearson, Glenda Dorothy
Glenda passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services in Meaford surrounded by her family after a brief illness on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in her 86th year.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband William Pearson in 2012.
Glenda was the cherished mother of Susan (David) Richardson, Bill (Jennifer) Pearson and Laurie (Brian) Laporte. She was the much loved grandmother of Kelly (Mark) Woodhouse, Will (Jenn) Laporte and Carson (Kerri) Laporte, and the dear great-grandmother of Sawyer, Marly and Nixon Woodhouse and Adalyn and Maverick Laporte. Glenda was the much loved sister of Carol (Bob) Wells, Chris (Wilf) Ferrell, Keith (Lorie) Ayres, and sister-in-law of Tessie (late James) Ayres. She was predeceased by her parents Jim and Reba Ayres and by her sisters Gwen (late Everett) Rose, Patricia (late Wilton) Dawdy and brother James Ayres. Glenda will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Glenda was happiest being mom and homemaker to her family. She was very proud of her family and was happy as she saw it grow to include all the people it does today. For many years she made weekly “family night dinners” so she and Bill could keep in touch with all the things their children were doing. She enjoyed helping Bill with his Ministry of Natural Resources career, and supported him throughout his political career. Her hands were never idle as she sewed, crocheted and knit many items which her family have throughout their homes. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, babysat them often, and was well known with all the children for “cheating her way through card games”. As her nest emptied, she worked at a local variety store and then at Stedman’s Department store for many years. Glenda and Bill travelled in their retirement years and spent many summers at their seasonal home in Sauble Beach. Glenda was a long time member of the Meaford Hospital Auxiliary, and a dedicated member of Christ Church Anglican, including the church choir for many years. Glenda also enjoyed her reading volunteer work at the Meaford Community School, line dancing with Joan McDermid’s group and in later years participating in Sharon Challis’s exercise programs. Glenda and Bill were loyal Owen Sound Attack season ticket holders, and Glenda continued to attend the games with her family after Bill’s passing until it became easier to watch from home. She also was an active member of the Meaford 55 Club for many years.
For the past couple of years, Glenda chose to make Central Place Retirement Residence her home and loved every minute there. What started as a “spa vacation” for one month turned into full time residency and she loved the staff and her new/rekindled friendships as well. It was always hard to find her in her room as she loved to partake in every activity and outing she could. She often said she would never have made it through this COVID thing if she was not in a place where there was company whenever you wanted it. Her family would like to thank Central Place for making their mom feel like an important member of their retirement family.
Glenda’s family would like to express their sincerest appreciation and thanks to Dr. Issa Benissa to whom Glenda had the utmost faith, and to all the staff at the Meaford Hospital for the outstanding professional and compassionate care she received once again. They will be forever grateful for being allowed to spend time with Glenda during the COVID pandemic and could not have asked for anything more.
A private family service will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Monday, April 12, 2021
Our condolence to Suean, Bill an Lorie an your familys
Monday, April 12, 2021
To Glenda’s family,
Your Mum was a sweet woman. I first met her at Stedman’s where she was so friendly and helpful. Jennifer has always spoken highly of her Mum – in – law.
Thinking of all of you,
Lorene Taylor
Monday, April 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. She was a wonderful person, and I enjoyed our friendship over the last several years. My sincere condolences to the family. I am sure she will be sadly missed.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Sue, Bill, Laurie & family. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mom. You are in our thoughts
Bev & Karen
Monday, April 12, 2021
Susan, Bill, Laurie and families
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She will be so missed by all who knew her.
She was such a happy bubbly person with a smile and hello to all she met.
Dianne McDonald
Monday, April 12, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and I always loved stopping to chat at the Attack Games. We lost another good one.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Sue, Bill, Laurie and families, we are so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a kind lady, always with a smile. I know you have lots of wonderful memories to cherish.
Al and Joan Smith
Monday, April 12, 2021
So sad to hear of Glenda ‘s passing she always had time for everyone. Loved all the kibitzing at exercise class Hugs to you all .
Monday, April 12, 2021
Glenda was a wonderful lady . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Monday, April 12, 2021
To the Pearson family, my sincerest condolences for the loss of Glenda, she was a sweet and special lady. A true matriarch who has left a wonderful legacy of love and joy with you all. My thoughts are with you as you celebrate her life and mourn her passing.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
We are sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Glenda’s passing. Seems like we just enjoyed the lovely photos shared of her recent birthday. Our sincere sympathy to all the family. She was a very special lady.
Our thoughts are with you and your families.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
We were saddened to hear of the Glenda’s passing. She was a wonderful person. Thinking of everyone during this difficult time. Thirby & Donna Lowe
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue and David so sorry to learn about Glenda,s passing. Thinking of you and your family
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue, Laurie & Bill
Thinking of all of you as you celebrate the life of your Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady. She will be missed
Bob & Leone Allan
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Dave & Sue, Laurie & Brian, Bill & Jen & families.
Bryan & I are thinking of you all. Your mom was such an amazing person. She might have been a tiny bit of a gal, but she sure was spunky. And always had a smile to share with everyone. Lots of happy memories for sure. Our condolences ❤
Bryan & Patty
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Susan, Bill, Laurie & families.
We are sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue, Bill, Laurie and families
We were saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Being you mother was her most important task and she was so proud of all your accomplishments. She was a wonderful neighbour to Grandma Hamill and I remember them quilting quilting together. Always a smile and friendly greeting. She will be missed by her community. Hugs to all.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
To all the Pearson family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you with the sad news of Glenda’s passing. She was a well loved neighbor on Lombard Street and was always so kind stopping to say hello when out walking . She was such a lovely women and will be missed by many.
With our sincere condolences,
Murray and Mary Fothergill
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the family. Cherish all the great memories . Doug and Marion Harvey
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Laurie, Brian, Dave, Sue, Bill, Jenn and family
We were sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing.
She was a fun and kind lady. Always enjoyed her company. 🙂
Thoughts are with you all.
Bruce & Terry
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue & Dave, Bill & Jennifer, Laurie & Brian and your families
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Such a sweet lady, with a beautiful smile and sparkle in her eyes.
Your Mom (and your Dad) always spoke about their weekly dinners and how important it was to keep the family close. Thinking of all you at this difficult time and will keep you in our prayers.
Isabelle & Bill
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Condolences to Sue and Dave, Bill and Jennifer, Laurie and Brian and all the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Glenda was truly, a special person who always had something interesting to say,that would make you laugh. Her love for her family has certainly reflected in the family that she raised. Treasure those special moments. Tom and Lynn
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Ross and my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the Pearson family at this sad time. Your Mom was always smiling and she definitely had a genuine pleasure of seeing you and having a little visit! What a beautiful lady!
Cherish those wonderful memories!
Ross and Ruth Ann
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue, Bill, Laurie and families
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. She was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed. Cherish the memories!
Lori and Alan Clarke
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue, Bill and Laurie. So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Glenda was a happy and kind lady. Glenda was very much a part of the community and will be missed. Keep your memories close.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue, Bill, Laurie and family:
Such a lovely sweet lady who always had a smile and devotion to her family shared in so many ways, which gave you all so much to be thankful for, thinking of you all, Deb Bumstead and Gene Rear
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue and Dave, Bill and Jen, Laurie and Brian and families,
Sending our condolences to you all. We have lots of great memories with your mom and dad.
Sending hugs,
Winston and Donna Hill
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sorry for your loss.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
One of my fondest memories of your sweet mom was when she visited the Glover residence. Millie and her were the best of friends and they would laugh and tell stories to entertain us all. Now Itsy and Bitsy are having fun together again!
Sending hugs and condolences,
Brenda and Mark Calvert
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear of Aunt Glenda’s passing. She was such a very sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Duane and Susanne.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sorry for your loss to all the family, our thoughts a with you as you say goodbye to Mom. Keep all the happy memories close to your hearts.
Rich and Maureen Knight
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Our thoughts go out to all of you during this difficult time. Hold onto all your great memories. Glenda was really a great mom and raised a great family!!!
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Sue and Dave, Bill and Jennifer, Laurie and Brian and Families-
We share in your sadness and grief of an amazing lady who I adored.
Glenda loved her family like no other, and will be missed and cherished by all who knew her.
Our sympathies-
Jill and Todd
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Dan and I send our condolences
She was an amazing women who always seemed so happy and content
She is sure to leave a hole but here is hoping that your memories of your time together helps to fill them
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
My sincere condolences on the passing of Glenda. My thoughts are with you.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Bill and Jenn, I did not know your Mother, Bill, but recognized her picture from the ones that you have placed in FB, Jenn, from time to time. You and your family have our sympathy at this time. The condolences speak highly of her life in Meaford. May your memories of her grant you peace.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Sue, Bill, and Laurie and your families. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family. Mrs. Pearson was a very special person. She will be greatly missed. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom and grandmother. I will always remember what a friendly lady and lovely person that she was. I am wishing for only happy memories always as I am sure you have too many to be counted.
Sandra Jorgenson
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Our condolences to the Pearson family. She will sadly missed but memories of her will always live on.
Sending hugs and healing prayers.
Larry & Marie Ramage
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Sue and Dave, Jen and Bill, Laurie and Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Mom was a Wonderful Lady with a big Heart. We are sure you have many Great memories to help you through this difficult time. We will remember her Lively Chatter and the Big smile. Hugs to you All.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Thinking of you all in this difficult time of loss for your family. It is always hard to say goodbye to your Mother. Such a special person! In the days to come you will have many memories of all the times you shared with her. Cherish those moments.
Our condolences,
Wes and Fionnuala Sparling.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Bill & Jennifer & Families,
Sending you my sincere condolences and sympathy
So sorry to hear your sad news about your Mom.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Sue, Bill, Laurie and families, we were saddened to hear of your Moms passing.
She was always kind and met us with a big smile, which brightened our day. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
To All the Pearson Family
I am so sorry for your loss – Glenda was such a kind, gentle and sweet person XO
I hope that your happy memories will ease your pain over time.
Take Care
Heather
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. She was a great lady. Have many fond memories of the many Christmas Eve’s our families have spent together. Janice,Tim Natalie and family and Jonathan
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
My sincere condolences and sympathy to you all at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Memories and stories share them often with a smile, laughter or a tear. She will be deeply missed. All my thoughts to everyone.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Glenda.
My memories of her are that she was always smiling and making fun of how small she is.
She was a special Aunt and lady.
Sue, Bill, Laurie and families – I am thinking of you all.
xo
Lesley and Mike
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Sue & David, Bill & Jennifer, Laurie & Brian and your families. As much as we believe we are prepared for a parent/grandparent’s passing, it still hurts and makes our heart ache. Glenda was a gentle soul with a spark for living to enjoy and make the most of each day. Wonderful memories of Glenda will bring you love and laughter to take away (some) of your sorrow. From my remembrances of Glenda, she lived a full life with the love of family and friends surrounding her and kindness she expressed to all. We send our heartful sympathy to you and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless …… and virtual hugs to all of you.
Verna & Rick Hindle
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss. Talking snd sharing memories helps.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Sue, Bill and Laurie, We were saddened to see of your Mom’s passing in the paper today. We enjoyed getting to know the Pearson family at the Attack games where we sat in the same area. Your Mom will be deeply missed by many. Please accept our sincere sympathy to the whole family at this sad time. Sid and Lorraine Dunning
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. She was very kind to me. She always said hello with a smile to me when I was walking in Meaford.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Laurie, Bill & Sue,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was such a kind and loving women. I will always remember our visits to “grandma” when I babysat for the boys and our occasional trips to the mall.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. She will be greatly missed
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Bill and Jennifer
Thinking of you with the loss of your Mom. God grant her eternal peace.
Bill Uhrig
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Pearson Family. Big hugs at this time.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Oh Laurie I was so sad to read of the loss of your Mom. I remember her as the loyal Attack fan and creator of those family dinners. I know you have many wonderful memories to carry you through this difficult time. Thinking of you and Brian and family.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Sue& Dave, Laurie& Brian, Bill & Jennifer. So sorry to hear the passing of your Mother & Mother-in-law
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
To Sue, Bill and Laurier,
Glenda was a very special friend and we will miss her dearly. We have wonderful memories of playing Crazy 8’s,going to 55 club and Sharon Challis’s exercise class. We would talk for hours about the political
upset in the States. She was so much fun to be with. Thank you Glenda for all the wonderful memories.
Kim and Barb Russell
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Your Mom was a special lady. I knew her from her many connections within the community, over the years, but most recently, from Sharon Challis ‘ fitness class. She lit up the room when she walked in. She made a small but mighty presence. What I admired most about Glenda was her love for her family and Bill and her raised a wonderful one. So she will be so missed but as the song goes, “precious memories, how they linger”
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady.
Dave and Myrna
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Sue and Dave, Bill and Jennifer , Laurie and Brian and family
Janet and I were saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady who you and your families, along with her many friends, will really miss. May your many great memories be of comfort to you at this time
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Sincere condolences to the entire family. We always conversations with Glenda at our flying club socials.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Sorry for your loss.We will miss her lovely smile and bubbly conversation at the
55+ friendship Club.She always enjoyed the activities and was quick to join in.
She will be sadly missed by all her Club friends.
David Hobson
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Sorry to hear of Glenda,s passing,she will be missed, sincere condolences to her family,
Thursday, April 15, 2021
sending my deepest sympathy to all the kids she will be missed by all.
my thoughts will be with yous .
love Linda Kirby
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Laurie, Sue, Bill, and families.
Nancy Sinclair
Rob Fawcett
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Laurie, Sue , Bill and families,
Sincere condolences to you all. I have many fond memories of your mom . She was a very special lady!
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Glenda’s family.
Glenda was a long time member of the Meaford Hospital Auxiliary, she will be missed.
Meaford Hospital Auxiliary members.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Our condolences to the entire Pearson family on the lose of your beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful lady with wonderful smile and will be missed. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Think of you.
Terry & Diane Haines
Friday, April 16, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was one of the sweetest persons I have met. She will be missed in our community, I know we have missed her at 55+ Friendship Club, but happy she was enjoying life in her new location. Glenda was very proud of all of her family. My condolences to all of you.
Sincerely.
Kathy Sled
Friday, April 16, 2021
Dear Laurie, Sue, Bill and Families,
Your mom was great. She was very caring, kind and inquisitive, and I still remember her warm but warning little smile to us when Laurie and I were heading off to parties in high school! She made room in the family home for friends, and she was always generous. Glenda and Bill were a great pair, and they made significant and lasting contributions to the Meaford community. They will be remembered with much love.
Mary Margaret Crapper on behalf of the Crapper Family
Friday, April 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss.Your mom was very special to me.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Dave & Sue, Kelly & Mark.
I was so sorry to learn about your mom and grandma’s passing. Cherish all the beautiful memories that you have and hopefully that will help you get through this difficult time a little easier. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Love and hugs.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family on Glenda’s passing.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
My deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Ina
Saturday, April 17, 2021
To the Pearson family:
I am saddened to hear of Glenda’s passing. I met Glenda at fitness class years ago, and we exercised side by side….all the gals had their special place! Glenda was a most endearing, kind, and sweet lady. I so enjoyed her company. She will be dearly missed.
May the fond memories of your mother’s love help to bring you peace of heart. My sincerest condolences at this most difficult time.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
My sincere Sympathies to your family. She was a lovely, sweet lady. I sure she will be greatly missed.
~Kate
Monday, April 19, 2021
Sue, Bill, Laurie and families,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. It’s not easy losing a mom but your many special memories will always keep her close. You’re in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.