Obituary of Andrew John Pearson

A.J. (Andrew John) Pearson

December 11, 1962 – December 28, 2022

With heartbreaking sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of A.J. Pearson on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia, Ontario

Survived by his loving wife Carol Adams and by the loves of his life, his children, Dalton, Zavior, and Brooke, all of Forest, Ontario.

Grieving are his parents, Dennis and Melinda Pearson, of Forest, Ontario, and his sister April (John) Breadmore of Fort McMurray, Alberta, his brother in law Martin (Hayley May) Adams of Potters Bar, Herts, U.K., his sister in law Jackie (Ed Tickner) of Letchworth, Herts, U.K.  He was the proud uncle of two nieces and five nephews.

A.J. is survived by the extended Pearson and Hall families.  

Predeceased by his sister Andrea Mantha (late of Kitchener and Sturgeon Falls, Ontario), and Carol’s parents, George and June Adams of Potters Bar, Herts, U.K.

In his youth, A.J. was a high school wrestler, a golfer, and migrated to rugby and baseball.  For a number of years, he supported the Forest Optimist Club by organizing baseball tournaments.

A.J.’s personality was larger than life and he enjoyed hosting guests, friends, and neighbours in his yard, visiting on the streets of Forest.

He lived life on his own terms, but it was his children who gave his life full meaning.  They are his legacy.

A special thank you to the staff of Dr. Dobbs office of Forest, Ontario; Lambton EMS, the Emergency department of Bluewater Health, Dr. Lilly and the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice of Sarnia.  Charitable donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice of Sarnia, the Canadian Mental Health Association Sarnia branch, or charity of one’s choice. 

Visitation will take place at DENNING’S OF FOREST, 9 James Street South, Forest, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.   Private Family service; for those who wish, the Funeral will be viewable via live stream on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 1:00 pm.   To view, please visit www.forestfuneralhome.com