Jack David Pearce Sr.
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Jack David Pearce Sr. who died peacefully at home in Mentor, Ohio on September7th, 2020. Jack was born in South Kingston, Rhode Island on September 30th, 1939 to the late Margaret (Morrow) and Frederick Pearce. He was married to the late Olga Pearce for 51 years. He grew up in Rhode Island where he enjoyed boating, fishing, and large family gatherings. As a young man he worked at Wakefield Branch Company and car dealerships in Rhode Island. In 1974 he moved to Ohio where he continued to work in car sales for over 40 years.
We remember him as a kind and generous man with a big heart, who took great pride in his family and never missed a game, recital, or celebration. The memories he made and the memories he shared will always be cherished. We will always remember his amazing stories about Salt Pond, and the knowledge and compassion of the man we will forever hold in our hearts.
He is survived by his children; Marie Lemr (Jeffrey Lemr) of Mentor, OH, Dianne Pearce (Alexander Lakatos) of Concord, OH, and Jack Pearce Jr. (Chrystel Pearce) of Beloeil, BE, grandchildren; Joshua Lemr (Jennifer) of Mentor, OH, Eric Lemr (Katie) of Mentor, OH, Aleesha Hearn (Adam) Painesville, OH, Kaila Turovsky (Michael) Painesville, OH, Logan Pearce and Lani Pearce of Beloeil, BE, great-grandchildren; Julie Brzeczkowski (Tyler), Maxwell Lemr, Austin Lemr, Jaelon Holliman and Miquel King, great-great-grandchildren; Seth Brzeczkowski and Audriana Brzeczkowski. He is also survived by his siblings; Ruth Johnson (Walter) of Exeter, RI, Frederick Pearce Jr. of Peace Dale, RI, Brenda Stadnick (Richard) of Wakefield, RI, Connie Taylor (Russ) of Exeter, RI, Suzan Menihan (William) of North Kingstown, Barry Pearce of Wakefield, RI. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Margie Giles of Peace Dale, RI, Thomas Pearce Sr. of Peace Dale, RI, Judy Jordan of Wakefield, RI, and Kathy Mullins of Peace Dale, RI.
The family will announce memorial services at a later time.