Sydney
We, the family of John ‘Jack’ Pearson, regret to announce his passing on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Hospice Cape Breton, Sydney.
Born on October 28, 1938, in Sydney, Jack was the son of the late Christine (MacIsaac) and John Pearson.
From a young age growing up in Whitney Pier, our dad played many sports. He was a member of Ward 6 Indians baseball team that captured the first Canadian Little League Championship in 1951. He played soccer for the Broadway Ramblers, coached and played hockey and was active in the creation of the Whitney Pier Community Rink. Jack enjoyed many decades at the Schooner Curling club and the many friends he met there. Later in life, Jack took up golf and until this past summer, enjoyed his Tuesday tee offs at Alderdale with his good friends.
Dad started his working career on the Lake Boats at an early age. He then transitioned to trans-Atlantic cable laying ships. In 1972, Jack joined the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters where he worked until his retirement. Jack held many positions within the union and was a proud 50+ year member of the U.A. In 1991 Jack was elected alderman for Ward 6 Whitney Pier. He proudly served his constituents until 1995.
Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by his wife, Helen; son, John; brothers, Terrance, Sheldon, and sister, Marjorie.
Jack is survived by his daughter, Carolyn (Russ), Stellarton; son, David (Jennifer), Irish Cove; grandchildren, Kenzie (Emma) and Davis, Sydney; brothers, Angie (Paulette), Sydney, Shaun (Kathy), Hamilton, ON, and sister-in-law, Janice, Sydney.
There will be no visitation for the late Jack Pearson. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Jack may be made to Whitney Pier Youth Club, Whitney Pier Historical Society or Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Hello Carolyn, so sorry to learn of this great loss. The miles have separated us but I still hold fond memories of you. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. peace and blessings to you. forever,
From: Winnie Odo
Sympathy to the Pearson family in their loss. Jackie will be remembered by many, his smile , the love of sports, family and he could light up a room and all of Whitney pier.
From: Carol Mac Kay
Growing up a MaC Cormack on Dominion St Jackie was always so good to us friendly funny and so helpful
Condolences to his family from 114 Dominion St
From: Wendell Mac Cormack
My sincere condolences on Jackie’s passing.
From: Linda (Larick) James
So sorry for your loss
From: Marlene Gallivan
Our deepest condolences for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you
From: Vesta & Mackey Campbell
a great guy and helped me a lot in my soccer with the Brodway Ramblers. thanks Jack
From: Ray Mac Cormack
Deep condolences on your loss.
From: Barry Young
Our deepest condolences to Jackie’s family.
I grew up on Broadway with the Pearson family and have very fond memories of Jackie. Always one to speak his mind and you always knew what side of the fence he stood on. It takes a neighbourhood to raise a child and Jack was one of the pillars we young people leaned on for guidance and advise. Thanks Jackie, and rest in peace it’s well deserved.
From: Joe and Barb Collins
Heartfelt condolences to the Pearson family. Jackie gave so much to the community, especially his involvement with soccer over the years. Rest in Peace Jackie.
From: Ken MacLean
Dave & Jen. Please accept my deepest condolescences on the,passing of Jack. I know how supportive you have been through his illness. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers
From: Sharon D Sobol
To the family we offer our sincerest condolences on your great loss.Jack was our neighbour on the Mira …summer bungalow just a good fella kind in every way ….memories everlasting Brian & Annette Tetford
From: Brian Tetford
Very sorry to hear about Jackie. He was a very nice guy. They had a bungalow in Mira many years ago. Jackie and Helen were great to me as well as all the kids in the neighbourhood. I spent a lot of time up there hanging out. My condolences to Carolyn, David and their family. Take care folks. Thinking of you.
From: Chad Tetford
Deepest sympathies to David, Carolyn, Angie and families on Jackie’s passing. Big things come in small packages. My dad and Jack allowed me into their friendship many years ago and I’m a better man for it. He’s had a major affect in my life and I’ll miss him dearly. Know that when anyone speaks Jacks name that a smile comes to their face – a compliment to a life well lived.
From: Ronnie Carew
You were a sport hero in many ways Jackie and we are appreciative of all you have contributed to your community. We are proud to have you as a member of the Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame. You will be missed.
From: Carol Miller
Our sincere condolences to Jackie’s family. A great sports minded man and a lot of of fun….he will be missed. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. J&B
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends. One of Whitney Pier’s finest. My Coach with the MacLean Brother Cardinals. What a guy. I’ll miss ya bud.
To Jackie’s family
We send our deepest sympathies on the loss of a terrific man. We shared many laughs and many a story with Jackie at the Club. He will always be remembered.
RIP Jackie
Our sincere condolences to David and Family. We care deeply about what you are going through and we are here to help you in any way we can.
-NSCCAU
My deepest Condolences to Jackie’s family. He was a great man. I had many good times and laughs curling with Jackie. May he rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Jackie’s family.
Carolyn and David and families,
We are very sorry for your loss. Jackie will be missed. I worked with him at Rudderham Plumbing and Heating. We restarted youth soccer in the Pier in the late 70’s, early 80’s. Every time me met we would share a laugh and old stories of those times.
Take care,
Bert and Maurina Lewis
So sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing…Our deepest condolences to all the family .May he rest in peace.
Dave, Jennifer, and family,
Our condolences for you loss. We are all thinking of you at this time.
God Bless and take care,
Deb & Rankin
Condolences to you on your loss. Jackie was a good friend to my husband Harry and I. We had many great times at the Curling Club. In later years we would have a chat when we would meet. A great guy for sure. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss .He was always willing to help with any help he could give.He also loved playing golf with us both.He will be missed gravely.
Condolences to Jackie’s family. Jack may you soul rest in eternal peace🙏 You will be missed by your many friends
RIP Jackie.You were an inspiration in your beloved Whitney Pier and a legend to all who knew you.
So very sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing. He was a real gentlemen. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Sandra Hrynick
Carolyn and David,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Jackie was a great friend to me from as far back as I can remember, growing up in Whitney Pier. His interesting, colorful stories and wonderful sense of humor brightened any room. Will miss him very much.
May the memory of your father, bring you great comfort.
So very sorry for your loss.
Sincere Condolences.
Anne Marie MAcAskill
Our sincere condolences to Jackie’s family, Carolyn, David, Kenzie and Davis and all other family members. Barb and I are grateful for Jackie getting us to join the Schooner Curling Club back in 1999 and we are forever thankful for that. Jackie was a great Schooner member who poured his heart and soul into making pure clean ice from the many barrels of distilled water we hauled from the Lingan Power Station. Jackie was quite the story teller and he had many to tell, from sliding down East Broadway on a halibut to his curling escapades in Greenwood. His legacy will continue on at the Schooner as he just recently became a life long member of the club. We will always cherish the fun times whenever he was around.
Rest in peace Jackie and keep your broom on the ice.
Condolences to the Pearson family on your loss. Jackie was a kind, humorous man. May he rest in peace.
Jackie’s wit and humor and community spirit touched the lives of all across our community.
My sincere condolences to Carolyn, David and family on the passing of Jack. I’m so sorry to hear this sad news, thinking of you, may he rest in peace.
Carolyn & David , very sorry for your loss, the Pier has lost a very dedicated community member, really enjoyed his humor and wit
So sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. He was so friendly whenever I would see him. He will be dearly missed by many , especially his Whitney Pier friends.
So sorry to hear about your passing Steamy- we shared many great times together in our early years and I’ve treasured those memories throughout my lifetime. You were a great baseball player and the best bud a kid could have. My sincere condolences to your family. Rest In Peace Steamy.
Your Ward 6 Indians teammate
Donnie Proctor
153 Borden Street now living in the Annapolis Valley
My condolences to the family .Great guy and he was a great soccer coach..
David and Carolyn,
My deepest condolences from my family and I. I have many fond memories of Jackie at the soccer field. His humor and wit will be greatly missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Richard, Kimberly, Brennan, Kaylee, and Ryan Primmer.
Dear Carolyn, David and family.
I am just learning of your Dads passing. So sorry for your great loss, he was certainly well known everywhere and always so friendly and had a welcoming smile.
May he Rest In Peace.❤️
Pioneer,coach,fierce competitor,family man, tactician. Only a few words that Jack Pearson was. A Rambler at heart, not only as a soccer player, Jack embodied a carefree attitude that hid his” do not take any prisoners “ .Small in stature but a lion at heart. Too many looked at Jacks size, to their peril. He left them all in his wake. Whether it was baseball or soccer cleats; inside the pitch you wanted Jack on your team. Off the pitch he was a lion as well. Jack was tender like a lamb when he taught the finer skills of soccer, baseball, curling or anything he played. Great with children, teens, or adults, Jack was Jack. Jack loved life, he loved his family,his teammates, his community. There are not too many people that Jackies Aura did not touch.He was a coach first, teammate second,a lifelong friend to me and many others. The community has lost an Icon. I hope one day I will see Jacks picture on the wall of the Cape Breton Sports Hall of Fame. He certainly has earned it.
Thanks for all laughs Jackie. Rest in Peace my friend.
my condolences from my family to the whole pearson family. i have played hockey with jack and have known family for years.
As a St. Ann’s Street neighbour in the 1980s and 90s I got to know Jack as a fine friend and the first to act for the betterment of all. David and Carolyn and family, sincere sympathy and prayers to you on your loss.
David and Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about your father. He was a great man and I’m sure he will be missed dearly. Sending our condolences and prayers.
Carolyn and David, my condolences to you both
David, Jennifer, Kenzie, Davis, Carolyn and Russ,
So very sorry for your loss. We are all thinking of you at this difficult time.
Coleen Morrison & Peter Huntsman (and Gabrielle, Colin, Hanna, Caitryn and Elyssa)
To Carolyn and David – It doesn’t matter how old we are; it is never easy to lose a parent. With your family home across from Dad’s store I often saw your father. I have fond memories of seeing him out and about our little community. It seemed he always had a smile. To the Pearson family – I am so sorry for your loss. We all grew up in the best part of the Pier! I don’t think there will ever be a close knit neighborhood like the one we were lucky to be a part of.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Pearson Family:
Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Jackie was a great guy.
Loved our laughs and good times.
Dave French and family
David and Carolyn, my heart goes out to you and your loved ones.
I have such fond memories of your family, growing up across the street from each other, as little girls we were the best of friends. The years have past and we have a few miles between us and I still often think of you and your family.
I am sorry for your loss. As a community, it hurts us all as we loose another dear and well respected Broadway neighbour.
Condolences to Jack’s family. We lost another Pier icon. Great person and will always be remembered. rest in peace Jackie.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Pearson family during this difficult time. Jackie was a great guy and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Fernandes Family
Dear David and Family,
I read with sadness that your Dad had died. I got to know him a bit at Hospice. Always a delight to visit with him and to witness your dedication to your Dad.
I extend my sympathies and condolences , care and concern, friendship and prayer.
Fr. Bedford Doucette
To Jackie’s family,
Sincere sympathy on the death of your Dad. Harold and I knew Jackie from the Schooner Curling Club. He was always happy and fun to be around.
Rest In Peace Jackie
Harold and Irene Antle
Sincere condolences, Jackie was a wonderful guy. It was always a good talk when I met Jackie. A true pier guy, Rest in peace. Dianne Colford MacAskill
Our deepest sympathy to the family, condolences from JohnDavid and Donna McLaughlin 🙏
I just learned of Jackie’s passing. So sorry to hear. My sincere condolences to the family. Jackie and I played on the same softball team 60 years ago. I still have vivid memories of Jackie flying through the bases with cleats shimmering. He was special.