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Dr. George  A.  Pearse, Jr.
 
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Dr. George A. Pearse Jr., 79, of Liverpool, passed away Saturday.

He was born in Stoneham, MA. He retired as a Professor of Chemistry from Lemoyne College where he taught from 1961-1998; he also served as Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Syracuse University from 1997-2004. In 1993 he retired as a Colonel in the US Army Reserve.

Dr. Pearse received his BS in Chemistry in 1952 from the University of Massachusetts, Master of Science in Chemistry from Purdue University in 1956 and his PhD in 1958 from the University of Iowa. He was a communicant and usher at Christ the King Church, Liverpool. He and his wife Janet traveled extensively, having visited more than 30 countries. George was predeceased by his wife Janet in 2007.

Surviving are his children, William Pearse of Knoxville, TN, Kathleen Gibbons of San Francisco, CA, Nancy Hopkins of Sicklerville, NJ, Susan Hanley of Peaks Island, ME, James Pearse of Boston, MA, brothers, Donald Pearse of Phoenix, AZ, Richard Pearse of Salem, NH, David Pearse of Gilford, NH and 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Thursday March 4, 2010 from the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners and 11:00 a.m. in Christ The King Church with burial to follow in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home 3541 Rt. 31, Baldwinsville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 2 Park Avenue 11th Floor, NY, NY 10016.

For directions to the funeral home, click the link above.
 
 
 
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Dear Family Members: Please accept the sympathy of the Le Moyne College community and alumni on the occasion of the death of Dr. Pierce. Be assured of our prayers for you and for your family. With Deepest Sympathy, Kim Mc Auliff Director Alumni & Parent Programs

Written by Kim McAuliff of Syracuse, NY
 
Dear Bill, Kathy, Nancy, Susan and Jim: Your Dad was a great man with a terrific sense of humor. Speaking on behalf of all of the Kearney kids, growing up across the street on Jonquil Lane from the Pearse family was an honor. We are so sorry for your loss. Kate, John, Margaret, Patrick, Mary, Peter and Chris

Written by Kathleen Kearney of Tallahassee, Florida
 
To The Pearse Family: We are very sorry for your loss your family is in our thoughts & prayers. Sincerely, Tom & Jessica Franklin

Written by Tom & Jessica Franklin of Lecanto, Florida
 
Dear Bill, Kathy, Nancy, Susan and Jim: Your father was a great man and I always enjoyed speaking with him. He was a true patriot. He was one of the key influences in my decision to attend Annapolis and serve as a Navy Officer. I feel privileged to have known him. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Scott Negus & family

Written by Scott Negus of West Hartford, CT
 
To the Pearse family - My condolences in the loss of your father. You are all in my prayers. Mary (Wiltse) Abulencia

Written by Mary (Wiltse) Abulencia of North Syracuse, NY
 
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We have you and your family in our thoughts. Love Liz, Chris,Jack and Owen Williams

Written by Elizabeth Williams of Exeter, NH
 
Aunt Nancy & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Delany's

Written by Colleen  Delany of Mullica Hill, New Jersey
 
Jim: we are very sad to hear about your father. You and you family are in our prayers. John, Bonnie, Andrea and Allison

Written by John and Bonnie, Andrea & Allison Van Grinsven of West Chester, PA
 
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Pearse influenced the lives of many. He played a formative roll in mine. He taught me that friendship had no bounds and that it was very right for a professor to be a friend to his students.

Written by Bernie Wysocki of Rocky Hill, Connecticut
 
To Jim and family- We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you, Eric and the entire family. Kevin and Alan

Written by Kevin Heath of Gilroy, CA
 
To Dr. Pearse's family: I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Pearse's passing. I took several classes from him in the 1980's. He was my favorite professor at LeMoyne. While we shared many laughs, I learned a great deal from your father. He was a wonderful man and very well respected by his students.

Written by Nancy Howe of Fayetteville, New York
 
Dear Jim, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Your dad seems to have been quite an extraordinary man. My prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Andrea Jordan SHS

Written by Andrea Jordan of Salem, Ma.
 
Jim and family: I wish you love and strength as you get through this sad time. Hopefully your good memories will also bring you comfort. Take care of yourselves, Jenny Donahue

Written by Jenny  Donahue of Swampscott,, MA
 
Dear Bill, Kathy, Nancy, Susan, and Jim, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. I'll always remember his quick wit and how proud he was of his family. I'll forever be thankful of the special friendship he shared with my parents for over 40 years. Jack and I are so sorry for your loss- you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Written by Susanne  (Negus) Kennedy of Guilford, CT
 
Dear Jim, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by family, friends, and memories of your father. Roseann

Written by Roseann Blum
 
Jim, sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.

Written by Mark Rupprecht of Clay, NY
 
Dear Nancy and Family, Know of our love and prayers for all of you. Your Dad was a great guy! I always enjoyed seeing him. May your consolation be to know that he is with your Mom again! Wish we could be with you. Love, Denise and Gianna

Written by Denise Hopkins of Glenside, PA
 
Your loss is a great one, but we are condifent memories of happier days and moments will sustain you during this difficult period. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathleen and Robert Aldrich

Written by Robert Aldrich of Hernando, Florida
 
Jim, I wish you and your family well. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Written by Lisa Green of Swampscott, MA
 
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