Died peacefully in her home in Woodstock on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in her 84th year. Connie and Arthur Pearson, the enduring love of her life throughout 61 years of marriage, raised six children: Angela (Brad Zehr), Jennifer (Steve Eaton), Cyndy (John Jefferson), Jonathon (Kara Larochelle), Laura (Jason Lightheart) and Matthew (Alain Lauzon). They enjoyed the company of 18 grandchildren (Alyssa, Brayden (Melissa), Trent (Virginie), Spencer (Chiara), Jeff, Amy (Brian), Victoria (Brad), Paige (Matt), Nick (Kiana), Ashley, Mary, Jesset, Everett, Emma, Cassandra (Conor), Chevy (Novalynn), Zora and Zélie), as well as 11 great-grandchildren (Tykan, Lilli, Macey, Harper, Brooks, Blair, Saddie, Kenzie, Tennessi, Nolan and Memphis). In addition to her large immediate family, Connie is survived by her siblings Janet, Mary Lou, Gina (Tony), Guy (Maria), Cathy and Beth (Ian). She is predeceased by her parents Dorothy and George Disbrowe, in-laws Ambrose and Florence Pearson, younger sisters Sally Disbrowe and Angela Elie, and Zeb Chesney, the fiancé of her granddaughter Alyssa. Connie dedicated nearly 20 years of her life to the Women’s Emergency Centre in Woodstock (now known as Domestic Abuse Services Oxford). With open arms and steady care, she helped provide safety to countless women fleeing domestic violence in her community. She retired in June 1998. Connie and Art enjoyed many years together on the Bruce Peninsula – in Lion’s Head, Pike Bay and Sauble Beach. Tapawingo, as their cottage in Pike Bay was called, and a trailer in Sauble’s north end were the scenes of many family celebrations, as well as quiet times for the two of them. A celebration of Connie’s life was held in Woodstock on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Donations in Connie’s name can be made to Salvation Army Wiarton. However, you could also choose to slip a $10 bill into the hand of someone in your community who needs a bit of help – that’s what Connie often did. Connie was loved – as a sister, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother – and she will be missed. Our lives are richer because of Connie.
