OBITUARY
Winsley Pearson
October 24, 1952 – June 17, 2018
PEARSON, Winsley Richard It is with heavy hearts the family of Winsley announces his unexpected and sudden passing on Sunday, June 17th 2018. Winsley is survived by his beloved wife Heather, and the late Donna Pearson, daughter Abigail (Kieth), son Winsley Junior, and grandchildren Marquis and Donovan, step-daughter Sarah (Jason). Visitation to be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, June 27th, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at The Gathering Place, 1920 Bayly St, Pickering ON L1W 3R6 on Thursday, June 28th at 11:00 a.m. Donations to Youth for Christ or Samaritan’s Purse in Winsley’s memory would be greatly appreciated.
Services
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Visitation
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
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Funeral Service
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Memories
Winsley Pearson
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ADD A MEMORYBonnie and Stan Akimow
November 13, 2018
Dear Heather, Sarah, Abigail and Winsley,
We just found out about your dad passing and send our deepest condolences. I knew Winsley when he and Donna were married and we saw him often at the Legends Centre. He was one of the kindest, gentlest men that we ever knew and we will miss him terribly.
Deepest condolences, Hugs, Bonnie and Stan
LLOYD KEWLEY
July 31, 2018
MY CONDOLENCES TO MRS. PEARSON AND ALL THE FAMILY AND RELATIVES OF WINSLEY PEARSON, MY GROW MATCH, SCHOOL AND CLASS MATE ALSO CLOSE FRIEND. HE WAS ONE MONTH MY SENIOR. WHEN LAST HE WAS IN GUYANA WITH HEATHER I TOOK TIME OFF FROM WORK TO TAKE THEM AROUND NOT KNOWING THAT IT WOULD BE THE LASTI WOULD SEE OR HEAR FROM HIM. R.I.P. WINSLEY( THE MINSLEY). YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Earl Batson
June 29, 2018
Winsley brought his family to meet us his relatives many years ago and it was at that moment Thst I realized what a good relative he was but also a decent person .We corresponded numerous times on the phone and met a few times during work .
After he knew of my interest in golf we would chat for hours on end and I was asked to join him in Oshawa but I never got the opportunity because of work.Winsley kept me up to date on his trips new assistant position at the BnB and even asked me to join in .
God knows best what’s good for us and He has chosen Winsley to go to a happier home .Lets celebrate his departure and remember the Winsley we knew prior to his death .Heather my family and I offer you our condolences and will remember you in our prayers
Susan Garrett
June 28, 2018
I am shocked and so saddened to learn of Winsley's passing. My heartfelt condolence to Heather and all of their family.
I met Winsley at the B&B he and Heather run. He was such a kind and gentle person. He will be missed by many.
Wallace Bradley
June 27, 2018
We are shocked and sad to learn of Winsley's death. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed.
We met Winsley at Legends Fitness Centre and always enjoyed chatting with him these past few years.
It was a honour to make his acquaintance. He was a kind and gentle soul.
Cyndi Knapp and Wallace Bradley
Chris Kanuch
June 26, 2018
I worked with Winsley at the Ministry of Finance and will always remember him as a very kind man with a huge heart. Winsley was a great listener and always offered some kind but gentle advice. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the many memories you have of Winsley carry you through your time of grief. My deepest sympathy. Rest in Peace Winsley.
Indira Sookdeo
June 25, 2018
Laura I would like to offer my condolence to you and your entire family on the loss of your brother-in-law. You always speak of him with such fondness and from all the remarkable comments, he definitely seemed like a gem of a person. I hope your sister will have the strength and cherished memories to comfort her.
Sue Legree
June 25, 2018
I worked with Winsley for many years at the Ministry of Finance. He was the type of person you liked right away. He always had time to talk and listen. He made you feel heard by his quiet presence and calm demeanour. I was only in Heather and Winsley's company once, but the deep love they had for each other was so palpable you could feel it radiating from them. I am sure they packed more love into 15 years of marriage than most couples experience in a lifetime. He will be remembered for his loving kindness to all that knew him. There is no greater legacy.
Barbara Patterson
June 24, 2018
Winsley, remembered as a dutiful son to his loving mother Olive, dependable brother to his siblings, Arlington, Carol, Linden, Eon, Gregory, Orin, and Barbara. Caring nephew to his aunt Jean and family, his uncle Burchell and family. Winsley never failed to offer words of encouragement to his nieces and nephews, Marvin, Sasha, Grace, Golda, Nathaniel, Perrin and Jamaal. He was always supportive of everyone he came in contact with academically and otherwise. Winsley will truly be miss by all his friends and family.
Hid Grouni
June 24, 2018
I am sorry to learn of Wensley's passing at the shrethhold of the Seniority group.
I had known Wensley during my last couple of years at the MTO. I remember him fondly; he was very pleasant, amiable and easy to associate with - always cheerful with an infectious smile and a hearty laughter. He demonstrated a very helpful attitude towards solving problems, whether technical or social. I appreciated his contacting me every so often for the latest MTO news.
My condolences to his family for such a dear and precious loss. May they be encouraged by Wensley's nature of radiating an aura of warmth and confidence around him.
Michael Ten-Pow
June 23, 2018
Winsley was my cousin on my mother's side of the family whom I discovered in my early teens in Subryanville and who remained close and in touch through all the vicissitudes of our lives in Guyana, North America and all the countries in between. He was there to welcome me and my family when we first moved to New York. He lived in Philadelphia at that time and I remember him accompanying us in his car back to the highway to set us on the right route , country boy from Georgetown, before GPS became commonplace. And I remember the long slow passing of his first wife and his uncommon devotion to her during that trying period. Heather and Sarah helped him rebuild his family and his life and they were blessed with wonderful years together in his last chapter. Death came suddenly for him without giving him a chance to say goodbye to those he loved. But no matter, he had shown by his life how much he loved and cared for his family and friends. And death does not change that. Travel well my friend!
Trevy Daly
June 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of my childhood friend, Winsley. Condolences to his Mom, Carol, Arlington and the other siblings. May his soul rest in peace.
Lori Lock
June 23, 2018
I met Winsley and Heather through my friend Christine Stevenson. Winsley seemed like such a nice, gentle, quiet man and I am sure he will be missed by many.
It is never easy to lose a loved one, but our memories of them last forever in our heart. I am wishing my sincerest condolences to Heather and family at this sad time. Their loss came suddenly, and I know what they are going through first hand. Cry openly when you need to, as it is good for the soul.
RIP Winsley Pearson!
John T. Brown
June 22, 2018
MTO Structural Office, Downsview; when we were young(er)
Freida Chan
June 22, 2018
I worked with Winsley at Ministry of Transportation office, although we were not same dept. but we talk sometime we seen each other, after we retired then met once a year at Christmas for as formerly colleagues reunion. One of our organizer was dead two years ago then our reunion stop for a year but Winsley volunteer for organized this reunion again last year. With his effort we can meet and greet so many former colleagues again. He was such nice considerate person I never met.
Deep sympathy to his family, may his soul rest at the Lord's place now.
Connie Altarejos-Lee
June 22, 2018
I remember Winsley as a soft-spoken, gentle-hearted person..
Winsley and I worked at the Ontario Ministry of Finance Facilities Management Office. He was based in Oshawa while I was in Toronto. Yet, Winsley would give me a call from time to time. We talked about the perspectives on our jobs and our impending retirement. After we retired, we kept in touch through Likes on social media. We attended a small, casual group meeting with former colleagues and fellow retirees. And there were only two occasions since his retirement. I had hoped that the get-together would take place at least once a year. Now, it won’t be the same without Winsley, a humble man.
BABURAM SINGH
June 21, 2018
I have worked with Winsley on the Demerara Harbour Bridge in Guyana during the later part of the 70’s. I left Guyana bound for Calgary in January 1981. A few months later, I bought a car and was taking my family to church one summer Sunday morning. Unfortunately, our new car broke down and I pulled over to the side of the road to investigate. Just then, a Good Samaritan stopped to help us. As this person approached our vehicle, and to my utter surprise, it was Winsley!. At the time neither one of us knew where the other was living in Canada. This was the beginning of a new friendship with Winsley and his family in Calgary.
Winsley was the kind of person who would stop to help a stranger. He was calm and polite, and displayed such a gentle spirit. He was intentional about his friendship with others. It is very hard to even think that we were on the golf course a week ago.
Our prayers are that God would give strength and comfort his family during this time of deep sorrow. We will truly miss him.
Keith Chan
June 21, 2018
I was so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Winsley's passing. Rest in peace my best friend. I knew Winsley when I worked with him in the MTO structural office. He was well respected and well liked by all his co-workers and friends. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Roger Tandory
June 21, 2018
My sincerest condolences to Winsley’s family. If I mourned the loss of Winsley when he retired and left our workplace, how much more of a loss his passing must be to his family. I will always remember and thank God for Winsley. He was a blessing to me and my coworkers during our lunch gatherings. He helped me get a better perspective on some important things in life. He had a strong influence on me and our group, even though he was a soft spoken person. He was truly a gentleman and an ambassador for Christ. I look forward to seeing him in heaven one day.
John T. Brown
June 21, 2018
I first met Winsley Pearson when he joined the MTO Structural Office in Downsview, sometime in the late 80’s (?) Winsley was kind, cheerful, friendly and always had something pleasant to say. You really could not ask for a nicer colleague, a more loyal acquaintance, or anyone with a bigger heart. ......... See you sometime again my friend!
Carol Patterson
June 21, 2018
A Bright Light for our family has gone
And Yes, we know there comes a time when loved ones depart
But yours was so shockingly sudden.....
Only God understands the sadness, the pain, the anguish we all feel
You unique voice we will no longer hear, Your pleasant smile we will no longer see. But we will forever cherish the precious times spent together....the Christmas love, the Easter kite flying in Farnum playing Field, cricket 'under the bottom house' birthdays and a whole host of happy times. We love you.
Samantha Reid-Newton
June 21, 2018
I had the pleasure of meeting Winsley (who is the brother of my brother in law Greg) when he and his beautiful wife visited England. What struck me immediately was his softly spoken tone and calm spirit. I am saddened to hear of his passing and I pray that God gives Heather and the family, the strength needed to manage this difficult time.
Danny Persaud
June 21, 2018
Winsley was always a steadying influence on my life , since childhood days in Guyana.
His calming conversations were underpinned by a deep religious conviction and a wonderful human decency, as he often reached out to me even though we could not meet up in person often enough.
Unfortunately the golf game I promised him will have to wait now....
The shock and feeling of loss we all feel is that which comes from the loss of a warm and humble presence amongst us.
To Heather and other members of the family, I offer my deepest condolences and hope you will find comfort in the peaceful memories left behind.
Fred Persaud
June 21, 2018
I knew Winsley from our Engineering days at UG in Guyana and later reconnected in Toronto and at our annual Christmas gatherings. To say that this is a shock is an understatement. He had a mild spirit and we will miss his presence at our Christmas luncheons. My condolences to Heather and rest of the family. Rest in peace my brother.
Katie Gosen
June 20, 2018
There are no words to express the depth of shock, and the profound sadness that my family experienced upon learning of Winsley’s passing. Our hearts immediately ached for Heather and Sarah, who are also dear friends of the Gosens. I remember Winsley’s calm, humble presence from a young age and always appreciated the kindness he brought into every room. Heather and Winsley’s love for each other has always been as radiant as it was on their wedding day. One of my favourite memories was Winsley learning how to ice skate on our makeshift backyard pool-turned-skating rink. He was bundled up so tightly and was pushing around a plastic chair for support. We miss you deeply and cannot wait to see you again in His presence.
Frank Seixas
June 20, 2018
Chris and I as well as all the OCC family were very shock to hear about Winsley’s home going. Our thoughts and prayer are with Heather and family. It was our honour to be his pastor and friend for the past few years. His love for the Lord for his beautiful wife Heather and family was remarkable. He will be missed for sure, great man of God! Now he is enjoying heaven and I will for sure see him again.
Pr Frank Seixas
Mary Cook
June 20, 2018
Winsley, was one of the finest gentleman I’ve ever had the privilege to meet.
I will always remember your gentle nature and warm smile.
God comforts us.
Pat Spadafora
June 20, 2018
Dominic and I were shocked and heart broken to hear about Winsley's sudden and unexpected passing. We have met Winsley several times as he is the husband of my cousin, Heather. Winsley was such a gentle and loving person, wise, compassionate and always fun to be with. Whenever we were together with Heather and Winsley, their deep and abiding love for one another was palpable. It was clear that Winsley cherished Heather and vice versa. I truly don't have the words to express how sad we feel. What I do know is that we will always be here to support and love Heather and Sarah (and Jason). We also extend our deepest sympathy to Abigail, Winsley Junior and their partners. Please know that we will keep Winsley alive in our hearts forever. love always, Pat & Dominic
Connie Schwartzentruber
June 20, 2018
My husband and I stayed at the Pearsons bed and breakfast. We were honoured to meet Winsley and as Heather was away that weekend Winsley made breakfast and was a wonderful host. He was a humble,gentle servant and we are so sad for the Pearson family for their loss. What a comfort, though, to know we will one day meet again for all eternity.
James Dookhan (Fellow Engineer)
June 20, 2018
Great man for all times -Winsley and I first met as young Engineers on the Demerara Harbour Bridge and connected as members of the Professional Engineers Ontario.
I was very fortunate to chat with Winsley from a mutual friend and fellow colleague home in Calgary just this past week. He was excited about visiting and go golfing the next day. We were planning on getting together on his return to Oshawa after not seeing each other since I departed Guyana in the early eighties. Whether we were sharing a discussion about the first project we worked on (Demerara Harbour Bridge) or our time at the University of Guyana, Winsley had an easy way about him. He conveyed that sense of warmth, relaxation and humanity that are timeless. You trusted him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Allison Baptiste
June 20, 2018
Winsley....known by me since I was a teen. His personality has always been, gentle, kind & caring. Recently when we reconnected after many years, I realised he is still the same dear gentle man of God I knew growing up. I thank God for the precious time of laughter & reminnicing we shared during his recent visit to the land of his birth. I will treasure those memories. I look forward to that great day when I will see him in Heaven again.
Jaleel Kalamadeen
June 20, 2018
Heather - You will appreciate how unusual it is for me to be lost for words. But I find myself searching my soul for the most comforting words, and coming up empty. The same emptiness I feel when I realize I won't see the smiling faces of Winsley and yourself together as you have always been - as on my birthday. That was the last time I was fortunate to see you together - happy in each other's company as always. Winsley had one of the most pleasant personalities I have had the fortune to experience. Although we didn't meet very often, any meeting would have a lasting effect - and I am happy I had a few. Winsley will rest in Peace in the presence of God, and heaven will welcome him as it does for all the GOOD people. God bless you my Dear, and I pray that you will find the strength to see yourself through the the near future. I am here for you - as always.