It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stanley Pearce announces his sudden passing on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at Western Health Long Term Care at the age of 90. Born in Port-aux-Basques he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Ellen (Musseau) Pearce. He was predeceased by his loving wife Catherine (Kitty) Osmond Pearce in 2015 after 60 years of marriage.

Stanley leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children, Garry Pearce (Ellen Osmond), Gordon (Beverley) Pearce, Cathy (Terry) Lomond, Glenn Pearce (Theresa Coombs), Sherry Pearce and Robert Pearce, his grandchildren, Mitchell Lomond (Tash Robia), Ashley (Robert) Sangster, his pride and joy Great Grandchildren, Wren and Jade Lomond. His only other sibling Bridgett Button and sister-in-law Nina Pearce, brother-in-law Joseph (Rosie) Osmond, Norman Short, Sheila Osmond, Peg (Gordie) Leverington.

Stanley was the last of the surviving boys and was predeceased by brothers, Isaaac (Caroline) Pearce, Jim(Leah) Pearce, Joseph (Maria) Pearce, Wallace Pearce, Jonas (Julie) Pearce, sisters, Anne (John) Osmond, Elizabeth (John) Mahar, Caroline (Neddie) Osmond, In-Laws Gordon (Doll) Osmond, Levi Osmond, Jack Osmond, Joan Osmond, Pearl Osmond, Julia Short, Margaret (Isreal) Osmond, Ann( Russell) Kettle.

If you were lucky enough to cross Stans paths, his smile, his stories, and his gift of music would stay with you forever.

There was no instrument he couldn’t bring to life, though his passion was always the fiddle and accordion. The delight he took in seeing people dance and clap along was contagious.

Hunting was another of his great passions, and he cherished every moment spent alongside his wife Kitty, his favorite partner. He loved nothing more than the quiet moments spent sitting and waiting for a black bear.

The most meaningful legacy he leaves is that his passions for music, hunting and so many other values is now alive in his children and grandchildren, and destine to carry on forever.

Stanley was a stevedore at CN Marine his entire life and retired in 1990.

The family would like to thank the Staff at the Western Health Long Term Care unit and Mountain Hope Manor for their kindness and compassionate care.

Family and friends may visit Oceanside Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11th from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9-00 p.m. In keeping with Stanley’s wishes, cremation will follow. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 13th at 2:00 p.m. from St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Kuda and Rev. Faye Coffin officiating, interment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in Stanley memory can be made to the St. James Anglican Church. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street, Port aux Basques. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca