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Wilbur Pearson Obituary
AGE: 73 • Smyrna, DE
Wilbur C. Pearson Jr., 73, passed away surrounded by his loving wife, Kathleen and two adoring daughters on the sunny morning of Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. Wilbur was born on Nov. 27, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA to Wilbur C. and Harriette Cowle Pearson. A longtime resident of the town of Smyrna, Wil moved from Broomall, PA to start his career as a packaging engineer with Playtex in 1965. Transitioning jobs to General Foods in the early 70s, he met his wife of 44 years, Kathleen J. Normoyle. Wil completed his working years at AstraZeneca in Wilmington, DE in 2005. Wil traveled to Europe, mostly Italy and London purchasing packaging equipment and spoke often of his love of travel.
Wil is survived by his beautiful wife, Kathleen and daughters, Kim Louise with son-in-law, Randy Pesciotta of Toms River, NJ and Cheri Alyse with son-in-law, Kevin Boyer of Smyrna, DE. Wil is the proud Pop-Pop of Morgan Lyn and Cole Pearson Pesciotta, who are both attending Hofstra University, NY. Uncle Wil to his fun-loving brother and sister-in-law, John and Jeffrie Normoyle of Middletown, MD and their family, John (Rachel) and Murissa (Kevin Hedges), and Coulby, Caroline, and Cellen. There are many kind-hearted, wonderful friends that are as close to being family chosen to be included in our circle.
Dad or Mr. P enjoyed swimming, surfing, diving and snow skiing until the age of 70. Mr. P was the official ice thickness-tester at Lake Como for all skating events. Dad loved motorcycles, Corvettes, fishing and just putzing around.
The Celebration of Wilbur's life will be 12 noon Monday, Sept. 21 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, DE, where friends may call at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, 2928 Sharon Hill Rd., Dover. A memorial fund has been established to support the research and cure of Lewy Body Dementia in Wilbur's name at LBDA, 912 Killian Hill Road, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 or website: LBDA.org. For anyone unable to pay your respects in person, we are greatly appreciative of your support and prayers. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe Pasquarello
October 13, 2015
Kathy and family,
I just learned of Wil's passing. Since we weren't able to contact Wil over the past 9 months we were concerned that will was very ill. Sadly, we were right.
As you know Wil and I spoke at least every 4 to 6 weeks after we both retired and I truly enjoyed those chats.
I know your world looks bleak now but it will get better over time. The Good Lord will give you the strength and graces to go forward. My prayer for you is that God continues to bless you and the girls and your grandchildren and sons in law during this difficult period.
Rest in peace GOOD FRIEND.
Joe Pasquarello
Joe & Bernie Polinski
September 19, 2015
Kathy, Joe always enjoyed calling Wil when we were driving to a family event up North because he knew he had lots of time to catch up. Then Joe received a call from Wil that the wheels were falling off and he was going through big changes. Joe tried calling numerous times but never hearing back, worried but just thought life had moved on. Never did we imagine the pain and suffering that you, Wil and the family were going through. We have fond memories of times together and will celebrate Wil's life with his family and friends on Monday.
May God's love surround you.
Ed Parker
September 19, 2015
To the family of Wil, I worked with Wil at AstraZeneca for several years. I remember all the good times with him. He was a great guy and I'm sure he will be missed. May the good Lord be with you all.
September 19, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Pearson Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.
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