CORINNA – Robert E. Pearson, 81, died May 28, 2009, at a Pittsfield hospital. He was born July 9, 1927, in Corinna, a son of Roy and Carrie (Eastman) Pearson. He graduated from Corinna Union Academy, Class of 1945; Maine Maritime Academy, Class of 1947; and the University of Maine, Orono, Class of 1951. Bob worked briefly for Farmer’s Home Administration and also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Arlene and Bob ran the family heating and hardware business for many years, until they retired in 1984. He was a member of the Masons, Order of the Eastern Star, Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association and attended Corinna United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by two daughters, Janice Smith of Massapequa, N.Y., and Glenburn and Nancy and husband, Kirby Collins, of Anna, Texas; a sister, Virginia Haseltine of Orrington; and four grandchildren, Jason and Zachary Smith, Marissa and Kira Collins; and two great-granddaughters, Jillian and Summer Smith. Bob was predeceased by his brother, James Pearson in 2007. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main St., Newport. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at Corinna United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Morse’s Corner Cemetery, Corinna. Memorial donations may be made to Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association, P.O. Box 219, Castine, ME 04421 or Corinna Union Academy Trustee’s Scholarship Fund, care of Mrs. Ruth Hudson, 441 Nokomis Road, Corinna, ME 04928. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
ROBERT E. PEARSON
