PEARSON, Joseph Coulthard Joe passed away peacefully at the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the age of 74 years. Beloved husband for 46 years of Linda (Cooper) Pearson of Elmira. Loved Dad of Matthew and his wife Jessica of Kitchener, and Stacey Hillis of Kitchener. Cherished grandfather of Rachel and William Pearson, Grace and Cameron Hillis. Dear brother of Joyce Hughes, Maureen Secord and her husband Harvey. Lovingly remembered by his in-laws Bob and Jane Cooper, Jim Cooper and their families, and mother-in-law Mary Cooper. Predeceased by his mother Rose Pearson, and brother-in-law Ralph Hughes. Joe was a man of faith and prayer, and was a member of Gale Presbyterian Church. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. As expressions of sympathy donations to Grand River Hospital Foundation – Music Therapy Program, would be appreciated by the family. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com