BORN

1916

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Marlatt Funeral Home, Swackhamer Chapel

195 King Street West

Dundas, Ontario

Cecilia Pearce Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 26, 2015.

Passed away peacefully on January 26, 2015 at the age of 98. Born in Scotland, she emigrated to Canada in 1950 with her beloved husband Fred and parents Fred and Eliza Couldrey. Exquisite singer and dancer, admired teacher and extraordinary mother and wife, Cecilia was an activist for internationalism, pacifism and social justice. Her sincere concern for the happiness of others was evident to all. Cecilia will be missed intensely by her son David and close friends and family in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. A private family ceremony will be held at a later time. Online condolences may be made at www.marlattfhdundas.com

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February 19, 2015

Theresa Craig

Dear David,sorry to hear the loss of your mother.I will miss her and the chats we had at the Inn.

January 31, 2015

joyce Ricottone

Dear David

On behalf of my mother Joyce Ricottone, we want to extend sincere condolences on the loss of your mother Cecilia. My mother spoke often of Cecilia's strength of character, conviction and above all kindness. Our thoughts are with you.

sincerely,

Joyce Ricottone and Family

January 30, 2015

Cousin Janet Munroe

David, my deepest condolences on your mother's passing. I know I will always carry with me the gift she shared, teaching me to play the piano. Thinking of you at this time.

January 29, 2015

Delaine Lowe

Dear David,so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I enjoyed her conversations. She taught me a lot.
It was always tea time. I will miss her.
Delaine and Bill

January 28, 2015

Heather Wilson

Dear David, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. I will miss our daily visits, good conversation and many cups of tea. You are in my thoughts at this time, Heather and family.

January 28, 2015

Rod Miller

Cecilia -- good-hearted, right-thinking and tough as nails. A force of nature. Unforgettable.

January 28, 2015

Dear David, Sincere sympathy on the loss of your wonderful mother. I will miss her every day. She added so much to my life. My thoughts are with you. Love, Eleanor Makepeace (Dundas, ON).

January 28, 2015

Janet Parker

David, I ws so sorry to read of your Mother's passing. I met your Dad through the Dundas Tennis Club many years ago and your Mom through the DVSA where she was a valued pupil, even at age 97. We had many conversations about art materials and she was always enthusiastic. She was incredibly kind and I will miss her very much. Janet Parker.

January 28, 2015

Cathy Mcmicking

David, I only met your mother a few times, but I thought she was such a wonderful lady..I enjoyed so much listening to her stories, and I know how proud she was of you..Take care and my thoughts are with you...Cathy

January 27, 2015

Jennifer Nicol

David, our late mother, Pam Nicol, cherished her friendship with Cecilia. Our thoughts are with you.
Jennifer, Andrew and Catherine Nicol

January 27, 2015

Peter Hutton

David and family I and all local New Democrats will be sad to learn of your mother's passing. Her dedication and passion for social justice made her a memorable person to many in the greater Hamilton community,

While I have not had as much personal contact with her over the last ten years thanks to my own health issues, it was always inspirational to talk politics and peace with her and your father. I regret that the occasions were not as frequent as I should have made the time to do.

Would love to hear from you

Best wishes
Petr Hutton

January 27, 2015

Cecelia, we always enjoyed your visits and are sad there will not be any more. Listening to you playing piano at 97 was amazing,especially as you always included a Scottish tune for us. We will always remember you.
Gillian & John Gunstensen [Copetown, ON]

January 27, 2015

Joanne and Doug Keller

Cecilia,we miss our visits with you and with you and Fred. The conversations were always stimulating and the visits were so much fun. I will especially miss your phone calls to sing "Happy Birthday" to me each year. Bless your heart and thank you for many years of fine friendship.

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