John Edward Pearson, died unexpectedly on January 8th , 2023, after a 6 day fight for his life with a scary diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism, that also his identical twin Mark passed away with just a few weeks ago. He was only 54 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.  John was born on November 3, 1968.

John is survived and missed by his loving wife Angie Pearson of 8 years; and his children; Joey, Abigail, Nick, Danyelle, Damien and Amanda. Forever cherished and remembered by his seven grandchildren, Riley, Maddison, Willow, Oswin, Jameson, Greyson and Dax. He has another grandchild due the end of July. Siblings and their families; Jim Pearson, Micheal & Jackie, Tim & Sonia, and Dotty. His memory will be cherished by our family and so many others.

His memory lives on with his nieces, nephews, cousins, 2 Aunts and great nieces and nephews.

John was predeceased by his parents Sewall & Ramona, his identical twin brother Mark (just a few weeks ago 12/12/2022), his brother (Slugger) Sewall Jr. , his brother Brian, step son Chris and his first wife Stephanie.

He was born in Brunswick, Maine.  He lived in Bath, Maine and graduated from Morse High School, class of 1987. Later he moved to Richmond, Maine.

Some of his greatest joy came from his children and grandchildren. They created many memories while enjoying adventures and trips as a family like the zoo, amusement parks, fairs, Boothbay Railway Museum, Bath Christmas Trolley, Richmond Day fireworks and Bath, July 4th parades and barbecues. He loved making Christmas cookies and carving pumpkins with the children and grandkids. He loved the trips to Rangeley with his brothers as well as with his wife and children. He loved Quill Hill and fishing. He enjoyed going to Christian concerts, dance recitals, and any of the children’s events. He enjoyed going to living museums and history. He volunteered as a JV basketball coach for Richmond.  He worked in children’s ministry with his late wife Stephanie as well as his wife Angie. He enjoyed fires with family and friends at the fire pit outback of his home and watch the deer under the apple-tree. He dreamt of all the yard work projects he wanted to do as he loved it. He loved going on date nights, out to eat, camping, and adventures as well as going dancing at Mixers in Sabattus on Sunday evening retro nights with his wife.

He took an active role in the lives of his children and grandchildren. When he was a young boy, he was involved in youth group, Sunday school, cub scouts, little league, and Richmond youth group. He loved to watch American Idol, Oak Island, and any Marvel movies. He loved comic books, collecting games, retro toys, baseball cards and beanie babies. He was excited to have his car all decked out in storm trooper and play his Star Wars cd.

John had many professions throughout his life. He worked mostly in retail management for Staples, Lowes, Dollar Tree (store manager), Kmart, and Walmart. He also worked for RSU 2 Richmond School District, and also did Door dash and Walmart deliveries, and last as a Material Supervisor at Bath Iron Works.

John was never scared to take on new opportunities and did everything with honesty and integrity. He had very strong values and was well liked by everyone, mostly due to his positive energy. John had incredible patience, and always made time to help others. He would say we live for others. He had a quirky but great sense of humor. His legacy will carry on forever reminding us that we control our attitudes. We choose to live a life of meaningful acts of love and service, like Christ modeled for us.
There are no words that can express how grateful and blessed we are to our friends who were there for us on the night of his passing. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Mid Coast Hospital and Maine Medical Center and their teams for doing everything they could.

Service will be held at 11A.M  on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Open Door Bible Baptist Church, Lisbon, Maine   26 Gartley St. Lisbon, Me 04250 it will also be live-streamed for those who cannot make it.  
There will be a gathering downstairs after to see pictures and to share stories.

In Lieu of flowers if you would like to bring a dish to share or donation to the family it would be greatly appreciated.

To make a donation to the family,  https://gofund.me/46565721

Let’s honor him by dressing nice but simple as he would have liked that.