Donald Terrence Lind Pearson, Sr.

Donald Terrence Lind Pearson Sr, son of the late Alice E Golden and Benjamin R. Pearson Sr, was

born in Lake Butler, Union County, Florida on December 25, 1941. At a young age, his parents

 moved to Delaware where he completed 80 years of life on October 26, 2022, at Christiana Care,

Wilmington, DE.

Donald married Francis Fryer on March 17, 1962. They were married for 21 years and had two

children, Donald “Bink” and Derrick B. Pearson. He was blessed with two grandchildren, Derrick

“Dusty” Pearson and Nicholas Hardy.

Donald married Mary Corrine Hill on February 17, 1995, and became the father of three children, Lisa

I. Brown-Goicuria, David S. Hill and Sara K. Hill-Walstrum. He was blessed with two grandchildren,

Makaya and Sixto Goicuria. The Goicurias affectionately nicknamed him “Mr. D”. Donald and Corrine

shared life together for 24 years.

Donald was educated in the Delaware public schools. He graduated from Howard High School

(1959) where he participated in football and a focus on Auto Mechanics. He continued his education

at DelTech (Basic Economics); graduated from Goldey Beacom College receiving an AA Degree in

Business Management (1975); NCC Vocational- Technical School Plumbing IV and Welding; US

Dept of Labor certification as Pipefitter; GM-UAW Journeyman Pipefitter/Plumber (1988)

Donald’s work history includes Supervisor at Rickel Home Center (1983); Sales Correspondent at

Ronson Corporation (1978); Supervisor at Speakman Company Wilm, DE (1961) and Pipefitter at

General Motors Corporation- Boxwood Plant (Retired).

Donald was Private First Class E2 in The United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged

1960.

Donald was an active member of Community Presbyterian Church. His parents were among the

founding members and held Sunday School in their home. Donald attended faithfully and remained a

lifetime member.

Donald was a lifetime member of the Belvedere Fire Company. The firehouse was his second home,

and his fellow firefighters were brothers. He held many positions, offices and active in every aspect

of its operations.

Donald was a member of an elite group known as The Crew-Gentleman of the Sixties and was

awarded a certificate for outstanding service and assistance to the community (2017)

Donald leaves to cherish his memory,

His wife Corrine (Newark, DE); Francis (Las Vegas, Nevada) children: Derrick “Rick” & Sue (Boulder

City, Nevada); Lisa &Tony (Bear, DE); David Hill (Newark, DE) Sara & Joshua (Newark, DE);

Grandchildren: Derrick “Dusty” (LV Nevada) Nicholas (LV Nevada); Sixto (Bear, DE) Makaya (Bear,

DE). Sisters: Helen Carson (New Castle DE), Carol “LaRue” Woodard (Middletown, DE) In Laws:

Barbara Pearson (Wilm. DE), Emory Woodard (Oxford, PA); and a host of relatives, special friends,

sorrowing friends, endearing coworkers, and acquaintances.