Dolores M. Pearson

GARDNER - Dolores M. Pearson, born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on October 1, 1926, departed this world on June 15, 2026. Embodying the words of Helen Keller, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all," Dolores led a life full of courage, love, and service.

Dolores was a beacon of strength and resilience. She worked at Asher Pants in Fitchburg, and Sawyer's Gift Shop in Leominster. However, her work extended far beyond there; Dolores' real passion lay in her service to others. She was a familiar and beloved face at the Gardner Senior Center and volunteered at both the Memorial Hospital in Nashua, NH, and the Burbank Hospital in Fitchburg. She also devoted her time to the Home Nursing service and the Soup Kitchen in Nashua, NH. Dolores was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Gardner and a former member of the First Baptist Church in Nashua, NH. Her dedication to her community was further reflected in her work with the Heritage Village Association.

Dolores Pearson was a woman of unwavering faith, immeasurable kindness, and true grit. She was a beloved mother, cherished friend, and an inspiring woman who touched countless lives.

Dolores is survived by her sons, Kenneth R. Esposito of Westminster, and Eric S. Pearson of Santa Rosa, California; stepson, Paul A. Pearson, Jr. of Stafford Springs Connecticut; two step-daughters, Pauline A Metivier of Westminster, Karen E. Goguen of Ashburnham; six grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert J. Guichard Sr., and her mother, Annie (McKerron) Guichard; by her husband of 34 years, Paul A. Pearson, Sr.; by three sisters, Catherine Bouleaux, Lorraine Guichard, and Maryann Guichard; and by four brothers, Albert J. Guichard, Jr., Roland Guichard, Robert Guichard, and Edward Guichard.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11 am in the First Baptist Church, 14 High St., Gardner. Burial will follow in South Cemetery, 60 Page St., Lunenburg.

A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 9-10:15 am in the Mack Family Funeral Home - Gardner Chapel, 105 Central St., Gardner.

We encourage everyone who knew Dolores to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page at mackfamilyfh.com. Your stories will help us remember the remarkable woman that she was.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Dolores’ honor.

Mack Family Funeral Homes, Gardner - Chapel, 105 Central Street, Gardner, are directing arrangements.