PEARCE: Hugh Barrington of Lucan
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On June 6, 2026 @ 11:16 AM In Lucan, Obituary | 9 Comments
Suddenly at his residence on June 3, 2026, Hugh Barrington Pearce of Lucan passed away in his 83rd year.
Beloved son of the late Jean Gordon and Leslie G. Pearce, and dear brother of the late Richard Pearce.
Cherished father of Hugh L.R. Pearce and beloved father-in-law of Denise Pearce. Proud and devoted Gramps to Ethan, Benjamin, and Avery Pearce, who brought him endless joy and gave him countless opportunities to share his love of sports, stories, and life’s lessons.
Hugh was a passionate lifelong sports fan. He faithfully cheered for the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Tigers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Buffalo Bills through decades of triumphs, heartbreaks, and near misses.
His love of sports extended far beyond the spectator’s seat. In his younger years, Hugh played Junior B hockey for the Waterloo Siskins, earning the nickname “Zippy” and proudly embracing the role of enforcer on the ice. He also enjoyed golfing and sharing his passion for sports with his son and grandsons. Whether watching a game, debating statistics, or reliving memorable moments from years past, sports remained one of the great joys of his life.
Hugh appreciated life’s simple pleasures: a cold Dab beer, a glass of red wine, reruns of his favourite television shows, and the timeless music of the 1960s. Long before it became fashionable, he resisted most technological advancements, preferring the traditional way of doing things and often reminding others that the old ways worked just fine.
Known for his gift of storytelling, Hugh could captivate a room with tales from years gone by. Whether recounting hockey road trips, golf outings, adventures with friends, or memories from his younger days, he always had a story to tell. The details may have evolved over time, but the humour, charm, and enthusiasm never changed.
Hugh will be sadly missed by his many friends and neighbours at Lions Parkview Place, where he formed cherished friendships and shared countless conversations, laughs, and memories during weekly happy hours.
In keeping with Hugh’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan.
Donations in Hugh’s memory to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “PEARCE: Hugh Barrington of Lucan”
So sorry for the loss of Hugh
He will be missed he was a Great Neighbour.
Lowell and Jackie Penner
So sorry for your Loss, my Condolences to you and the Family
Luis T.
Gary and I were so sorry to hear of Hugh,s passing.We sure had a lot of fun, and great times here at Park View Place with him. He will be very missed. RIP Hugh.
To Hugh, Denise and Hugh’s Grandsons
I send you all my most sincere sympathy on Hugh’s death.
We all shared some fun times here, and many laughs.
We all shall miss him at our many Happy Hours, either inside or out during the summer. Lots of happy times, we will all sure remember him and he shall be missed 😔
We will miss Hugh at our social times at Lions Parkview Place. Sympathy to your family.
Hugh, Denise, Ethan, Ben, and Avery;
We are sending our sincere condolences to you all. May the memories you have made bring you through the days ahead.
Dear Denise and Hugh,
On behalf of BMO ECE, we want to extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you during this incredibly difficult time.
There are no words that can truly ease the pain of losing someone so dearly loved, but we hope you find comfort in the memories you shared and in the love and support of those around you. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and we are holding you and your family close in our hearts as you navigate the days ahead.
May you find strength in one another and peace in knowing that Hugh’s legacy will continue through the lives they touched.
With our sincere sympathy and caring support,
Your BMO ECE Colleagues
To Denise, Hugh, and your family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with all of you during this incredibly difficult time.
Hugh’s legacy will live on in the memories you hold close, the lessons he shared, and the stories that will be told for years to come. The love he gave and the impact he had on those around him will continue to be reflected in his family and in everyone fortunate enough to have known him.
We hope that, in time, you find comfort in remembering the many moments that made him so special and in knowing that he will never truly be gone as long as he is remembered with love.
Thinking of you all and sending my heartfelt condolences and strength in the days ahead.
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We only knew Hugh for a couple of years. But had some good discussions about Chatham Maroons and Ti-cats, the only teams we agreed on
He was a great neighbour
He will be missed
Mike & Barb