Donald Kelvin Pearcey

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, as the result of a bike accident in Inverness on August 23, 2025.

Born on August 15, 1956, in Collingwood, Ontario, to Joan R. MacGillivray-Pearcey, Donnie moved to Sydney Mines at the age of six and grew up there. With his fiery red hair and the personality to match, he was a force to be reckoned with.

He deeply loved his family, especially his beloved son, Martin, and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter, Quinn. He was so proud of them both.

Donnie is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jeannette Carr, Welsford, NB; his son, Martin (Linda) Pearcey; and his cherished granddaughter, Quinn Emily, Grand Prairie, AB.

His life was enriched by his best friends, Billy Woodhouse of Baddeck, and Mark Raynes of Welsford, NB. He is also survived by his sisters, Linda (Karl) Sobey, Halifax, and Bernadette (Darren) Davis, Sydney Mines; brothers, Bobby (Joan) Pearcey, Millville, and Terry “Whipper” (Beth) Pearcey, Sydney Mines. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

He took his last ride around the trail with his little brother, Whipper, and best friend, Billy. He died doing what he loved most—riding his Indian RoadMaster, “Betty.”

Donnie was predeceased by his beloved mother, Joan R. MacGillivray-Pearcey, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents, and many uncles and aunts.

In his younger years, he proudly served in the Royal Canadian Regiment in London, Ontario. He later spent 35 years in the trucking industry, where he met lifelong friends. His favourite trips were to Newfoundland. After retiring, he and his wife settled in New Brunswick, where he pursued his passion for riding, exploring the roads of Atlantic Canada together.

Donnie was the glue that held our family together—always checking in with everyone. And you’d better call him back, or look out.

We take comfort in believing he is now reunited with Mom and his best friend from home, Martin Fry.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the off-duty paramedics and firefighter who stopped to help our fallen brother that tragic day in Lake Ainslie. Deep gratitude also goes to the Inverness hospital staff who stabilized him, and to the LifeFlight pilots and nurses who transported him to the QEII in Halifax. A very special thank you to the staff of the QEII Hospital for going above and beyond to support our family through this devastating time. We will always be grateful.

As per Donnie’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.

Fare thee well, brother, until we meet again.

He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.

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