George Pearce

Obituary.

Evening Post.   11 September, 1920.   

   Constable George Pearce died at his residence, Brooklyn,  on Thursday night, aged 64.   He was a good representative  of that kind of policeman who is usually "guide, philosopher  and friend" to all in his district.   Of his 26 years in the force  he spent 14 at Brooklyn, where he was greatly respected for  his tact, courtesy, and many little acts of kindness which he  did, and the success  of  his  efforts  as  peacemaker.      He  was friendly with all the law-abiding with whom he came in  contact.   The late Constable Pearce  was  a native of   Onehunga,  and  before joining the force spent some years at  sea.  He leaves a widow and two sons - Messrs George Pearce  (Nelson) and William Pearce (Wellington),  and two daughters  - Mrs. Strawbridge (Wanganui) and Mrs. St.Clair (Gisborne).    The Rev. Father Murphy celebrated Requiem Mass at the  Church,  and the Rev. Father Mahoney,  assisted by Dean  Holley,  officiated at the graveside.   Among those who  attended the funeral were the Commisioner of Police (Mr. J.  O'Donovan), Superintendant Norwood, Inspector Broberg,  and Senior-Sargeant Gaffney.   The chief mourners were the  two sons, Mr. John Pearce, of Onehunga (the deceased's  eldest brother), and Mr. Strawbridge (son-in-law).