HARPSWELL — Michael Eugene Pearson, 68, died suddenly Tuesday, July 1, 2014, on Pearson Island in Sullivan. He was born in Gardiner, Jan. 9, 1946, the son of Maurice E. and Florence S. (Holmstrom) Pearson.

Michael graduated from Erskine Academy, South China, and from University of Maine, Orono, with a BS in education. He worked at the Bath Iron Works for 28 years. Michael was a man for all seasons. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a big fan of the New England Patriots. His favorite place to be was Pearson Island with his wife Evelynn. They would have been married 45 years on July 9.

He is survived by his wife, Evelynn Nolin Pearson; son, Adam Pearson and wife Kristine Belanger of Alfred; and five granddaughters who called him “Bub,” Madeline Pearson and Josephine Pearson, Hannah

Belanger, Haley

Belanger and Brooklyn Belanger, all of

Alfred.

A celebration of

Michael’s life will be announced at a later date.

Contributions in

Michael’s memory may be made to the

Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME 04011; or to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME 04605

Arrangements by Jordan- Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.