PEARSE Suddenly, after a long illness, Ron aged 54 years of Elmore Way and, formerly, of Lazenby Road Tiverton. Loving dad to Helen and Simon, and brother of, the late, Will Pearse. Ron will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service in St Peter's Chapel at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium, at 2.30pm on Wednesday January 23rd 2008. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, are for The Blue Cross, a local animal charity, by retiring collection or care of Cross & Beale, Funeral Directors, 16A Fore Street, Tiverton, EX16 6LH. Helen and Simon invite anyone who knew Ron, irrespective of whether they are able to attend the funeral or not, to join them, for refreshments, at his bungalow in Elmore Way, Tiverton from 4.00pm.