SHAUNA J. PEARSE (nee ANDREW)

June 23, 2024

Shauna J. Pearse of Plainfield, New Hampshire, formerly of Lucknow, died suddenly, June 23, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, at the age of 51. Cherished wife of Erik Pearse, and loving mother of Andrew and Ryan. Shauna was born Aug. 2, 1972, to Bill and Suzanne Andrew and grew up on her family’s farm in Lucknow. She worked at the local swimming pool as a lifeguard through high school and college before receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. She spent her early career as a travelling labour and delivery nurse, working in many hospitals throughout the United States (U.S.), including Texas, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Boston. Her last travel assignment was at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and during her time there, she met and married her husband, Erik. Most recently, she was a nurse on the vascular access team. Shauna and Erik made their home in Plainfield, New Hampshire, where they welcomed their two boys, Andrew in 2010 and Ryan in 2014. She provided endless love to her family and was actively involved in her sons’ lives in every possible way, from cheering on the sidelines to providing quiet reassurance and support. She always encouraged them to pursue their many interests, including music, 4-H, basketball, soccer, fishing, skiing and baseball. She was a valued member of her community, often championing school fund-raising events, and walking annually for the March of Dimes in honour of Andrew, their miracle baby. Shauna loved being outside, whether walking, swimming, cross-country skiing or in her garden where she always included a cherry tomato plant, because it is Ryan’s favourite. She often had a small collection of farm animals and pets at home, who benefited from her affection and patience. Her cats travelled with her around the U.S. in her early career and were an important part of her family. She was a storyteller, and could brighten your day with a tale of anything from the wild animals in her backyard to the adventures of their daily family life. If she came to your home or event, it was always with food, and often with the makings of a fun new cocktail. Everyone around was touched by her warmth, generosity and love of life. We know that everyone who loved her will feel her presence as they gather to surround her husband and boys during this difficult time. In addition to her parents and immediate family, her loved ones include her brothers, Warren (Brianne) Andrew, and Eric (Vanessa) Andrew, all of Lucknow; mother-in-law, Cathy Pearse (Doug) of Lebanon, New Hampshire; sister-in-law, Kristin LaFromboise (Brian) of Bethel, Vermont; and close cousin, Carolyn Isabelle (Aaron) of Plainfield, New Hampshire. Shauna was a loving aunt to Molly, Grace, Colin, Ella, William, Axel, Ivy, Brette, Foster and Archer, and was loved by her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held June 28, 2024, from 5-7 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The memorial service will be held at First Congregational Church in Lebanon, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. A celebration of life will also be held Aug. 3, 2024, at the Andrew Dairy, 36207 Belgrave Road, Lucknow. Everyone is welcome any time after 2 p.m. There will be a short service at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in support of her family by visiting www.GoFundMe.com and entering Shauna Pearse in the search field. To leave a message of remembrance or condolence, visit the on-line guestbook at www.rickerfuneralhome.com.