Pearson, Kenneth, O., 82, of Sutton Avenue, died peacefully on January 31, 2015. He was the husband of the late Janice Pearson.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Oscar V. and Ebba A. Pearson, he was a lifelong resident of East Providence.

Mr. Pearson was a firefighter for the East Providence Fire Department for 25 years.

Kenneth was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by a son, Michael K. Pearson of Sandwich, MA and a daughter, Cindy A. Pearson of East Providence.

His funeral will be private. Burial with Military Honors will be held in the Bourne National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.