John Pearce
6 July 1924 - 15 May 2019
John Gordon Hedley Pearce sadly passed away on Wednesday 15 May 2019, at the age of 94.
He attended Loughborough College of Advanced Technology, in the Faculty of Aeronautical Engineering, from 1947-52, graduating with a DLC Hons in Aeronautical Engineering. He was also President of the College Union during his time at the University.
He also studied in the evenings at Loughborough for his British Institute of Management qualification, graduating in 1955, having been the branch chairman of the local student section.
John loved his time at Loughborough and went on to become President of the Guild of Past Students. In this role, he presented the first major endowment to the Loughborough University Development Trust.
Upon the Guild's dissolution, he became an active and passionate member of the Alumni Association, representing the Association at University Court.
John was also Chairman of the Past Students Association Charitable Trust, which funded projects such as the wildlife garden and a number of statues on campus.
In 2002 the University awarded him a University Medal in recognition of these meritorious services to the University, followed by an Honorary Degree in 2009, both of which he and the family are immensely proud.
John will be greatly missed by family and friends.