Martin Pearce – Handley and Anderson Funeral Services

Date of Funeral

May 9, 2025

PEARCE - Martin James
30.03.1964 - 22.04.2025
Late of Buffalo
Loved Dad & father-in-law of Luke & Kate, Ben & Greta, and Jimma. Loving Grandad to Kaiden, Bailey and Paige. Soulmate to Donna.
Loved son of John & Helen, Judy & Michael (dec.). Adored brother and brother-in-law to David, Paul & Katie, Kellie & Jason.
Martin will be sadly missed by all
his family and friends.

Obituary
Condolences

The Funeral Service for Mr. Martin Pearce will be held
at Handley & Anderson Chapel, 3085 Loch-Wonthaggi Road, Wonthaggi
on FRIDAY (May 9, 2025) commencing at 11:00am.
A Private Cremation will follow.
In memory of Martin, please wear black attire.
Refreshments will be served at the Poowong Hotel from 1:00pm.

Condolences(13)

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Donna says
April 29, 2025 at 8:28 am

Martin, I miss you, daily calls are gone forever, Christmas and Birthdays will never be the same.

But our love will go on forever xx
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  Glennys and Brain and family says
  April 30, 2025 at 9:11 pm
  
  You will be sadly missed Martin thanks for all the great memories of our kids racing together .Sorry we cannot be there to say goodbye but we will be thinking of you all on the day .Until we catch up again God bless
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  Nicole says
  May 1, 2025 at 9:58 am
  
  Uncle Marty was always there with a big smile and the tightest hugs. He always showed such kindness and would always take time to share a story or two, loved to laugh and it was a privilege having you as an Uncle. He will be sadly missed but forever loved. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family at this difficult and trying time.
  RIP Uncle Marty
  Love Col
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  Paul says
  May 8, 2025 at 6:42 pm
  
  Many fantastic memories Marty. I am unable to be there on Friday as I’m away but will be thinking of you Donna, my parents send there thoughts. Love Paul
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John Pearce says
April 29, 2025 at 3:27 pm

A very deep lost of my son Martin. All thou we drifted away as years passed he was never far from our thoughts. Will miss our phone chats about many things from farming to world affairs he had a good opinion on both. I still am very proud of his achievements.

We will sadly miss you.

Loving Dad.
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Keran says
April 30, 2025 at 7:39 pm

Martin, we met through the mx race scene and even though those days are over, and our kids are grown, I have fond memories of those weekends away. You will be sadly missed, Sending my love to Donna, Luke, Ben and Jimma x
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Shane says
April 30, 2025 at 8:13 pm

Marty I met you 40 years ago
Always thought you where a champion
Still do. RIP mate
I will have one for you.
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Danielle Gorham says
May 1, 2025 at 5:01 pm

Rest in peace Marty , condolences to Donna and boys , thinking of you all at this sad time.
Danielle and Steven .
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Lesley Wilkinson says
May 1, 2025 at 6:14 pm

Martin, lots of memories, condolences to Donna, Luke, Ben and James, R.I.P., your cousin Lesley and family X
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Kellie Reeves says
May 2, 2025 at 12:18 am

My dearest MP.

As you well know, I never had a brother, but I didn’t need to. I’ve had you – for 45 years of my life.

Memories from my youngest days of you resolving arguments between Donna & I as just kids.

I developed a love for cars at an early age, perhaps it was your totally-cool Bedford van, with awesome flared guards that started it all off. Or could it have been your Vintage-Valiants, or that beautiful white LTD with solid mags & leather interior that I used to feel so proud to travel in – especially when you got the ‘first ever mobile phone’ that was permanently fixed into the centre console – from memory, almost the size of a fax machine at the time – and you had one of those too. Wow, boy did I think you & Donna had it made then. You both worked so damn hard day & night at creating your truck curtain business – you have the brilliant mind of an engineer & the heart of a gentle lion.

You were a genius at maths – a class that I could never get my head around, so you kindly tutored me through the high school years to get me a pass. Luckily, I left all that number stuff to Donna – of which she is brilliant at.

I learnt to drive a stick shift in Donna’s little blue colt, around & around the Knox City carpark early on a Sunday morning we would go – I thanked you for teaching me as I don’t think anyone else wanted to take on that tedious task.

I tagged along on the family holidays with you, Donna & the kids – like our trip to the theme parks on the Gold Coast when the boys were all littlies. For the life of me I have no idea why you wanted to take potpourri away with us on holidays, the hotels we stayed in were lovely & fresh scented.

When we all worked together, Donna & I would play tricks on you & I would answer her mobile & pretend it was her. You told me you loved me as you said goodbye every time. Sometimes I would giggle, come clean & tell you – sometimes I would just pass the message on to Donna.

You were always so grateful for any of the left-overs I’d pack for you to take home after a family dinner or a Christmas lunch.

At just 61, it is a tragedy to have to say goodbye to you, for now. I do hope Dad & Sharyne were waiting for you when you arrived at those pearly gates. My dearest MP – Dit-tah, love.
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Sean kinnison says
May 2, 2025 at 6:27 pm

Though you were my uncle, you were so much more, a guiding hand, a strong presence, a father figure in every way that counted. You gave me wisdom when I needed it, laughter when life felt heavy, and love that I’ll carry with me forever. Some of my fondest memories were made by your side, showing me how to uncomplicated the simple things in life, the stories, the lessons, and the moments that made life brighter. You were dearly loved, deeply admired, and you’ll always live on in the heart you helped shape. Thank you for being there for me, not just as an uncle, but as the man who filled a space that only love could fill.

You will be sorely missed Uncle Marty R.I.P mate
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MARINA MARTIN says
May 8, 2025 at 4:48 pm

To Donna’s Boys and family
I remember Marty as the Go To for breakdowns
anywhere around the track he was available
Ben and Jimma Sincere respect to your Dad he was always generous.
Fondest Memories The Martins
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John and Kay Hopman says
May 9, 2025 at 10:25 am

Thinking of you John and Helen. A loving son taken way too soon. All our love, John and Kay Hopman