Obituary of Marion Elaine Pierce

Bayfield, N.B.- It is with a sense of sadness and relief that we announce the passing of Marion Elaine Pierce, age 83, on Thursday, April 11. 2013 at the Drew Nursing Home in Sackville. Sadness, for what she has meant to this world as a loving mother and grandmother. Relief, for the years of living with Alzheimer’s disease that gradually and cruelly claimed her warm personality. Born on April 8, 1930 in Belle River, PEI, she was the daughter of the late John William and Florence (Scott) Bell. Marion was a post-mistress for 23 years, a member of and Past President of the United Church Women, a Sunday School teacher and member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Marion will be lovingly remembered by her four children, Claire Wood of Charlottetown, PEI, Harry Pierce of Bayfield, N.B., Kenneth Pierce (Peggy Watson) of Bayfield, N.B. and Florence (Kenneth) LeBlanc of Cape Spear, N.B.; six grandchildren, Christopher (Jill), Laura, Morgan, Molly, Lance (Jennifer) and Jennie; five great-grandchildren, Gracie, Codi, Haley, Lane and Dexter; two step-grandchildren, Courtney and Olivia Watson; two step great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Kolby Mills and by several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, John W. Pierce in 2004; brother, Walter Bell; sister, Priscilla MacLean; brother-in-law, Roy MacLean and by her son-in-law, Bill Wood. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). Visitation will take place at the Cape Tormentine Trinity United Church, on Monday, April 15, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a service at 6:45 pm on Monday evening. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 2 pm from the Cape Tormentine Trinity United Church with William Drysdale officiating. Burial will take place in the Bayfield Cemetery. Donations in memory of Marion may be made to the Cape Tormentine Trinity United Church (c/o Bob Grant, 506-538-2514), Alzheimer’s Society or to the charity of one’s choice.