It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Esther Irene Pearce announce her sudden passing on Monday March 25th at the age of 84 with her loving daughters by her side. Born in Port aux Basques, Esther was the daughter of the late George and Mary Blackmore (nee Clevett).

She leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories her daughters, Sarah Pearce (Roger Jeans), Elizabeth (Bill) Chaisson, sons George (Darlene) and Regal Pearce. Her grandchildren, Terri Lynn (Dion), Steve (Lydia), Nina (Logan), Zackery, Dalton (Alicia), Mike, Eilish (Emilie), Alexandrea, Cassandra (Adam) and James and 9 great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn her sister, Judy Keeping, brothers, Gearld (Margaret), and George "Doeball" Blackmore, brothers and sisters in law, Mary Ellen (Reg), Eva (Donnie), Esther (Jerry), Nelson (Marie), Hiram (Linda), Leo, Lionel (Sylvia), Regal Lace, Darlene Blackmore and Francis Pearce, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Esther was predeceased by her loving husband Frank Pearce, her twin sister, Lillian Lace, sisters, Hannah (Jack) keeping, Eileen (Fred) Battiste, brothers, Jim , Richard (Gertie) and Brainard. Brother and sister in-laws, Ronald Keeping,Arthur Reginald Pearce, Anna Pearce, Cate (Albie) Taylor, and Daughter in-law Michelle Pearce.

Mom loved doing her find the word puzzles and playing left right and center. In her younger years she wouldn't miss a good game of darts on Wednesday night. Mom would always have smile on her face, and she loved to make people laugh. You never knew what she was going to say. Even while in hospital when the Dr asked, "how are you feeling?" her response was "with my hands".

We would like to thank her caregivers, Donna and Marlene for their care and compassion to our beloved Mother. And St. Clare's hospital for their every effort to make mom last days as comfortable as possible.

Family and friends may visit Oceanside Funeral Home on Friday, March 29th from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Monday, April 1st at 11:00 am from St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Jane Allen officiating, with interment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in Esther’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.com