It is with great sadness that the family of Effie Irene Pierce announces her passing at the Connaigre Peninsula Health Care Center at Harbour Breton on Sunday, January 23, 2022, after a very short battle with cancer, age 74 years of Harbour Breton, formerly of Coomb’s Cove.

Effie was predeceased by her husband, William; grandson, Andy; brother, Stanley; parents, Isaac and Clarissa Lawrence; parents in law, Harrison and Sarah Pierce; and other in laws.

Effie leaves to mourn her loving family: daughters, Joanne, with whom she resided, at Harbour Breton and Sheila (Kevin) at Lunenburg, NS; sons, William (Cynthia) at Grand Falls-Windsor, Glen (Selma) at Harbour Breton, Larry (Juanita) at Brooks, AB and Curtis (Shannon) at Grand Falls-Windsor; grandchildren, Steven, Kayla, Latoya, Cassidy, Brady, Mackenzie, Brian, Riley, Claire, Thomas, Lucas, Lundon and Amelia; great grandchildren, Isaac and Lilly; brother, Ralph (Shirley) at Conne River; sisters, Linda Poole at Yarmouth, NS and Donna Cox (Russell) at Wreck Cove; plus a large circle of other relatives and friends.

Cremation has taken place.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 25, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Spencer’s Funeral Home at Harbour Breton and Wednesday, January 26 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. COVID 19 regulations will be followed.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:00 pm from St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church at Harbour Breton with Rev. Bruce Vallis officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Breton. COVID 19 regulations will be followed.