Obituary of Dorothy Piercey

Dorothy Piercey
May 26, 1920 – September 28, 2021
Corner Brook    

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Piercey of Corner Brook announce her passing at the age of 101 years after a long battle with dementia. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Wilson (Bill) Piercey (1993); parents John and Esther Jane Hardy; sons Ronald Piercey (2012) and John Piercey (2015); great granddaughter Samantha Piercey (2018); daughter-in-law Madonna Piercey (1997); and siblings Roderick Hardy, Alice Kaiser, and Sarah Pender.  Left to mourn with fond and  loving memories are her children Noreen (Gerry) Murphy, Corner Brook; Lloyd (Linda) Piercey, Corner Brook;  Winston Piercey, Benoits Cove; and her grandchildren Stephen (Krista Fudge) Murphy, Steady Brook; Sean (Tina Delaney) Murphy, St. John’s; Janice (Dennis Shelley) Murphy, Stephenville; Lisa Piercey, Corner Brook; Lloyd  Piercey (Jr.), Corner Brook; Jennifer Piercey, Corner Brook; Angela (Paul) Falcao,  Whitby ON; Carla Piercey, Paradise; Tammy Piercey, Corner Brook; Todd (Joanne) Piercey; and  Terry Piercey.  Also left to mourn are her dear and beloved sisters Sylvia Wagg, Rose Blanche and Marina Mauger, Port aux Basques; and her daughter-in-law Mavis Piercey, Waverly, Nova Scotia.  Dorothy was also Great Nanny Piercey to 15 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren and Aunt Dorothy to many nieces and nephews which whom she shared many happy moments.

Prior to the onset of dementia, Dorothy led a rich and full life. She was born in Rose Blanche, NL on May 26, 1920. It was there that she met and married her late husband Wilson in 1939. Following the birth of their first child, they relocated to Corner Brook where Wilson eventually owned and operated the West Coast Bakery. She, however, was the true backbone of the family, providing him with all the love and support needed to raise their family while he built a highly successful family business. They both enjoyed the outdoors and spent many summer days cruising the Bay of Islands or relaxing at their retreat in Pollard’s Point. Once retired, they lived their dream of travelling the world, following which they spent their winters basking in the warmth of Barbados. Her visits to Barbados continued until her battle with dementia made travelling impossible.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of 3 North, Corner Brook Long Term Care, for their continued compassion and professionalism. Despite the many demands of their jobs, they always found time to provide our cherished mother with such genuine love, care, and attention. A special note of gratitude is extended to those who welcomed her to the center in 2016 and have been by her side since that time. You will not be forgotten.

Following Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines, visitation will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 2 – 4 pm and 7 -9 pm to a maximum of 30 people in the building at a time. A private, by invitation only, Funeral Service will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Chapel, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM, to a maximum of 55 people in attendance, with Reverend Deacon Cynthia Haines Turner officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Western Memorial Hospital Foundation to be directed to the Corner Brook Long Term Care Facility will be graciously accepted.

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