It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late Bessie Eleanor Pearce (nee Kendall) announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at the Western Memorial's Long Term Care, Corner Brook, NL, at the age of 80 years. Born in Bay d'Espoir, NL, Bessie was the daughter of late John and Nora Kendall. She was also predeceased by her husband, Wilson Pearce; daughter, Elaine; grand-daughter, Nikitta; father and mother in-law, Jack and Rose Pearce; sisters, Josephine and Mildred; brothers, John and George; sister's in-law, Marie, Viola, Vivan, Angeline, Madonna and Mildred; brother's in-law, John Gosney, Maxwell (Elizabeth), Leonard, Jerome, Lorne, and Clayton Pearce.

Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories, her children; Junior (Wanda) Goldie (Dennis), Vilesa (Duane), Darren (Mildred); grandchildren, Mandy, Jonathan, Brandon, Ava, Robert, Elaine (Josh), and Megan; great-grandchildren, Haylie, Brooklyn, Winter and Summer; brother's, Eric (Marjorie), Claude(Christine), Wesley (Margarete), Leo (Genevive), Gerald (Rose) and Kenneth (Linda); sister's, Sandra, Goldie (Terry); sister's in-law, Christine Kendell, Joan and Marilyn Pearce, plus a very large circle of nieces, nephews and many friends.

Bessie was an avid Bingo player and babysitter who loved her independence. She dearly loved all of her children and grandchildren, and especially loved spending time with her youngest grandchild and best friend, Ava, who she went on many adventures with.

In keeping with Bessie's wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Grand Bay, NL, officiated by Rev. Faye Coffin, interment to follow at Barachois Hill. Donations in Bessie's memory can be made to a charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts.