It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late Mary Jane Billard (nee Best) announce her peaceful passing at the Mountain Hope Manor in Port aux Basques, NL on Thursday, July 29 ^th , 2021 at the age of 90 years. Born in Rose Blanche, NL, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Best (nee Cox). She was also predeceased by her husband; Walter Billard, daughter; Betty Billard, infant sister; Mildred, infant brothers; Gerald, Joseph, grandsons; Michael Billard, Barry Hatcher, brothers; Henry Best, Donald Best, William Best, Joseph Best and sister; Annie (John) Hardy, plus a large circle of extended family.

Mary leaves to mourn with many fond and precious memories her loving children; Fred (Alice) Billard of Rose Blanche, NL, John (Sharon) Billard of Margaree, NL, Mildred (Isreal) Hatcher, Edith (Todd) Leamon both of Rose Blanche, NL, Theresa (Calman) Billard of Port aux Basques, NL, grandchildren; Jason (Sherry) Billard, Jennifer (Eugene) Skinner, John Junior (Jennifer) Billard, Theresa (Albert) Cox, Jenna (Stephen) Leamon, granddaughter-in-law; Crystal Hatcher, great-grandchildren; Liam, Tess, Erin, Nate, Katie, Lexie, Tanner, Marissa, Michaela, Michael, and Rianne.

Mary also leaves behind her brother; George (Rosalie) Best, sister; Betty (Walter) Keeping, sisters-in-law; Sheila Best, Lucy Farrell, Melita Best, Ruth Billard, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 31 ^st from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Michael And All Angel's Anglican Church in Rose Blanche. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 1 ^st at 2:00 p.m. from St. Michael And All Angel's Anglican Church in Rose Blanche officiated by The Rt. Rev. John Organ, The Ven. David Taylor and The Rev. Canon Jeffrey Petten. Interment to follow at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road, NL. Flowers are graciously accepted and donations in Mary's memory can be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL, info@easthavenfuneralhome.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts