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Mary Pearce Obituary
Mrs. Pearce was born in Westerly on June 8, 1928, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Hazel (Main) Ballata. Her husband, Henry L. Pearce, died in 1995.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Henry "Rusty" and Patty Pearce of Westerly, her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Denise Pearce of Westerly, her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dan Burke of Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Jaime, Kerri, Tomi-Lee, Brandon, Justin, Traci and Bomina; one great-grandchild, Hannah; and three sisters, Josephine Clary of Bradford, Kathleen Windsor of Ashaway and Patricia Coon of Ashaway.
Mary's family and friends will always remember her cheerful smile, wonderful sense of humor, and willingness to help others. The Westerly Public Library proclaimed Dec. 3, 2008, as "Mary Pearce Day". She was a loyal and beloved library volunteer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 7 Church St., Bradford. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Burial will take place at First Hopkinton Cemetery, Ashaway. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. A celebration of her life will follow the service. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home, 64 Friendship St., Westerly.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's name can be made to Hospice Care of Rhode Island, South County Office, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Pearce
Lucy Hargraves
January 9, 2009
Condolences from the Board of Directors, staff, and members of the Westerly Senior Citizens Center. She was a lovely lady.
Chet Champlin
December 12, 2008
Rusty, Brian And Linda, I feel for your. I know how it is to loose your parents. We grew up together as next door neighbors and your Mom, Dad and all of you were like family to me I realy miss those days, The Chestnut fights, The Sammy tag, the rides to school and the peanut butter and butter sanwiches that Mary made for us. Your mom was such a nice Person and she will be missed by all who knew her.
My thoughts and blessings are with all of you.
Eric Bonn
December 12, 2008
Linda,Rusty and Brian
Very sorry for your loss she will be missed by all. Nana was like my grandma i will miss her deeply.
Bill Kleist
December 12, 2008
Dear Linda Rusty and family:
Our thoughts and hearts are with you during this time of sorrow. We enjoy the thoghts of having met your mother.
Debbie and Bill Kleist
Larry&Diane Coon
December 11, 2008
Dear Linda,Brian,Rusty and families:
I will always cherish the memories of Aunt Mary and the great times we all enjoyed together on Chase Hill and other family get togethers through out the years. She was quite a lady! We are thinking of you all during this time.
Jean Coon-Martin
December 11, 2008
Dear Linda, Brian and Rusty,
Your mother was one of a kind. I can remember the family picnics at your house every year. She was always the life of the party. The older she got, the more fun she had, and anyone around her shared her laughter. I will miss Auntie Mary, and am thinking of you all.
Fred & Pat Moody
December 11, 2008
Dear Rusty and family,
We are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. But 80 years, what a wonderful long life and legacy to leave. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Sue Long
December 11, 2008
Dear Rusty and the rest of Mary's family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was such a nice lady. Keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart in the days to come. She has gone home to her keeper for Christmas. God Bless you all.
Love,
Peggy Sue
Jeff, Linda, Amanda, & Russell Coon
December 11, 2008
We will alway remember Aunt Mary's sense of humor and the wonderful times we shared during her frequent visits when we lived in Kentucky. We always looked forward to any chance to spend time with her. She was one of a kind and will be sorely missed.
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