Passed away suddenly at the GB Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, Mary Russell (Pearce) age 62 years. Predeceased by her husband Hubert, parents Frank and Elizabeth, her sisters Theresa and Marie, and her brother Jack (Mable). Left to celebrate her life, her daughter Tracy (Joe Sullivan) her grandson Tai who will always be "nanny's boy", her sister and constant support Cathy (Harv), and her brother Frank (Brenda) whom she loved dearly, her sisters in law Margaret (Max), Pam (Brendan), Alvina (Ron) and June, her brothers in law Les (Patty), Larry (Grace), and Wilmore as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Also left to celebrate her memory are her very special friends Kim Fleming who spent each day with her during her time in hospital, Marina Paul and Joan Sweet who meant so much to her and who gave her so many wonderful memories, her friend Mark, as well as her special little four legged companions Bubbles and Ashley, her cats. At her request cremation has taken place. Visitation at Strathie's Funeral Home in Bonavista on Saturday, April 26th from 2-5 and 7-9 and Su nday, April 27th from 2-5 and 7-9. Funeral mass on Monday, April 28th at 2pm from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bonavista.

"Grief is the price we pay for love."