It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Marie McCarthy of Caledonia in Queens General Hospital on Sunday, June 9th, 2013. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Vera (Banks) Balser, one of eleven children. Pamela was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed reading and playing bingo. She worked most of her life in the food service industry where she was admired and respected by all who knew her and worked beside her through the years. She is survived by her daughters Tracy (Neil) Conrad of Caledonia, Tammy (Darren) Weare of West Caledonia, Tanya McCarthy (Charles Atkins) of North Brookfield; her grandchildren Tristan, Bailey, Taylor, Ashton, Dexter, Dawson, Dallas and Jade; Her sisters Carolyn Eisnor of Cookville, Laura Hubley of Yarmouth, Ellen Balser of Dayspring, Mary (Merrill) McCarthy of Conquerall Mills, Candy (Bryant) Crouse of North Brookfield; her brothers Doug (Ruth) of Edmonton, AB, Robert “Bobby” (Angie) of Wileville and Richard “Dick” of Bridgewater as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Neil and John. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service was held Saturday, June 15th, 2013 in Highland Cemetery, Caledonia. Reverend Vic Adams officiated. Donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com