PIERCY, EVELYN PEARLE (nee BURKE) - Of McAdam, NB, much loved mother of James Piercy (Patricia) of Fredericton and Janis Hynes of Manotick, Ontario at the DECH, July 24, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Born at Dumfries, NB, May 13, 1920, the daughter of the late James W. and Gladys Burke, she was predeceased by her beloved husband Franklin B. Piercy, her parents, brothers Gerald and Kenneth Burke, and a special niece Anne Marie Farrell. Evelyn is survived by her two children, sister Beverly Dunbar of Fredericton, grandchildren Erin Hynes, Grace, Anna, James, Jack and Julia Piercy, close family friend Carole Moult of Ottawa and several nieces and nephews. She received her early education at public schools in Manchester, Connecticut, and Dumfries, NB, and graduated from the Provincial Normal School in 1939. She greatly enjoyed a rewarding career teaching elementary grades in Harvey Station and McAdam schools over a 33 year span. A talented pianist and organist, she taught music, played for community events and served as organist for many years at Saint Paul's United Church in McAdam. She was also active in her church as a member of the UCW, Presbyterial Board, and the church choir. She was a member and Past Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star. In recent years, she enjoyed an active retirement with her family at home and at the cottage at Harvey Lake where her presence will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at Saint Paul's United Church in McAdam at 2 pm, Wednesday, July 27 with interment immediately following at the Rockland Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Church Hall for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a gift of remembrance may be made to the Saint Paul's United Church Memorial Fund, 5 Lake Ave., McAdam, NB, E6J 1N5.