Barbra (Marie)’s Obituary
Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Anitigonish on Monday, May 17, 2021, Barbra Marie Pace of Ecum Secum, NS (formerly of New Harbour, NL), aged 79 years.
Marie was born on February 6, 1942 in Markland, NL and formally lived in Point Verde, NL where she raised her family of five.
Marie was a daughter of the late Cyril and Martha (Cranford) Pretty. Marie was predeceased by grandchildren, Gina and Matthew Smith; brother, Andrew Pretty; sister, Shelia Pretty Tweed; and sister-in-law, Lillian Pretty .
Marie was full of life and a strong woman who overcame many health obstacles with her positive attitude and her strong will to live. Anyone who came to visit Marie left with a full belly and a new laugh line.
She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Pace; daughters, Barbara (Jerome), Brenda (Daryl), and Kim (Perry); sons, Basil and Kevin (Florence); stepchildren, Kevin (Doris) and Cindy (Bruce); seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three step grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren; sister, Naedell (Dave); brothers, Alvin, Kevin (Mae), and Brendan (Kate), sister-in-law, Judy; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends.
Cremation has taken place.
Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, the visitation and service to celebrate Marie’s life will be private.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren’s Funeral Home, Dildo.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbra Marie Pace Pretty February 6 1942 May 17 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Swift-Current, Province: Saskatchewan