PIKE, Bessie Mae (nee Sheppard) - We lost Bessie on Wednesday February 16th, 2022, at the age of 77.
Though her final months were impaired by a sharp decline in both physical and cognitive health, Bessie will remain always in our memories as the loving and devoted Mom who raised us.
Sorely missed will be the woman who showed her love most through the time and care she devoted to others, whether patiently making our birthday cakes and Halloween costumes, or volunteering her time and talents to an event or charity.
Mom was always at her best in a crowd, ever ready to regale us with one of her many anecdotes about her youthful adventures in Newfoundland.
We hope all who knew her will cherish those happy stories and memories as the legacy of a good woman who left us far too soon.
Beloved Mom of David Pike of Mount Pearl NL, Dennis Pike (Kristine Lachapelle) of Newmarket, Melissa Lynette Pike of Ottawa and Melinda Owen (Geoffrey) of Ajax.
Devoted Nana to Liam, Emily, Katherine and Elizabeth. Predeceased by husband Angus, siblings Katie, Dorothy, Wilhelmina, Irene, and Gordon. Survived by brother Edwin Sheppard (Nellie), brother-in-law Garland Pike (Gladys), sisters-in-law Mabel Sheppard, Violet Quinton, and Shirley Fry.
Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, a large extended family, and friends.
No service will be held at this time, as Mom’s remains will be returned to Newfoundland to be interred in Champney’s East where she was born.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Bessie’s preferred charity the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. https://cancer.ca/en/
Cremation arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa ON (905-433-5558).
Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com.
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