Sophie Marie Pierro

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sophie Pierro on September 24, 2026, at the age of 77 years. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends. Although our hearts are shattered by her loss, we find comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering.

Mom was truly one of a kind. She was young at heart, fun, vivacious, loving, caring, strong, supportive and above all, brave. Her beautiful smile, laughter, kindness and warmth that she brought into our lives will stay with us forever. She showed incredible strength throughout her two battles with cancer. Sophie previously overcame breast cancer. Then in September 2025 Sophie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given only one month to live. She has earned her peaceful rest.

We cannot forget to mention that our mother was a survivor of the Shubenacadie Residential School. As a child, she endured unimaginable pain and experiences that no child should ever have to face. She carried the weight of those experiences throughout her life, yet she continued to show incredible strength and resilience. Although her childhood was marked by trauma, it did not define the beautiful person she became. She went on to build a life filled with family, friendships, music, laughter, community and love.

We honour mom not only for all that she endured, but for the strength it took to keep moving forward. Her story is one of survival, resilience and above all, love. We will carry her memory, her strength and her story with us always.

In our teen years, our mother attended Laurentian University in Ontario where she studied to become a Community Health Representative (CHR). She went on to work with the Wagmatcook Health Department for several years, a job she was very proud of and one that allowed her to care for and connect with the people in the community.

Mom loved her country music and could be found singing along to her favourite tunes. She also loved playing tv bingo every Sunday and Wednesday. Her favourite show as "Dateline" because she loved true crime. Before her two heart attacks, two years ago, she was always on the go and rarely sat still for long. You could often find her running around the neighbourhood, dropping in on her friends and family, visiting, laughing and having a cup of tea. She also loved her Tim Horton's tea!

Sophie leaves behind her loving children, Angela (Blair), Freeman (Crystal), Stephanie (Steve) Brennan of New Glasgow, Adrian (Michelle) of We'koqma'g. Grandchildren: Justin, Courtney, RJ (Madison), Cameron (Paige), Cassandra, Destiny, Alvin, Austin, Alicia, Aaron, Keisha (Marcus), Jasmine, Macy, Payton, Adrian jij and Julius. Great grandchildren: Kobe, Emily, Gerald, Laila, Martha jij, Mila, Mira, Melanie, Weston, Harlow, Sofia, Mason, Ryder, Rhylee Mae, one great-great granddaughter, Selena Rose, also her only godchild Sheila(Elvis) Pierro of Millbrook.

She is also survived by her siblings Anna Marie (Wesley) Burns of Sydney, Florence (Billy) Phillips of Maine, USA and Alfred Alex of We'koqma'g, Brenda Basque, Michael Basque, Sam Basque, Carl Basque, Charlie Basque, Wilfred Basque and sisters-in-law Kathleen Pierro and Alena Usher all from Wagmatcook.

Mom was predeceased by her husband Freeman Pierro Sr, daughter Cheryl Pierro, Mother Julia Cremo, Father Simon Basque Sr, and siblings Fanny MacDonald, Charlotte (Cherry) Pierro, Eldon Alex, Frances (Marie) Basque, Janey Basque, Bridget Ann Isadore, Simon Basque Jr and Frederick Basque. Twin granddaughters Angelina and Angelica at birth. Brothers in law, Kelvin MacDonald, Francis (Anna K) Pierro Sr, Roddie (Mary) Pierro, Chisholm Pierro, Sisters-in-law, Mary Victoria (Ryan) Googoo, Louise Pierro and Helen (Peter) Googoo.

We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ritter and his entire team for the exceptional care, compassion, and kindness they gave our mom throughout her journey.

We are also incredibly grateful to the nurses at the Wagmatcook Health Centre who came to our home to care for Mom, as well as the nurses and staff at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Inverness Hospital, and Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Thank you all for the care, comfort, and compassion you showed our mother and our family during such a difficult time. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

A very special thank you to Chief Norman Bernard for showing our mom so much love, support, and understanding throughout the years. Your kindness meant more to her than you may ever know. Thank you, Molly Pierro, for your countless prayers, visits, and support at the hospitals and at home. Your love and kindness meant so much to Mom and to all of us.

And we cannot forget Mom’s many friends and family members. Her surprise party last year was truly amazing, and it was all because of you. Mom had tears of joy that day, and that beautiful memory will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We can never thank you enough for the love, kindness, and effort you showed her.

Visitation will be held at Elder's Centre on Fishery Road in Wagmatcook, NS, on October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Queen of the World Church on Church Loop in Wagmatcook, NS, on October 5, 2026, starting at 11:00 am. Burial and Salité to follow. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on twcurry.com.