It is with profound sadness that we announce that our mother Anna Kateri (GooGoo) Pierro passed away suddenly on September 29th, 2024 at the age of 81. Born March 2nd, 1943 in We'koqma'q first nation but built a life together with her husband Francis in Wagmatcook. She was the most caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.. Her sudden passing was too unexpected but we believe our dad came to get her because their love for each other could not separate them for too long.
Our parents had hearts of gold who opened their home and hearts to many children over the years. She was always there when we needed her and so was our dad. We believe our dad came to get her because their love was so strong and their love was true love. Her job was done here on earth and could no longer be here without our dad. Their legacy will live on in our family through us their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and the children who were a part of our family through the years.
As this is being written, we have to talk about them as a couple because they were a Mom and Dad team. She is Predeceased by her late Husband Francis Richard Pierro, Her parents Michael and Ellen(Sylliboy) GooGoo of We'koqma'q, her brothers William GooGoo, Gabriel GooGoo(Late Pearl) , Alex R GooGoo(Pauline), Ryan J GooGoo(Mary Victoria), Stanley GooGoo, Wayne GooGoo(Molly), Donald GooGoo, Henry GooGoo, Bernie B Googoo (Phyllis), Donald Googoo, and Michael GooGoo(Infancy), her sisters Mary B Bernard, Germaine Martin, Geraldine”Mulch” Paul and Barbara Matheson, Son Chisholm Pierro, Godchildren Mickey GooGoo, Noel Mike Bernard and Doreen Isadore, Son in Law John James Gould and daughter in law Bernice Pierro.
She is survived by her children Vera Pierro(Wagmatcook), Anthony Pierro(Francine) of Wagmatcook, Audrey Pierro(Wagmatcook), Francis JR Pierro(Brenda) of Wagmatcook, Hubert Pierro(Dana) of We'koqma'q, Herman Pierro(Christine) of Wagmatcook, Richard Pierro(Emma) of Wagmatcook, Brent Pierro(Candace) of Wagmatcook, Brian Isadore(Ottawa), Peter Pierro(Mary) of Nyanza, Stevie Pierro(Irena) of We'koqma'q, Jessie Christmas(Membertou), Robert Simon(Wagmatcook), Tyler Bona(Nyanza), and Wayne Morris(Eskasoni). So many more children whom she cared for over the years. She was there for her nieces and nephews that lost their parents. Surviving Sisters Matilda Koopman(Frank) of Halifax, and Bridget Marshall(Richard) of Potlotek, Surviving Sister in laws Kathleen Pierro(Wagmatcook), Betty GooGoo(We'koqma'q), Priscilla GooGoo(Wagmatcook), and Eglinton GooGoo(Maragree) and Surviving brother in law Phillip Martin(Millbrook) and her Godchildren Ryan jr GooGoo(We'koqma'q) and Wendy Bernard(Millbrook). She had 45 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Our mom was an amazing woman whose teachings will be forever remembered by so many. She was a daughter first, a wife, a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie, godmother and foster mother. Her strong catholic upbringing was the strength that kept her going. The many achievements in her lifetime will be remembered from her basket making skills, caregiver to elders, tea biscuit maker, fundraiser for our church, cooking for so many wakes and funerals, medical taxi driver, and teacher of the Mi'kmaq language, member of the elders council and housing committee. So many more to list. She was also called “Mommy 2”.
She will forever be in our hearts and we are so thankful for her being the best mom ever. Special thanks to the ER staff at Inverness Hospital and to everyone who was a part of her life.
Visitation will take place at the Wagmatcook Elders Centre , located on Fishery Road, starting Thursday October 3rd, 2024 4:00 PM Public, Funeral mass on October 5th, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Church with Father Victor Officiating. Burial to follow in the Wagmatcook Cemetery.
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