With broken hearts, we the family of Pearl Lillian Farrell announce her passing on March 19, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a mighty effort to remain on this earth to love and protect what was dearest to her, her family. Born on July 25, 1920 in Bay du Nord NL, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Jane Douglas. Mom left NL as a young lady to work in Cape Breton. She returned to Bay du Nord where she and our father Pius had the first three of their four children. They permanently moved back to Cape Breton where their youngest daughter was born. Mom lived a long and happy life and was active until recent years, when her health began to fail. Mom was a long time resident of Whitney Pier. A kind and loving person, she dedicated her life to putting the needs of others before her own. She took great pride in providing what she thought might be needed, whether it was a home cooked meal, a knitted item, a word of kindness or simply a hug. Pearl was predeceased by her husband, Pius, son Tom(Dougie) Farrell, daughter Jane Crawley, great grandson Farrell Giffin-Crawley, brother Curtis, sister Cecilia and brother Tom. She is survived by daughter Gertie (Don) Di Cesare, Corner Brook NL, daughter Bernadette (Graham MacDougall, Sydney, daughter-in-law, Rochelle Farrell, Cole Harbour and son-in-law Terry Crawley, Albert Bridge. She leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, whom she cherished very much, as they did her. In recent years, mom was blessed to have received loving care from caregivers, Elaine Fougere and Judy Campbell who we thank very much for being there when we couldn’t. We also owe a thank-you for the excellent nursing care provided to our mother by the VON these past months. At her request, there will be no visitation. A family burial will take place in July to mark what would have been her 100th Birthday. Memories and condolences can be shared with family by visiting www.twcurry.com
Mom, you were a beautiful soul
Who gave so much,
And asked for so little in return.
Thank you for all that you did.
We love you to the moon and back.
Shine bright our Angel.
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