Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving wife and son at Carbonear General Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 2024, Hayward Piercey of Heart's Content, age 73 years.

Predeceased by parents: Walter and Beatrice; brother: Sidney; parents-in-law: Herb and Edna Crocker; brothers-in-law: Paul Hamelin and Patrick Breen.

Leaving to mourn, loving wife of 51 years, Annie; son: Brad (Ashley); grandchildren: Jordyn, Logan, and Caylin; sisters: Audrey Piercey, Marion Hamelin, Blanch Breen, and Winnie (Angie) Piercey; sisters-in-law: Lillie (Bill), Joan (Tom), Sylvia (Don), Elaine (Brian), and Jean Piercey; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Hayward was a humble, kind, compassionate man who cherished time spent with his family, especially with their three grandchildren. He loved to hear of their activities and was always interested how things were going in their lives. He spent 45 years fishing but was also known to be able to put his hand to anything. He was handy around the house and enjoyed his time in the garage, working or chatting with friends.

Visitation at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Heart's Content on Thursday, November 28 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Funeral service to take place on Friday, November 29 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Heart's Content.

Cremation has taken place and a burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jim Rowe P.O. Box 68, Heart's Content, NL, A0B 1Z0.