John Temple Lewis "Jack" Piers – 87, Truro, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, he was a son of the late John and Ada (Davison) Piers. Jack began his career at the Royal Bank in Newfoundland, spent the majority of his time working in the offices with Eastern Transport in Truro and retired from Burchell MacDougall and Grouchy as an office manager.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Truro, where he was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and had served as Grand Knight, Past Grand Knight and District Deputy. Community minded, he was awarded Truro Citizen of the Year award in 1977, and was Past President of Truro Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Truro Tennis Club and Arthritis Society. Anyone who knew Jack knew that his passions were bowling and tennis. Jack was a member of many championship bowling teams and participated in local leagues his whole life, even meeting his future wife Romaine at the lanes. Jack was also an avid tennis player and was made an honorary lifetime member of the Truro Tennis Club where he ran the NSTA tournaments and club championships for years. Woe the players who showed up late for their assigned match times : )
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Romaine (Feeley); children, John (Peggy) Piers, Lower Sackville; Christopher (Janet) Piers, Upper Kingsclear, New Brunswick; Mary Piers (Darren Bakker), Truro; Theresa (Jeff) MacKinnon, Truro; grandchildren, Cheyenne, James, Connor, Aliqa, Jillian, Emily, Delia, Natalie, Jack; great grandson, Ryder; brothers, Robert (Carol) Piers, Truro; David (Pauline) Piers, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Dora Hunt.
Special thanks are extended to Dr. Cortney Smith, Dr. Beth Llewellyn and the nurses and staff on the Palliative Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Jack’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2020. (Please use the front doors of the funeral home, wear face masks and practice physical distancing.)
Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, Father Dariusz Miskowicz officiating.
(Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there is a maximum of 80 people permitted to attend the Funeral Mass; please contact Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home at 902-893-3177 to reserve a seat and also provide your email address so that we may forward a Covid-19 questionnaire that must be completed prior to arriving at the church and presented before entry. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.)
Live webcast of the Funeral Mass will be available on this website beginning at 10:55 a.m., Tuesday; select "Video of Funeral" icon on Jack’s obituary page on the funeral home website. Interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. If so desired, donations in Jack’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society or charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jack’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
