BALCOM, Bev June South Bar

It is with great sadness, we the family, announce the passing of Bev Balcom on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born on September 25, 1956 in Liverpool, Bev was the daughter of the late Robert and Rachel (Thistle) Balcom. Bev is survived by her children, Chris (Mary), Edmonton, AB, Denitra (Cyril), Sydney and Kendra, Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Jessica, Lohgan, Sydney, Max, Skye, Kyra, Jon, Paul and Victoria; siblings, Jerry (Cathy) Balcom, AB, Sharon Batchalor, Milton, Diane Hanley, Milton and Gail Balcom, BC; as well as her fur baby, Kaeko. Besides her parents, Bev was predeceased by her brother, Bobby Balcom; sister, Anna Mosher and her beloved baby brother, Greg Balcom. Bev loved to socialize and spend time with her family and many friends. She enjoyed playing cards and dice. She loved her cat, Kaeko. Bev will be remembered by her family and friend for being carefree and fun loving. Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Bev Balcom will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.) Whitney Pier on Saturday, June 27, 2020. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 12 noon to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Private family interment will take place in Baptist Cemetery, Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bev can be made to the SPCA Cape Breton Branch. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.