Mary A. Pivarnik WILLIMANTIC - Mary A. Pivarnik, 51, of Willimantic, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away, slipping through our fingers into the hands of God on Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Mary was a graduate of the State University of New York, Brockport and was previously employed at AT&T. She was the daughter of the late John & Helen (Bednarchak) Pivarnik, sister of the late John M. Pivarnik. She is survived by her sisters, Barbara Pivarnik and husband, Francis X. Archambault, Jr., of Storrs, Annie Pivarnik of Williston, ND, Helena Pivarnik of Key Biscayne, FL; brother, Stephen and wife, Stephanie of New Bedford, NY; sister-in-law, Kathryn Auerbach of Erwinna, PA; nine nieces and nephews and one grand nephew and a special friend, Sweet Pea. Mary was a selfless, generous and loving sister and friend, a lover of animals, and a social activist who committed her life to the Lord. Blessed are the meek of heart, for they shall inherit the earth , Mathew 5:5 Services will be at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Willimantic, Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to Calvary Chapel, 776 Main St., Willimantic, CT 06226 or The American Cancer Society, 238 West Town St., Norwich, CT 06360 or The American Heart Assoc., 2550 US Highway One, NJ 08902-4301.