Obituary of Donald Pierce

PIERCE, Donald “Don” Peacefully in hospital at Ottawa surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, July 22nd. Robert Donald Pierce of Arnprior at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband and best friend for 60 years of June (nee Carmichael). Dear son of the late Lorne Pierce and the late Anna Mary Hunt. Cherished father of Blake (Debbie) and Brent (Mary) all of Arnprior. Treasured “Grandpa Don” of Stephanie McIntyre (Pat), Derek (Carrie Ann), Chris (Ashley), Jason, Kevin (Jessica) and John and of his great-grandchildren, Lily and Tate McIntyre and Tyson, Jaxson and Anderson Pierce. Dearly loved brother of Doug (Geraldine) and Betty Koch (Manfred). Predeceased by 2 sisters, Wayne Nourse and Lorna Cameron. Dear brother-in-law of Lloyd and Nelly Carmichael and their families. Will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and countless friends. Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A funeral service to celebrate Don’s life will be conducted in the Boyce Chapel on Thursday, July 26th, 2012 at 11 o’clock. Rev. John and Barbara LeGrow officiating. Interment at the Sand Point Public Cemetery, Rhoddy’s Bay. Following the burial service there will be a luncheon in the Christian Education Centre, 257 John Street N., Arnprior. In memory of Don, donations to the Arnprior Hospital Partners in Caring or the Arnprior Fish and Game Club would be greatly appreciated. Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca