Rev. Stephen Wayne Pierce Obituary (1947 - 2014)

Vassalboro; Rev. Stephen Wayne Pierce, 67, passed away on September 20, 2014 at the Alfond Center For Health Care in Augusta, from complications due to diabetes, in the presence of his loving family. Stephen was born in Providence Rhode Island on April 4th 1947. He was the third son born to Herbert and Martha (Staples) Pierce of Vassalboro. He attended Vassalboro and Waterville schools and graduated Class of 1965. Stephen enlisted in the Navy in 1967 and received a honorable medical discharge in 1970, after being diagnosed with diabetes. Stephen in survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara (Clark) Pierce. Stephen and Barbara had two children born to them; Duane, (Collette Desjardin) of Farmingdale and Mrs. Danielle (Mark) Piecewicz of Vassalboro. Stephen is predeceased by his parents; Rev Herbert and Martha (Staples) Pierce and is survived by five brothers; Paul (Sharon) of Ft. Myers, Fl., Rev James (Diana) of Middleboro, MA., John of Winslow, Rev. Daniel (Willana) of Wareham, Ma., and Mark of Exeter, NH. There are 6 grandchildren; Lyn-ann, Courtney (Keenan), David, Hannah, Lily, and Emily; and 4 great-grandchildren; Brockton, Eleigh, Addysan, and Lilliliane. There are also many nieces and nephews. Stephen was very active in the Getchell Street Baptist Church from 1987 to 2002; and his present church in which he and Barbara pastored together since 2001. Stephen worked for Central Maine Power Company for 25 years, and retired in 2012. He was an avid Red Sox Fan, and a NSA Umpire for 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Bourque-Lanigan Post #5 for 39 years. Due to Stephen s wishes, there will be no viewing. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday September 24 at the Vassalboro Full Gospel Church 310 Dunham Road Vassalboro, starting at 2:00 PM. The family wants to take this opportunity to thank the Togus VA Center for all the many years they have served on his behalf. Special thanks go to Dr. D. Brandt; Dr. N. Pathak, the Dialysis Unit, and the Visual Impairment Service Team at Togus VA. Hospital, and the Alfond Center for Health Care special care units. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Vassalboro Full Gospel Church to be used for establishing a church sign. Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Oakland. www.wheelerfh.com