Pauline L. Pierce Obituary (1928 - 2016)

Saturday, January 7th, 2017 10:00am, St. Mary Magdalen Church and Parish Center Interment Details Tyngsboro Memorial Cemetery Just a day shy of a month since her beloved husband Irmin L. Pierce, Jr. passed, Pauline Lydia (Ross) Pierce passed peacefully in her sleep on December 22nd, 2016 at her home in Tyngsborough, MA. Born in Malden, MA in May 1928, she was the youngest of three children. Pauline attended Malden schools and was a graduate of Salem State Teachers College. In summers her family would retreat to their much loved camp in Gloucester, MA. To her dying day the beautiful little camp remained her piece of heaven on earth. She met her husband in a bank, she the teller, he the young war veteran who was attending night school. Though neither had a car, and both were very busy, they managed to forge a relationship that was to last 65+ years and produce six children: Beth (Joe) Ryan, Laurie Swierk, Jayne (James) Curran, Irmin (Nancy) Pierce III, Barbara (Michael) Gallucci. She was predeceased by her cherished daughter Suzanne and her amazing son-in-law David Swierk. Marrying young and having six children left her little time to work outside the home but she managed to teach for a year in the Tyngsborough School System when a business teacher was on sabbatical. She also substitute taught. Always interested in government, Pauline worked many elections and worked for many years as the Tax Collector in Tyngsborough. A keen interest and knack for finance gave her many pleasurable hours pondering the complexness of the stock market. Upon retirement Pauline became an active and energetic member of the Tyngsborough Senior Center. There she enjoyed playing Bingo and Rummy Cube, seeing her friends and helping anyone who needed assistance. She also adored visits from her 13 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren, believing that they kept her young and on her toes! She forged life-long friendships and taught her children to also value their friends, family and their faith. ARRANGEMENTS: A mass of Catholic burial will take place Saturday, January 7th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Tyngsborough, followed by a luncheon in the church basement. Those who wish to attend may meet directly at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Council on Aging, 169 Westford Road, Tyngsborough MA 01879. To leave an online condolence, story, or message, please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com, or find us on Facebook under "Dracut Funeral Home."