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Vaughn Pierce

Birth	:	21 Sep 1922 China, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Death	:	20 Jun 2017 Windsor, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Deer Hill Cemetery, China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3671989, -69.5132980
Description	:	WEEKS MILLS - Vaughn Pierce, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at his home. Vaughn was born Sept. 21, 1922, to Fred A. and Annie A. (Berry) Pierce and was the youngest of five children including two brothers and two sisters. He started grammar school in Weeks Mills and later attended high school at Erskine Academy where he met his wife of 72 years, Laura Margaret (Dow) Pierce, to whom he was most dedicated. After graduating in 1940 he joined the "Civilian Conservation Corps". Vaughn and Margaret were married on July 26, 1943, after he... Read More	WEEKS MILLS - Vaughn Pierce, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at his home. Vaughn was born Sept. 21, 1922, to Fred A. and Annie A. (Berry) Pierce and was the youngest of five children including two brothers and two sisters. He started grammar school in Weeks Mills and later attended high school at Erskine Academy where he met his wife of 72 years, Laura Margaret (Dow) Pierce, to whom he was most dedicated. After graduating in 1940 he joined the "Civilian Conservation Corps". Vaughn and Margaret were married on July 26, 1943, after he enlisted to serve his country in the US Navy. During World War II, he served on several transport ships as a "3rd Class Gunners Mate" and as a Military Policeman. Vaughn was honorably discharged Dec. 4, 1945, and returned home. Together Vaughn and Margaret settled down in Weeks Mills village in a small house on the Sheepscot River where they raised their family. He then worked for Bath Iron Works as a welder before going to work for the State of Maine as a mechanic and welder for the rest his career. Vaughn enjoyed a life time of hunting, fishing, and trapping with friends and family. He truly enjoyed nature and spent many days cutting firewood at the hunting camp on Deer Hill. Every morning he would host a small crew for some coffee, doughnuts and a game a cribbage at his house before sending everyone off to work or heading out into the woods. Vaughn lived most of his life in Weeks Mills and he was very involved with his community. He helped his father maintain the Weeks Mills Water District, he helped start the Weeks Mills Volunteer Fire Department and the Weeks Mills Little League team that he coached in the ball diamond he made in the pasture behind his house. He was a charter member of the American Legion Post #179 as well as the Dirigo Masonic Lodge #104. He also worked to preserve the Weeks Mills School house on the hill. Vaughn is remembered for being kind, friendly, hardworking, modest, easy going, and sharp minded. He had a wealth of local knowledge and was always good for an entertaining story. He was a dedicated family man and a loyal friend. His pride was his family and one of his greatest joys was knowing the Pierce family name would continue on. Vaughn is survived by his four children and their spouses, Emery and Ann Pierce of Windsor, Scott and Kyle Pierce of Weeks Mills, Pamela Berry of Andover and Priscilla and Bob Brann of Windsor; seven grandchildren and spouses, Sean Pierce of China, Betsy Brann of Windsor, Teague and Tricia Berry of Windsor, Justin Pierce of Weeks Mills, Ryan and Cortney Pierce of China, Nathanael and Brittany Pierce of Buxton and Christopher and Cassandra Pierce of Weeks Mills; 12 great-grandchildren, Caleigh Crocker, Slayde Crocker, Sadie Pierce, Nolan Pierce, Rowan Pierce, Anne Pierce, Chase Pierce, Haile Pierce, Molly Pierce, Austin Pierce, Griffin Pierce and Henry Pierce, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a graveside service at the Deer Hill Cemetery, Deer Hill Rd., China. Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Rt. 32, Windsor. Condolences, Stories and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at: www.plummerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vaughn's memory can be made to:The Weeks Mills Fire Department. (Central Maine Newspapers 6/22/2017) Birth & death places added by Cassandra Margaritis, 31 Jul 2020.

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Vaughn Pierce's memorial is located at: Deer Hill Cemetery, China, Kennebec County, USA.
When did Vaughn Pierce death?
Vaughn Pierce death on 20 Jun 2017 in Windsor, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vaughn Pierce's memorial?
Latitude: 44.3671989
Longitude: -69.5132980

Family Members:

Parent

Fred Allen Pierce

(1888 - 1951)

Annie A. Berry Pierce

(1886 - 1988)

Spouse

L. Margaret Dow Pierce

(1923 - 2015)

Siblings

Lilla Bell Pierce

(1913 - 1916)

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