Arthur L. Pierce, Jr.

Arthur L. Pierce, Jr. – 77, of Palm Bay, Florida and formerly of North Reading, died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida.

Born in Lawrence, MA on August 25, 1941. He was the son of the late Arthur L., Sr. and Ruth Viola (Shaw) Pierce. He attended school in Lawrence and North Reading. Arthur has been a resident of North Reading for over 60 years.

He worked for C & W Transportation in Lexington and BJ Bus Service in North Reading. He was the owner of Main Street Garage in North Reading and later worked for Benevento Sand and Gravel in Wilmington.

Arthur would help anyone, anytime no matter what. He loved being with his wife and kids, family and friends.

Family members include his beloved wife of 57 years, Marsha E. (Woods) Pierce; loving sons, John, Donald and Brian Pierce; brothers, Michael and Charlie Pierce and the late Richard Pierce; sisters, Dorothy Smith, Alice South and the late Luoane Parshley; three grandchildren, Haley, Lanna and Vivian Pierce. Also survived by many brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, February 9 at 10:00 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 8 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswell funeralhome.com

20 thoughts on “Arthur L. Pierce, Jr.”

So sorry to hear RIP JR.

So sorry to hear of Junior’s passing. Our thought are with you.

So sorry great guy

Junior and Marsha were part of our camping family at Great Meadow Campground in Chichester, NH. We love them both, and are going to miss Junior so very much. He was such a nice, friendly man with a great sense of humor. We had a lot of fun and I can tell you that we will definitely miss him around the campfire – it won’t be the same without him. Sincere condolences to his family and may God bless and keep them in his warm embrace.

Forever in our hearts. Great memories to hold onto. You will be sadly missed. Love you

We met Junior and Marsha at Great Meadow Campground several years ago and quickly became good friends and enjoyed many activities and lots of laughs with them. We will miss Junior greatly. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Marsha and the rest of the family.

John and family I fondly remember your Dad as a nice, nice man. Please send a hug to your mom and brothers. Warmest regards Kristen Gallahue Gillespie

Marsha, John , Don, Brian , Carolyn and Lanna, Haley and Vivian and all of the extended Pierce family we are heart broken over the loss of Junior.
Junior was an amazing friend – a giant amongst men.
We are forever grateful for the countless times he stepped in and was the go to for both us and Mom.
RIP our special friend
Carol & Bob

Sorry for your loss Marsha and all Jrs family rest in peace Jr.

Mrs Pierce, John, Donald and Brian, so sorry to hear of this. I have very fond memories of Mr. Pierce and all of us, at your house playing wiffle ball, junior showing us how to change oil, he had a big impact on me, he showed me, if you want something you have to work for it. Once again sorry to hear this, all the best to you all. Tubba

sorry for your loos marsha and jr faimly he will be missed

My sincere condolences Marsha, RIP Jr I remember the laughs we had any time we bump into each other. See you on the other side. Love Doug

Dave and I were neighbors of Junior and Marsha since they started to summer at Great Meadow Campground. Junior was always ready to give assistance or share a story. He will be greatly missed.