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Joan Pierce Obituary

PIERCE, JOAN, (SEARLE), 81, of Park Road, died peacefully on November 20, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at Waterview Villa Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Galen E. Pierce Jr. A lifelong resident of Riverside, she was the daughter of the late Dorman "Dolly" W. Searle and Myrtle (Crapo) Searle. Mrs. Pierce was a registered nurse at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home, East Providence for 20 years before retiring in 1981. Joan was a graduate of the Pawtucket Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by three children; Holly Mendes, G. Scott Pierce and Kimberly P. Conway, all of East Providence, a very special person and caregiver; Catherine Covill of Riverside, a brother; Dorman "Butch" Searle of Rehoboth, MA, four grandchildren; Elizabeth, Nicholas, Katherine and Samantha and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Raymond Searle. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Sunday November 25, 2012 at 1 pm in the Chapel at Bay View Academy, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside to which relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are under the direction of W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, Riverside. www.wrwatsonfuneralhome.com

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 23, 2012.
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Kim,Holly and Scott, So sorry to hear about your mom. She was always so pleasant and patient with all the miscellaneous teens passing through your home. Hopefully her and Brod are up there toasting to a life well lived!
Warm thoughts to you all,
Laurel (Tuthill)Power

November 28, 2012

Holly, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. Please express my condolences to your brother and sister. I have so many memories of your family.

Donna Iannotti-Hastings

November 25, 2012

Holly, Scott and Kim, I am very sad to hear of your loss, It is also a great loss for me. She was a very kind sweet loving women and I loved her like a mom, I will miss her dearly.

Lori Ribeiro

November 24, 2012

Dear Holly, Scott, and Kim, We are very saddened to learn of your beloved Mother's passing. You are all in our loving thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gen Dallaire and Family

November 24, 2012

our deepest condolences to the Pierce family and friends in your time of need... the boys from Eng.5

November 24, 2012

Holly, So sorry to read about your Mum in this mornings paper. I remember her at St. Marks and around E.P..My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jill
Harrington (Binyon) Port Orange, Fl.
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jill harrington

November 24, 2012

My deepest sympathies for the Pierce Family. I'm so sorry for your loss I know how close you all were. Although Joan wasn't my grandparent I always felt like she was my Noanie. She was a special lady an will be missed by many.

Kelsey Martin (Conn)

November 24, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you

Doris Mello

November 23, 2012

Holly, Scott & Kim,
I have so many special memories of your mom. She was such a loving and kind woman who always filled her home with her sweet, loving spirit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Claire Gregory

November 23, 2012

Scott and Family, We're very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Chris and Jeanne Petit

November 23, 2012

Katie Girl, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are ln my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Love, Pat.

Patricia Blackman

November 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time..
"When you lose someone you love,
you gain an angel you know"
Frank and Lynne Frappier

November 23, 2012

Dear Holly, Scott and Kim: I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that I am thinking of all of you.

Barbara (Harnett) Owen

November 23, 2012

We are sad to hear of Joan's passing. Her house was a haven for us kids and her friendship will always be remembered.

Paul Harnett

November 23, 2012

Holly and Kim, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful woman and will be dearly missed.
Elizabeth (Northup) Messier

November 23, 2012

Dear Scott, Holly and Kim,
So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet and fun loving woman. Another star in the night sky. Thinking of you all with love and fond memories.

Robin Dufresne

November 23, 2012

Butch, Lynne and Family
Sorry for your loss. Had fun with Joan at the Y we were pool buddies. Nice lady Jeanne and Richard Noons

November 23, 2012

Holly,Scott and family So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.

jimmy Dufresne

November 23, 2012

Scott Holly and Kim I am so sad to read this this morning. she was a wonderful woman. I have great memories of her and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family KIZZI

November 23, 2012

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