Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
Mar 9, 1961 – Nov 28, 2021 (Age 60)
South Sutton, NH-Elizabeth “Liz, Libby” Pierce Fish, 60, passed away peacefully at New London Hospital on November 28, 2021.
She was born in San Jose, CA on March 9, 1961 to Pier Pierce and Lou Alice (Baker) Pierce. She moved to Yorktown Heights, NY with her family where she attended Yorktown High School. She then went on to attend Mt. Ida College in MA where she pursued a degree in art. She traveled the US and then decided to settle in NH.
Elizabeth taught skiing at Mt. Sunapee and waitressed at MacKenna’s Restaurant in New London. In 1991 she then decided to begin a career as an optician at New London Opticians with her soon-to-be husband, Leonard Fish. She married Leonard “Len, Lenny” on September 21, 1996.
In August of 2000, Liz and Lenny welcomed their daughter, Madelin, into their lives.
Elizabeth had many passions in life which included her work, cooking, baking, gardening, music, being in nature, swimming, and volunteering as a Girl Scout Leader. Elizabeth was loved by many friends, customers, and community members.
Elizabeth is predeceased by her mother, father, and her brother, Gregory Pierce of CT. Surviving family members include her sister, Marianne (Pierce) Tarby of CT and she also shared a relation with Lenny’s two daughters, Lisa Fish and Jenn (Fish) Rockwell. Other family members include her kitties, whom she loved dearly, Cooper and Ginger.
Friends may call at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, NH on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 4:00-6:00 P.M. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Elizabeth’s life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association, P.O. Box 2209, New London, NH 03257.
I miss the old times of our earlier years. Liz (always just Libby to me) will remain in my heart as my little sister with a love for nature, pets and cooking. Rip Lib.
Marianne Tarby
December 18, 2021 | Sherman, CT | Family
Liz was a child of nature. Her beauty and spirit emanated to all around her. You are missed Libby.
Janis Stokes
December 15, 2021 | Grantham, NH | Friend
I didn’t know Liz for very long but long enough to know she was kind and had a good heart.
And I am so sorry for your loss. I know she is at peace.
Carole Bryant
December 15, 2021 | New London, NH | Acquaintance
My deepest sympathy and may Liz rest in peace. Thinking of you and your family.
Colleen DeAngelis
December 14, 2021 | New London, NH | Acquaintance
May she Rest In Peace. Our sincere condolences
Bob and Nancy Greiss
December 11, 2021 | Ave Maria, FL | Friend
To all those who love and will miss Liz, my condolences. She was always so kind when we worked together at MacKenna's so many years ago.
Kate D.
December 08, 2021 | New London, NH
So sad and too young, our sincere condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.
Ann, John, Jim and Leigh Waterbury
Ann Waterbury
December 08, 2021 | New London, NH | Acquaintance
Heartfelt Sympathy and condolences to Lenny, his daughters and Liz's family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth
December 07, 2021 | New London, NH | Acquaintance
I met Liz in the ski school and enjoyed her friendship through the years there. My sincere condolences to the family. Treasure the good times
Kim Lucas
December 07, 2021 | Bradford, NH | Coworker
