Robert "Bob" E. Pierce

PITTSBURG, NH -- Mr. Robert E. “Bob” Pierce, 78, of Pittsburg, NH, passed away early on Saturday morning, August 7, 2010, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown, NH. Born on March 19, 1932, in Nashua, NH, Bob was the son of the late Theodore and Emma (Martin) Pierce. He was educated in Nashua and served with honor in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict from 1950-53. After his military service, Bob went to work as a lab technician for Sanders Associates in Nashua for 13 years. In 1969, he moved with his family north to Pittsburg and purchased the Powder Horn Lodge, operating it until 1985. But he continued his interest in engineering, and he was always inventing things. Bob even had three patents to his credit. He will be well remembered for his craft work, the Pierce Clocks, his hand-crafted puzzles and other things made from old barn boards. Bob also loved to hunt and fish, and he was an avid gold prospector. Bob was very involved in his community and can be credited with helping bring snowmobiling to the Pittsburg area. The Pierces were the first in the area to winterize their cabins and cater to visiting snowmobilers. He helped to organize the first Easter Seal Ride-In and he was also involved with the first Sliver Bunnell Dog Sled Race. He also had a keen interest in politics, and he was a past president of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, he was a member of the NH Conservation Commission, and he served on the board of directors of the NH Snowmobile Association for many years. Bob leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Constance “Connie” J. (Conery) Pierce of Pittsburg, NH; five children, Linda J. Young and husband Richard of East Barre, Vt., Jon R. Pierce and wife Kathleen of Oakdale, Conn., Dale A. Pierce and wife Itir of Colorado Springs, Colo., Scott P. Pierce of Lortin, Va., and Barry C. Pierce and wife Paula of The Berkshires, Mass.; three brothers, Theodore W. Pierce of Nashua, NH, George L. Pierce and wife Janet of Venice, Fl., and Paul Salvail of Nashua, NH; two sisters, Beverly A. McMahon of Pelham, NH, and Betty Jo Overton and husband George of Merrimack, NH; eleven grandchildren; two great-granchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Pierce is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Brenda Pierce in 1973, and a brother, Ronald Pierce. There are no calling hours. A graveside funeral service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery in Pittsburg, NH. Pastor Janet Young will officiate. Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Pierce’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871, or at www.ahaf.org. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Robert "Bob" E. Pierce

March 19, 1932 - August 7, 2010