Phyllis G. Pierce

Phyllis Gertrude Pierce, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Canton, NY on September 30, 2010 while under the care of her family and Hospice of the St. Lawrence Valley.
Born March 3, 1919 in Auckland, New Zealand, the daughter of the late Alan and Ruth Broderick. As a fiancé©, Phyllis came to America after WWII to marry Edwin N. Pierce in Boston, MA, July 14, 1946.
She will be remembered best for opening her heart and home to others including 2 AFS students, 2 fresh air children, 8 unwed mothers and providing a safe haven from domestic violence.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Edwin of Canton; children Sharon of MI; Kerry of FL; and Wendy Lee (Chuck) of FL; 2 adoptive daughters, Jo of Italy; Peggy of Boston; grandsons Jeffrey of Afghanistan and Jonathan (Deanna) of WY; and great-grandchildren, Trace and Teagan of WY; two sisters, Doreen and Isobel in New Zealand and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton with Rev. Mike catanzaro, officiating. Friends will be recieved at a reception to follow.