Pierce, Donald
May 27, 1931 ~ June 28, 2026
DONALD EDGAR PIERCE
May 27, 1931 – June 28, 2026
On Sunday June 28, one month after celebrating his 95th birthday, DONALD EDGAR PIERCE slipped quietly from the presence of his beloved family into the arms of his Heavenly father. There he has joined his parents Edgar and Mabel Pierce, his sister Norma Jean Miller, and precious daughter Brenda Jean Pierce.
His legacy lives on through those left behind…
- His cherished wife of 71 years Donna Evelyn Pierce
- His loved daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl Pierce Cassin, Laurie and Mike McAndrew, and Lisa and Steve Symons
- His adored grandchildren J.J. Cassin, Mallory Cassin and Rob Medeiros, Christopher and Kathy Symons, Shauna Balger and Aaron Tregear, Ashley and Tom Pye, Jessica and Jamie Bere, and Troy Symons
- His joyful great grandchildren Wyatt, Ethan, Ayden, Nixon, Teresa, Charlie, and Parker
- also fondly remembered by Moira (McAndrew) Vince, Kyle McAndrew, and Alanna (McAndrew) Laface and their families.
Don met the love of his life, Donna, at a dance in Watford, Ontario. Together they built a house on the 4th Concession of (then) Moore Township on his parents’ farm just outside Brigden, and raised their family of four girls there. He stewarded the land and livestock alongside his Dad, and also worked at Polymer/Polysar. In later years Don and Donna would move to Brigden, then on to Petrolia.
For the past four-plus years, Don found his home at Lambton Meadowview Villa (Petrolia), where he received exceptional attention from a caring staff and many residents and families who became his ‘second family’.
Don was an active member of Brigden United Church, a dedicated volunteer at the Brigden Fair, a founding member of the Legacy Lappers team, and lifetime member of I.O.O.F.
Don deeply loved his wife and family, and thrived most when visiting with people (or relaxing in a chaise lounge).
His favourite places were anywhere his family and friends were, sitting by the St. Clair River watching the ships pass by, behind the wheel of a Ford tractor, at the Red Coconut (Fort Myers Beach, Florida), or at Lambton United Church Centre. He enjoyed dancing a good waltz or polka, beating his kids at a game of cards, teasing and joking, gospel music, milkshakes, and pumpkin pie with ice cream and real maple syrup.
A visit in recent years would not be complete for him until he had told us “I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.”…something he made sure we all knew through his words and actions.
…we knew, Donald…..we knew you loved us…
VISITATION
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, Brigden on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00pm.
FUNERAL
Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2:00pm from the funeral home.
INTERMENT
Interment to follow at Bear Creek Cemetery.
DONATIONS
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to L.C.D.S., Brigden United Church or the charity of your choice.
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I send sincere condolences to you Donna and your family.
Don was a great, hardworking man.
He spent many hours at the fairgrounds fair weekend keeping the administration area clean.
He loved that rocking chair in the office and we enjoyed the conversatijvn.
Memories will carry you throuh this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss Cheryl. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
We really appreciated all the work Don did at the Brigden Fair
He always had a great smile and such a friendly man
Don was missed when he wasn’t coming to the fair
He will be greatly missed by all those that knew him
Donna and your Entire Families, i was so saddened to hear about my good friend Don. I only knew Don the last few years as he went to our Day Program at LMV and eventually ended up in the Nursing Home where i continued to visit him . Don was quite a card and loved to talk and was amazing at trivia while he was with us ! He was very sharp and was usually right 9 times out of 10 lol . Don loved to joke around with us all and was a book of knowledge. Don loved his Family and would talk about them often they were his world especially His wife Donna which came every day to visit him. Thinking of you all at this difficult time ! I will miss my visits with him and Don ! Love Always Maureen Bailey xoxo
Donna and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Don
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Donna, our little choir was thinking of you yesterday at church as we were singing the anthem with thoughts about ageing. May Don rest peacefully now in the arms of our Lord Jesus and be reunited with his precious daughter Brenda in the heavenly kingdom. I will always have special memories of Don not only through church music but from many visits and lunches together. And thank you Don for the many rides you gave me to church once you had moved in to Petrolia.
Deepest sympathies Donna, girls and families. Don was a man who lived and loved with everything he had always ready to lend a helping hand. My memories of him go back to when I was a little girl. Hugs to each of you.
So very sorry to hear the news Donna my mom Lou and I send you a big hug. Sincere condolences to the whole family. Cindy & Lou