Patricia N. Pierce

November 25, 1929 - April 20, 2021

Rye – Patricia Nelson (Murphy) Pierce 91, wife of the late Francis Pierce passed away peacefully at Webster at Rye in Rye, NH on Tuesday April 20, 2021. Born November 25, 1929 in Middleton, MA she was the daughter of Martin and Ebba (Nelson) Murphy, she lived most of her life in North Andover, MA and Hampton, NH. Pat was a Nurse at Danvers State Hospital and a Welfare Officer for the Town of Hampton NH until she retired in 1994. Pat had many hobbies including painting, sewing, knitting, and cooking. Her greatest love though was her family. She enjoyed Sunday dinners, seeing her grandchildren grow, passing on her traditions and recipes to all of us through her family cookbook that we will all treasure. She will be forever missed but never forgotten by her family. We will continue to pass on her traditions and live life to its fullest with her strength and courage in our hearts. She is survived by her son Thomas Wake and his wife Diane of Hampton NH. Her six grandchildren, Cheryl Carlisle and her husband Michael of Rochester, NH, Suzanne Correll of Portsmouth, NH, Amie Morgado and her husband Paul of Epping, NH, Dustin Wake and his girlfriend Ashley Zwiercan of Nottingham, NH, Robin Wake of Belmont, NH and Nicole Wake of Hampton, NH. Her great grand-children Joshua, Rose and Braelyn, Taya Pacy and her great-great grandson Izaiah. She was predeceased by her son Daniel P. Wake and her husband Francis Pierce. We will never forget the care she lovingly gave to husband Frank and son Danny during their last days. It meant more to us than she will ever know. She also loved her stay at Webster at Rye and the family would like to send our deepest appreciation to everyone who cared for her and supported her in any way. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made the COVID-19 Frontline Health Worker Fund, c/o IntraHealth International, Attn: The Development Team, 6340 Quadrangle Drive, Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 .