Leon R. Pierce Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leon R. Pierce (West Hartford, Connecticut), born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 11, 2018 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon R. Pierce to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Helen (Malone); and his siblings, Paul, Ray, Robert Pierce and Phyllis Saunders.

He is survived by: his children, Thomas (Dawn) of Marblehead, MA, Susan of Durham, NC, Molly Healey (Thomas) of Mineola, NY, Dana (Mary) of Trumbull, CT, Leon III (Lauren) of Hopewell Junction, NY and Sean of New York, NY; and his grandchildren, Taylor Pierce, Brendan Healey, Liam Pierce, Matthew Healey, Jack Pierce, Bridget Healey and Maggie Pierce. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Dr. Leon Pierce online to the UConn Educational Leadership Department @ https://bit.ly.