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PIERCE, DEBBIE G., 56
PIERCE, DEBBIE G., 56, of Warren, passed away in the comfort of her home and family on December 17. Born in Montpelier on June 13, 1956, she was the daughter of Betsy (Humphrey) Dolloff and the late Wayne Dolloff. On July 2, 1977, Debbie married Larry H. Pierce in Waterbury. Debbie attended Harwood Union High School in Duxbury and then, as a young woman, went to work at the Sugarbush Ski Area, first as a secretary and then in food service. Following, Debbie became a state-licensed daycare provider which she operated from her home for several years. She later worked at Mehuron's Supermarket in Waitsfield, both as a cashier and in the State Liquor Store before venturing out on her own as a private, residential housekeeper in the Mad River Valley. Most recently, Debbie worked in the Deli Department at Shaw's Supermarket in Waitsfield. In her leisure time, she and Larry enjoyed watching racing at Thunder Road and camping on Silver Lake and at Little River State Park. Her family lovingly remembers Debbie for natural abilities as a chef, the joy she felt being around her large and loving family and especially being Nana to her five wonderful grandchildren. Debbie is survived by her mother, Betsy Dolloff of Waterbury; her husband of 35 years, Larry Pierce of Warren; their children, Eydye Pierce of Waitsfield, Nate Pierce and wife, Linda, of Waitsfield; five grandchildren; four sisters, Shelley Ploof and husband, Larry, of Barre, Diane Farnham and husband, Paul, of Knoxville, Tenn., Penny Persico and husband, Frank, of Bristol, N.H., and Linda Stirewalt and husband, Mark, of Waterbury Center; her beloved feline companion, Evelyn; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. A sister, Lisa Foss, predeceased Debbie.
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