Bertha S. Pierce, 91, (Mrs. Robert F. Pierce, Jr.) of Northfield, died May 6, 2009. Mrs. Pierce was a native of Red Creek, New York, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Frost) Stevens. She graduated from Red Creek High School and the University of Rochester. She married Robert F. Pierce, Jr. of Lyndonville, Vermont in May 1946. They moved to Northfield that same year. Mr. Pierce served as Executive Secretary of the Vermont Headmaster's Association from 1964 until his death in 1975.

Mrs. Pierce was a member of the Northfield Methodist Parish, the United Methodist Women, and the Northfield Historical Society. She served for many years as treasurer of her church and as a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Village of Northfield for 16 years, including several terms as Chairman. She volunteered at the Northfield Elementary School and at the Brown Public Library.

Mrs. Pierce leaves a son, Robert F. Pierce, III and his wife, Susan of Eliot, Maine; a daughter, Linell Pierce, and her husband, Michael Campbell of Milton, Vermont; four grandchildren, Robin and David Pierce and Joseph and Grace Emery; a sister, Beth Reynolds and a brother, Dale Stevens, and his wife, Vivian of New York; a sister in-law, Mrs. Katherine Belden of Essex Junction; and several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes, there are no calling hours. A private burial service will be held in Lyndon Center Vermont, at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in her memory to Camp TA-Kum- TA, Box 576, Waterbury, VT 05676, Central VT Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Rd., Berlin, VT 05641 or United Methodist Church, 152 S. Main St., Northfield, VT 05663. Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield assisted with the arrangements.