This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby, Pierce Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/646 Message Board Post: Pierce, Clifton F., 91, of Barre and formerly of Montpelier, died December 27, 2003 at his home. He was born in Montpelier on April 18, 1912, son of Joseph and Allie (Colby) Pierce. He attended St. MichaelÕs School in Montpelier and was a 1931 graduate of St. MichaelÕs High School. On August 19, 1950, he married Leola Jarrett in St. Augustine Church in Montpelier. She died Feb. 18, 1979. He was employed by Endicott Johnson Shoe Store and worked in Barre, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier and Keene, N.H. He managed the Montpelier store from 1947 until his retirement in 1977. He owned and operated Sideline Antiques for over 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater and received five battle stars. He was a member of St. Augustine Church, Bishop Brady Council #399 of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion #3 and Brown-Johnson Post #792 VFW. He was also a member of the Montpelier Senior Citizens Center. He is predeceased by two sisters, M! argery Grimes and Helena Lewis; a brother, Clyde Pierce; a niece and three nephews. Survivors include grand nieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews.