BEVERLY, MASS. — Donna (Love) Pierce, 90, wife of the late Lewis K. Pierce, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Boston, Mass., daughter of the late G. Gordon and Virginia (Hodgins) Love, Donna was raised and educated in Hamilton, where she met her soulmate Lew, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Donna lived in Beverly for many years where she raised and educated her six children prior to retiring to Portland in 1984, and had recently returned to Beverly to be with her family.

Family was her life while entertaining and cooking for a crowd was her passion. She was happiest at her camp on Long Lake in Bridgton, where she summered for over 50 years. Donna was a dog enthusiast breeding and showing Chihuahuas, shepherds and poodles. She was also an active member of the Vacationland Dog Club.

Surviving her are a sister, Dianne (Love) Denman of Wenham, Mass.; six children and their spouses, Daniel H. Pierce of Ponte Vedra, Fla., David Pierce of Beverly, Mass., Bethany Gentleman of Hamilton, Mass., Brian Pierce of Naples, Sarah Pierce-Manfre of Beverly, Mass. and Susan Sheehan of Beverly, Mass.; 12 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. 

She was also the sister of the late Gerald Love.

Private funeral services will be celebrated by the family. 

Contributions may be made in her memory to MSPCA-Angell, Attn. Donations, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 or to Allcare Hospice, 210 Market Street, Lynn, MA 01901.

Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, Mass.