Reverend will be remembered for his happy smile and his from-the-heart sermons
The Reverend Stewart Pierson of Blue Hill and Deer Isle, Maine, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Whitney Place in Natick, Mass., at age 87. Stewart was an Episcopal priest, born in New York City, who served four parishes over 40 years, in Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Lakewood, Ohio; and South Burlington, Vt. He spent summers with his family in Deer Isle since 1966, where he proudly sailed his 18-foot Flying Scot. He was an avid squash and tennis player, an excellent amateur pianist, a lover of his cherished dogs, and a cheerful, warm person to everyone he met. He is survived by his wife, Julie Burger Pierson, of Blue Hill, Maine, and his children, Stewart Jr. of Framingham, Mass., and his wife, Shannon; and Sarah Pierson Wolff of St. Louis and her, husband, Michael. He was deeply committed to his grandchildren, Aspen, Gray, Summer and Cole Pierson; and Pierson (1999-2002), Harbor, Julia and Hobie Wolff, all of whom spent part of each summer with him on Sunshine in Deer Isle. His happy smile, from-the-heart sermons, willingness to help others and love of life will be remembered with great fondness by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be offered on June 28, 2025, 11 a.m., at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church in Deer Isle. A Zoom link to the service will be available for friends unable to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Brendan’s Church, PO Box 305, Deer Isle, ME 04627; Island Heritage Trust, 420 Sunset Rd., Deer Isle, ME 04627; or Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1436, Williston, VT 05495…
Reverend will be remembered for his happy smile and his from-the-heart sermons
The Reverend Stewart Pierson of Blue Hill and Deer Isle, Maine, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Whitney Place in Natick, Mass., at age 87. Stewart was an Episcopal priest, born in New York City, who served four parishes over 40 years, in Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Lakewood, Ohio; and South Burlington, Vt. He spent summers with his family in Deer Isle since 1966, where he proudly sailed his 18-foot Flying Scot. He was an avid squash and tennis player, an excellent amateur pianist, a lover of his cherished dogs, and a cheerful, warm person to everyone he met. He is survived by his wife, Julie Burger Pierson, of Blue Hill, Maine, and his children, Stewart Jr. of Framingham, Mass., and his wife, Shannon; and Sarah Pierson Wolff of St. Louis and her, husband, Michael. He was deeply committed to his grandchildren, Aspen, Gray, Summer and Cole Pierson; and Pierson (1999-2002), Harbor, Julia and Hobie Wolff, all of whom spent part of each summer with him on Sunshine in Deer Isle. His happy smile, from-the-heart sermons, willingness to help others and love of life will be remembered with great fondness by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be offered on June 28, 2025, 11 a.m., at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church in Deer Isle. A Zoom link to the service will be available for friends unable to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Brendan’s Church, PO Box 305, Deer Isle, ME 04627; Island Heritage Trust, 420 Sunset Rd., Deer Isle, ME 04627; or Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1436, Williston, VT 05495…