Robert Pierson
Dan McClelland
Robert A. Pierson, beloved husband of Anne K. Pierson passed away peacefully on August 14, 2016 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehab Center in Albany. The son of the late Alva C. and Flora (Gauthier) Pierson, Robert was born in Tupper Lake, on May 5, 1929. Robert was married to his soulmate Anne Keeler on July 1, 1950 and they were blessed with 66 wonderful years of marriage.
Robert served his country in the US Navy from 1946 to 1948. He received his Bachelor’s degree in education in 1960 and his Master’s degree in 1961 and began his teaching career in the Albany City School District. He taught for over 20 years at the Bethlehem Central School system retiring in 1991. After his retirement, Bob volunteered for the American Red Cross delivering blood to hospitals one day a week for about 18years.
Robert is survived by his wife, Anne K. Pierson; his sisters-in-law: Helen Beck and Ruth Oksala; 12 nieces and nephews to whom he immensely enjoyed being “Uncle Bob” over the years. They include Douglas Keeler, Kathleen Lefebvre and Kevin Keeler all of Tupper Lake.
In keeping with Robert’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.
To leave a personal message for Bob’s family, please visit www.newcomer albany.com.
Memorial donations may be made in Robert’s name to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, Florida 32256, your local V.F.W. or to a charity of your choice.