Barbara Tiernan, 95

Nov 3, 2022

WAREHAM – Barbara E. (Pierce) Tiernan, 95, of Wareham, passed away at Sippican Healthcare Center, Marion. She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Tiernan and the daughter of the late Leroy F. and Mildred M. (Winslow) Pierce.

She was born in Middleboro and lived in Wareham for most of her life. She graduated from Wareham High School.

Mrs. Tiernan enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and chocolate.

Mrs. Tiernan worked as a bookkeeper at Hayden Separator for many years before retiring.

Survivors include a daughter, Patty A. Bither of West Wareham; a son, Douglas Tiernan and his wife Lillian of Rochester; 4 grandchildren Nicole Poitras of Marion, Douglas Tiernan and his wife Audra of Fairhaven, Erik Tiernan and his wife Denise of West Wareham and Tyler Tiernan of Fairhaven; 10 great grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. She was predeceased by her baby daughter, Rae Tiernan, her daughter, Penny Tiernan, and her sister, Hazel Coggeshall.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Center Cemetery, Tihonet Road, Wareham.

Arrangements are by Chapman Funerals and Cremations – WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com.