Marilyn A. (Keeney) Pierce, 87, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, with her loving family by her side.

She leaves her devoted husband, Ronald E. Pierce, Sr.; her loving children, Brian Beland and his wife Robin, of Colorado, Cheryl Beland, of Shrewsbury, Ronald Pierce, Jr., of Millbury, Steven Pierce, Melissa Tiberro and her husband Robert, of Sutton, Andrea Pierce, and Glenn Pierce, both of Millbury; along with six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; her siblings, Doris Manners, of New Hampshire, and Ken Keeney, of Shrewsbury; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves several cousins and close friends.

Marilyn was born in Woburn, daughter of the late Ralph and Jeanette (Riopel) Keeney. She was raised and educated in Worcester, and graduated from St. Peter’s High School, Class of 1956. She had a long career working as an Office Manager for Thom McAn, and retired in 2002.

In her free time, Marilyn enjoyed bowling, knitting and crocheting, making sweaters for her grandchildren, loved cheering on the Patriots and the Red Sox, and enjoyed many cross country trips with Ronald. She loved her friends at the Auburn Senior Center, and won many Bingo games over the years!

Marilyn was very devoted in her faith, and was a longtime communicant of North American Martyrs Parish, where she was a Eucharistic Minister for some time. She prayed the rosary every morning, and found peace in her religious routines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of the Auburn Senior Center Association, 4 Goddard Drive, Auburn, MA 01501.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marilyn’s family from 4 – 7 PM on Friday March 6th at the BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 91 Central Street, Auburn. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 AM on Saturday March 7th at North American Martyrs Church, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn – please proceed directly to church. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.