John F. Peirce, “Fred," 78, of Wareham, passed away August 4 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. John is the husband of Joan D. Wilson of Wareham.

Born in Malden, he was the son of the late John F. and Grace M. (Robertson) Peirce.

John attended Everett Public Schools and is a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran. John worked as a model builder for the Raytheon Company and also repaired outboard motors.

He is a former member of the Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548 and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife, boating, diving, and traveling.

John is the stepfather Sandra Weintraub of Florida and is also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services and burial with military honors at the Massachusetts National Cemetery were private. Funeral arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home.

Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice. For online guestbook, please visit warehamvillagefuneralhome.com.