BRUNSWICK — Arthur S. “Sparky” Pierce Jr. passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on February 14, 2018.

Sparky was born in Bath on September 6, 1949, to Arthur and A. Louise (Alexander) Pierce Sr.

He was raised and educated in Phippsburg, graduating from Morse High School in 1968.

Most of his life was spent on the ocean as a self-employed lobsterman working out of Sebasco. It was during those years that he authored two books, “The Sea and Its’ People” and “Lester the Lobster.” He was also very active in local politics and the Phippsburg community.

Sparky was a very active member in the Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene. On Sunday mornings Sparky would do the call to worship by ringing the church bell.

Sparky was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Eneeda LaCombe Pierce, his brother Dean Pierce and his wife Debbie. His sons and there wives; Arthur Pierce III (Marie); Owen Pierce (Rebekah); Paul Pierce (Lorana); Stephen Wallace (Tina); Aaron Wallace and his fiance Kelly and a daughter Rebekah Wallace.

He also leaves ten grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Mid Coast Hospital for their compassionate care given to Sparky in his final days.

A memorial service will be held at the Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene, 255 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018. A reception will immediately follow at the Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Club, 272 Main Road, Phippsburg.

Please make memorial donations in Sparky’s name to Wiscasset Nazarene Outreach Food Pantry.

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. See you again, dear friend. With all our love, Eneeda & Family.