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Community mourns the loss of Dave Pierson

August 15th, 2012

The Star Island community recently lost a dear friend, former staff member, and long-time Shoaler: Dave Pierson.

His many years as winter caretaker, with his wife Edith, and time spent as island engineer, among other roles, kept the island running for decades. The island celebrated Dave’s life by ringing the chapel bell 2 p.m. Tuesday in parallel with a mainland service.

We cannot express our condolences enough to Dave’s family and friends.

Read more about Dave on the Vaughn Cottage Web site.


Star Island is one of the rocky, wind-swept Isles of Shoals, located off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire. For over 100 years, summers here have provided individuals and families with a welcome respite from their busy mainland lives.

Star Island Corporation is a nonprofit organization which maintains the island and its facilities and provides hospitality services for visitors.

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