ROCHESTER — Ruth Borden (Forsythe) Pierce, 92, of 4 Central Ave., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover after a brief illness. Born Dec. 28, 1917, in Boston, Mass., she was the ninth and last child of the late Frank and Nellie Mae (Rouse) Forsythe. She spent most of her youth in Roxbury until her marriage. She then lived in various towns in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and California, although considered her home base to be New Hampshire, having lived there in various towns since the 1940s.Ruth was known and loved as an active, enthusiastic wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, who was a always ready and willing to participate in home and town events. One of her dreams was to have been an entertainer. She often sang and danced at events sponsored by the local musical societies and granges, where she resided. As a teen, Ruth even sang for the mayor of Boston at the Boston City Music Hall. Her love of music and dance made her a much sought after choice for these venues and events. Other activities she enjoyed were homemaking, gardening, knitting, cooking and crocheting and contributing her time to the Unity Historical Society up until early 2003 to 2004. She was predeceased by her husband, Bryce Pierce Sr. in 1973 and her longtime partner of 23 years, Cliff Stone, in 2001. She is survived by her son, Bryce Pierce Jr. of Claremont; daughters, Elinor Driggs of Rochester, Marjorie Scott of Newport, N.H., and Elizabeth Hoadley of Centerbrook, Conn., as well as her beloved nephew, Bill Fairweather of Beverly, Mass. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Ruth will be greatly missed by family and friends. Services will be held at the convenience of the family in Centerbrook, Conn. Arrangements are under the care of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral, 86 South Main St., Rochester N.H.Please visit and sign the online guest book at www.edgerlyfh.com.Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest book.