SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Kathleen Ann Pierce, age 70, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, after a long illness.

Born on January 20, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Edith Pierce.  In 1968 Kathleen married Thomas E. Brophy.  She is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Mark) Freebern and her two grandchildren, Jamie Patrick and Jessica Ann Freebern, who are the light of her life; her brother Raymond (Jackie) Pierce and niece Andrea Pierce (Randy) Greer.

Kathleen was deeply loved and will be remembered for her love of red roses.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Saratoga Hospital for their dedicated care that was provided to Kathleen.

At Kathleen's request, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, privately, at the Historic Church of St. Peter on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Soup Kitchen Saratoga County located at 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com