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FRANCIS BRIGGS Obituary


FRANCIS KENNETH BRIGGS (Age 88)  
On Monday, December 5, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Anne Theresa Briggs; father of William (Jane) Briggs, Theresa (Robert) Hornung and Robert (Steve) Briggs; grandfather of Tess and Shane Briggs; and brother Harry (Margaret) Briggs, Jr. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, Tuesday, December 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; where the Mass of Christian Burial will be follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 11, 2016.

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December 11, 2016

Bobby and Steve, My deepest condolences upon the loss of your Dad. God bless you all.

Garrick Claggett

December 11, 2016

May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace. May you also find strength in God to aid you both now and in the coming days a head. (Isaiah 40:26; 29) My regards for to the family for your loss.

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