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Roger Briggs Obituary

Roger Briggs

1951 - 2012 SAVOY Roger Briggs, 60, of 423 Main Rd., died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.

Born in Adams on Sept. 10, 1951, son of the late Richard B. and Theresa Gazelle Briggs, he attended Adams schools. Mr. Briggs was employed for many years as a custodian for the North Adams Regional Hospital. His last place of employment was for the Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, retiring due to his illness. He enjoyed video games and his remote control helicopters. The love of his life was helping homeless animals. He will be sadly missed by his Golden Retrievers, Mickey, Raya, Brandi, and Lexie.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, the former Diane Robert, whom he married on Aug. 21, 1970; seven brothers, Daniel Briggs of Vermont, Norman Briggs of Florida, James Briggs and his wife Noreen of Pittsfield, George, Raymond, Joseph and his wife Betsy and Richard B Briggs Jr. and his wife Kimberly, all of Adams; three sisters, Diane Giroux of Florida, Marcella Briggs of Clarksburg and Rosa McKeon of Adams.

He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

FUNERAL NOTICE: The services for Robert Briggs will take place Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at 12 PM from the TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME, 6 Summer St., Adams. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the funeral home.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 7, 2012.
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Diane, I was so sorry to hear about Roger. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything, remember I am right down the street. Paula

Paula Markland

August 16, 2012

Aunt Di,We will all miss Uncle Roger. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you! Dawn,Jaime,Corey,Chris and Heather

August 12, 2012

Sorry for your loss!

Your cousin

Barbara (Pelkey) Oxley

August 10, 2012

Roger is on of my cousin"s.so sorry for your loss.i am out of state right now.my name is barbara oxley.

Barbara Oxley

August 10, 2012

Dear Diane, When I heard from my sister Lisa that Roger had passed, my heart immediately went out to you and I so wished I could be there to give you a huge hug. I have always appreciated our friendship and am thankful that we walked together through some challenging times. Please know that I am with you in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I would love to talk to you on the phone and will try to get in touch soon. My love is with you. May God hold you in the palm of his hands during this difficult season.
Jo Ann (Crosby) Ryckman

Jo Ann Ryckman

August 9, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Uncle Roger

carol beauchamp

August 8, 2012

Di-
I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. Love you-
Linda, Glenn and Devon

Linda Overbaugh

August 8, 2012

Dear Di,These last couple of weeks Rog and You showed me what true love was. You both had the strength I have never seen before. Rest in peace Roger. I am here for you,Di,always Debi

August 7, 2012

Dear Diane, John and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Brenda Schaffrick

August 7, 2012

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. As many know Roger was a great guy. He was such a generous man, and would be willing to help anyone.His animals will miss him deeply. You are in my thoughts and prayers<3

Amanda Emery

August 7, 2012

Diane -- Steve and I are sorry for your loss. We only met Roger a couple of times -- but he seemed like a sweet man. You are in our thoughts.

Steve and Marie Greenleaf

August 7, 2012

Diane Peter and I are so sorry for your loss. Hopefully your memories will give you some peace during this difficult time. Roger is in a much better place now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pete and Lynn

Lynn Gancarz

August 7, 2012

Diane,

So sorry to hear of Rogers passing. May he rest in peace now. I am thinking of you Diane and the good times we had. ~ Heidi

Heidi Bailey

August 7, 2012

so sorry for your loss .we will keep you in our prays.Rest in peace uncle Roger.

Tammy brigg-malloy

August 7, 2012

Diane we are so sorry for your loss.We will keep you in our prays.Rest in peace Roger..
Joe & Gigi

Joe Shaw

August 7, 2012

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