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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.
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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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