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Dorothy Briggs Obituary
She was born in Worcester and lived in Shrewsbury until moving to Florida in 1978.
She is survived by her daughters: Norma L. Dickinson of Casselberry, FL, Marjorie M. Stake of Jensen Beach, FL, Nancy W. Bryant of Shrewsbury; son, David C. Briggs of Shrewsbury; and her sisters: Olive (Sue) Johnson of Port Richey, FL and Lillian Wright of South Yarmouth, MA. She also leaves 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry S. Briggs and son, Richard H. Briggs.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dorothy S. Briggs to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104-2396.
She will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury MA, in the Spring.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John & Alice Wilson
December 12, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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