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Eugene Briere Obituary
He was born in Easthampton, and is the son of the late Alfred and Rose (Leduc) Briere.
Hap retired over 40 years ago as a technical illustrator supervisor at Dover Air Force Base and is a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Army Air Corp.
Hap was married to the late Joan (Parsons) Briere who passed away in 2015. He leaves his brothers Richard Briere and his wife Carol of Southwick, and Adrien Briere and his wife Agnes of Holyoke, and a sister Lucy Henchey of Southampton. Besides his wife and his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers Raymond, Alfred, Lucien and Roland and his sisters Doris Sawyer, Margaret and Anne Briere.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church, 33 Adams St., Easthampton, followed with burial with military honors in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. There are no calling hours. The Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home is handling his arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of the Valley Beautification Fund, 33 Adams St., Easthampton, MA 01027.
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Anna Mabry
February 23, 2016
Hap was an great artist and had a great sense of humor. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy and Don Boisvert
February 19, 2016
To Haps Family,
Hap and Joan were dear Goshen
neighbors, separated by one road.
Our fondest memories of Hap were
visits to his studio on Sears Road
with our daughters. He would proudly
show us his latest works of art. On each visit, our girls would learn some technique from the master teacher!
Hap is now with his beautiful Joan.
His spirit of generosity and welcoming will never leave us!
Eugene Briere
February 18, 2016
We never had a traditional father-son relationship but I still loved you and looked forward to seeing you when you came by. Over the years I always knew you were there should I ever needed you. May you rest in peace.
Jim & Tom Welch
February 18, 2016
My son and I worked for Hap and Joan many, many times. We always joked that they were ALWAYS the brightest part of our days.
May they share the greatest of peace now that they're together again.
Your old Handymen, Jim & Tom
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Melissa Wajda
February 16, 2016
HAP.....You will be strongly missed...I had the great privilege of caring for you in the last 18 months being in your home and listening to your many stories,and hearing you express your LOVE for Joan...Hap I am happy this life ended just the way you wanted,in your home your bed asleep and comfortable..I will miss you greatly it's nice to think you will be watching over me..
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