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Jimmy Briggs
March 30, 2021
I miss the early mornings of the donut shop, watching you and Steve make those donuts. Tasting them fresh after the glaze still dripping off.
Cindy
August 22, 2011
Missing you so much...Brian, Annie, Joshua, and I watched some family movies last week...we were in Florida with you and mom, Annie was 6, Joshua was 3...I wish we had taken video of other visits, it was nice to hear you laugh and to see you hug my kids....I love you!
June 22, 2011
Allie, I sure do miss hearing your voice over the phone and then seeing you in July when you and Lou would come up for the summer. I think of you and Jerry all the time. Miss you both so very much. RIP Love Lorna Briggs
June 20, 2011
hey daddy, yesterday was Father's day and I felt a little lost not calling you...I probably should have called mom but I had just talked to her and was still emotional over it...I miss you, I miss hearing your voice in the background when I talk to mom on the phone, getting in on the conversation ;)...there are so many little ordinary things that bring up the reality that you are not here anymore...I take heart in knowing that I will see you again and I think these moments of deep sadness just remind me to let those I love know they are treasured and not to let anything come between us that is not good. You taught me alot and I am thankful. I love you. Cindy
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April 15, 2011
Hi Dad, Mom's birthday is around the corner. I'll do the best I can to make her happy. We may take her bowling...I think she'll like that. Guide her to be at peace on that day, I know it will be hard for her. Love yu Anne Renae
February 16, 2011
Allie, I think of you all the time. I do miss you a lot and I really do hope that you and Jerry have hooked up together.
Jerry always looked up to you and I want the two of you together. RIP Allie, I love you and miss you.
February 15, 2011
Dear Dad, Mom has your last teddybear resting on her pillow, We love you. Valentine's day just isn't the same without you. love. Anne Renae
Cindy Atkin
February 15, 2011
Dad - I love you! Meant to write this yesterday but well, it's me and I'm late with this kind of thing. Mom will get a card from me hopefully by the end of the week...it just wouldn't be the same if I actually got it to her on time. So Happy Valentine's Day, a day late...I miss you....Cindy
January 16, 2011
Dear Dad, It has been over 2months since your physical body has left my sight and touch. I had hoped that by now I would feel not so lonely. Each day I wish to hear you moving around the house while I am getting up for work. I miss coming home from work and seeing you at the table listening to your radio, just waiting to have a conversation about how concerned you are for the country and your family. Mom and I are still having our moments of tears together, it is hard missing you. I talk to you often I hope you can hear me. I love you dad...
Anne Renae
Me and Dad, 1994
Cindy (Briggs) Atkin
December 14, 2010
Aw Daddy I miss you! Thanks so much for loving me. I’ll never forget you hugging me with tears in your eyes when I got there last December (2009)…mom was worrying about me driving from Daytona to your house and you told her I was a grown woman not a child! but I know you were just as concerned about me! What a blessing it was to see you and mom making pork pies. Cracked me up…you two were so cute! It was a short but sweet visit and I had to head home to see this “snowmagedden” we were having back in Virginia. So thankful we could all be there for you and mom during those long months following your surgery. So thankful for Mom, Anne, Stephen, Becky, Michael and Janie – don’t know if I ever would have seen the strengths as well as tender hearts that make up our family without us all coming together in this situation, it would have been nice to acknowledge it all in another way but it is out there now – a blessing and I’m glad we’re family. Thankful to have had time with you in the hospital at various times (amazing because I am not good with hospitals) and even though I tried to be firm, (like my sisters – I really wanted to be strong) and make you do what the nurses were telling you, you knew , I’m not one of the bossy ones ;), at least not with you…I liked sharing the twinkle in your eyes when I let up and you felt you were winning….competition, our lives were full of it. I will miss your laughter, the sound of your voice, the warmth of your arms, the twinkle in your eyes and the lessons of the right way to do things…like scooping ice cream out of the carton with a knife. :) I love you Dad!
To Mom, Anne, Stephen, Becky, Mike, Janie and all the rest (like Gilligan’s Island – spouses/grandchildren) –I wish I could find words to express all that is in my heart ! I LOVE YOU!
To my aunts: Wilma, Iva, Diana, Valda: You were each my dad’s favorite -- until another one called! :) I love you!
Now should I break out in song “We are Family” I don’t know how many times that played in the Donut Shop in the 80’s! :) We are family though and I am very happy about it!! Hugs to all!
Cynthia Rose (the middle child)
Judy Kettelle
December 13, 2010
Lou and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss of Allie. He was such a special person. He touched so very many people in different ways but always lasting. Dewey and I truly enjoyed hearing some of his life experiences at the Golden Corral or wherever we would meet. His friendship was a blessing and will be cherished. We also admired how he loved you Lou and your family. He would show it in his voice and eyes. He is not suffering anymore. Certainly Allie lived his life to the fullest.
God Bless you all
Love,
Judy and Dewey Kettelle
Lou Briggs
December 13, 2010
To my Children, All of you, Anne Rena,Stephen,Cynthia,Rebecca,Michael,
Jane and your broher Frederick (Ricky) who has always been with me. I thank the Lord that all of you were with me at the last days of your Dad's life. He was so proud of you. Always wanting the best for you. "Their great kids" some of his last words to me. I agree with him and thank you all for the time you gave with all your hearts this difficult last year. All of you left your routine of your days to be with him and help him survive so to have three great months more sitting in his favorite chair looking at life in our neighborhood and even riding his trike for 20miles the day before his return to the hospital. He would say many times,"I don't know how to thank Anne Renae and everyone for how they took care of me." His heart was overflowing with gratitude and lovefor everyone of you. Pastor Pete told him,(On his visit to see Dad in Florida)
"The Lord will handle that part for you." I agreed while all present in tears. Dad held his emotions in his heart and seldom spoke out loud about all of you. His love for the future of his grandkids were so deep with concern and also for Kendra his 1st great grandchild. All of you have shown your love for Dad by the way you have treated and cared for me.
Words cannot espress what I have in my heart for the months, days and every hour of my life with you,Our children, Yes, the Lord will give back in his way , your love for Dad and I. I love you,
God bless you. DAd will always be with me especially when I see each one of you. Love always, Mom
:Lucile Briggs
December 12, 2010
To all who have sent their sympathy to me and my family, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your thoughts, stories about Allie instilled in all of us fond memories we will remember. At least once a day tell someone you love them for tomorrow may be to late. Much happiness and good health to all.
Mrs. Lou Briggs
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. God's Blessing and safe travels .
Bonnie Harpin
December 10, 2010
Dear Aunt Lou,
It seems like just yesterday you and Uncle Allie stopped in to visit with Dad when we were at Barber's Pond fishing. It saddens me to hear of his passing and yet I have peace in knowing that seeing Uncle Allie always made dads day and now they are together again.
You and the family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Bonnie (Briggs) Harpin
Diana Dodge
December 10, 2010
Memories---Brother#1 Been thinking of you as a young dairy farmer,Frenchtown Farmer baseball pitcher,milkman ,Truck driver hauling hay out of Cananda, learning to make donuts at Echcosons in Wakefield, and ALLIE'S DONUT SHOP!! What a hard working man you were,and loved it! You would do it all again for Lucile and your children Anne, Stephen , Cindy, Becky, Mike, Jane, and Ricky may he RIP.Ilove you Brother#1Sister#3Diana &Bob too!
Linda McCarthy
December 9, 2010
My sincere condolences to Valda and her family on the loss of her brother. May your memories keep him alive in your heart.
Paula (Phelps) Labrie
December 9, 2010
So sorry about the families loss. A great man now is a bright star in heaven. He will be missed by many.
Valda Gould
December 9, 2010
So many things I can say. Most of the things have already been said. He truly was a remarkable man. He'll always be a special part of me right along with my son. The days we spent working together at the donut shop, were probably the best days of my life. We did so much together, talked so much together. (Eat alot together.) Every day with this man was a great day!! We never argued, fought, or disagreed on anything. He was the father I never had. He taught me so much about life and helped me to grow. All of Allies family were my family...all the times I baby sat for you and Lou while she ran her errands, Lou and I have a few special times we shared that no one knew about. We had all our special times all of us..right down to Janie!! It gives me great pleasure and pride to be carring on for my brother in his tradition. I wouldn't change it for the world. Most of all I remember the day Allie cried when I left to go to Illinois. I'll never forget that day I felt so loved and so sad at the same time. I'll miss you and I know your with Kenny, May you and all our brothers and sister rest in peace. I miss you all. Soon we will all be together in God's house. Love you Frederick Alvin, Sister #5
Allie, Mike, Lou. 2003 Aunt Valda's 54th
Michael Briggs
December 5, 2010
Jane (Briggs) Miozzi
December 4, 2010
Everyone is welcome to attend the services. Please come out and bring your smiles and not too much black (He didn't like the color)Thank you
Jane (Briggs) Miozzi
December 3, 2010
We have planned a Sat.,December 18th memorial and celebration of Allie's life.
Calling hours will be from 12-3. Celebration of life service will begin at 4:00.
All to take place at
Living Hope Christian Church on rte.2 (730 South County Trail) in North Kingstown.
We hope to honor him with laughter, love and by sharing stories of a remarkable man whose life was full and well lived.
On behalf of the family, we thank you all so very much.
Janie ( Allie's youngest :>)
Susan Bailey
December 2, 2010
A remarkable man with an undeniable presence. I am blessed to be able to have fond memories of him, and to have been able to know his wonderful family. Stephen, Michael, Lou, and Bonnie..you are all in my most sincere prayers. I love you all.
Iva Lussier
November 27, 2010
Dear Lou and Anne Renae, Stephen Gerard, Cynthia Rose, Rebecca Joyce, Michael Owen and Jane Elizabeth. My memories of my "favorite brother #1" will never be erased. My wedding day. He kept telling me to stop crying because I did not want Father Burns to marry me.....he told me to stop because Paul was in the church waiting for me...47 years later we are still together. It was Father Collins that married us......tears stopped immediately.
I will never forget the one ski skidoo that I put up a tree and thought I had broken it beyond repair.
Will never forget that last pizza we shared in Polk City in August 2010.
You had a wonderful husband and father. Never let go of your memories.
Love, from Allies' favorite Sister! Sister #4
Bill and Nancy Soares
November 25, 2010
To Lou and her children, Sisters and Brother. Bill and I are so sorry to hear that your Husband/Brother Allie has passed on. I am sure that he will be greatly missed by all who loved him. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Mom and Dad, Allie and Lou, really liked to ride together, especially to the song "I Can See Clearly Now".
Rebecca Briggs
November 24, 2010
Reading the heartwarming condolences and memories of the times people spent with my (our) father means very much. Many funny and inspirational times have been had with the broad shouldered man in white. I'm glad my sister Anne, and brother-in-law Bud, have been carrying on the Allie's way for so long as we fondly remember my Dad doing. It's nice to read. Sharing my teenage years listening to Casey Kasem's Top 40 while frosting chocolate covered raised at 90 mph and getting girl-talked out with the "backroom" or wizzed about while waiting on "lines out the door" is priceless, and it's my dad's occasional smerks and smiles, wise cracks and wisdom we'd get, Sundays 5:30 'till 2... that was our church (of course after Saturdays 5:00 mass with Mom). Dad, we'll all be "Seeing you in Church" soon. And as you'd probably like, I think your Memorial will be held in a gym beside a ball field... Swift Gym, Dec. 18th. Time tba.
And to the ball players... you were all extensions of my father's family and inspirations to us kids. Thank you for being a part of Allie's. Namaste, and in God's Grace, Allie's 3rd daughter, Rebecca
Debbie Creta
November 23, 2010
Anne
So sorry for your loss..May memories comfort you at this most difficult time in your life...
My condolences....
Lucile Briggs
November 22, 2010
TO MY SISTERS-IN-LAWS, I TOLD MAMA MANY TIMES , "THAT I'M SO GLAD YOU HAD ALLIE, HE IS SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON IN MY LIFE, (I WOULD HUG HER)". HE MADE ME SO HAPPY. IT IS SPECIAL FOR ME TO KNOW ALL OF YOU AND HOPEFULLY IN THESE COMING YRS. OF MY LIFE , YOU WILL BE A PART OF IT. I LOVED HIM WITH EVERY FIBER OF MY LIFE. PLEASE KNOW I'LL BE HERE FOR YOU AND I PRAY THAT YOU'LL BE HERE FOR ME, TO TALK AND KNOW WHAT A GREAT PERSON MY HUSBAND AMD YOUR BROTHER WAS. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM. GOD BLESS -WILMA, DIANA, IVA AND VALDA. WITH SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU, LOU
Ann McDonough
November 21, 2010
Dear Jane,Michael,Renae & Families,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Know that you all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May cherished memories and the love and caring of your beautiful family and friends bring you comfort and strength. Know that your Dad's spirit lives on within your heart and in the hearts of all who he touched while here on this earth.
With our heartfelt sympathy,
Ann, John, John, Michael & Brian McDonough
November 20, 2010
To All,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. Allies was my 1st job and I really enjoyed working there. Allie was a good man and I truly feel that working in the donut shop has taught me more than just a good work ethic, but also about the value of friendship, laughter, loyalty and life. I remember fun times at Christmas parties, working with the Mellor girls, indoor picnic at Valda's house and so much more. Loved working with Valda, Cindy, Becky, Anne and Steve and later Mike and seeing Janey grow up!! So many memories and I have Allie to thank for giving me such an opportunity. Proud to have been an "Allies" girl!
Anne, Thank you and Julie for all that you did when our Mom was sick and after. It meant a lot to us all!
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time,
Sincerely,
Beth (Callanan) Taylor
Bronwyn Robertson
November 20, 2010
Dear Anne, Valda & Allie's entire family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Allie. My condolences to all of you at this sad time. Although I didn't work with Allie directly, I grew up hearing lots of stories from my two older sisters, Beth & Pam, who worked with Allie for several years.
I also could tell from working with Anne for many years what an inspiration and example Allie was to his family. The experience I gained and lessons I learned from Anne have stayed with me and helped me become who I am today. Anne, if it weren't for you & your compassion during the time my mom was sick, I don't know how I would have gotten through. You obviously are a lot like your dad, always giving back and helping people whenever you can. What a great example to us all. I hope you know what a difference you've made. My deepest sympathies to you all. Love,
Bronwyn (Callanan) Robertson
Jane Miozzi
November 20, 2010
I love you MOM, Anne,Stephen,Cindy,Rebecca,and Mike.
Milk and Bread , janie
jay greenless
November 19, 2010
Sad, sad news...my condolences to the family. I truly wonder if I would be the man I am today if not for the "early" mornings spent with this wonderful man in my adolesence. His intense work ethic, incredible demeanor, outgoing personality, and true passion for life was an inspiration for me. I have nothing but fond memories of this man. God bless you Allie!
November 18, 2010
To Allie's entire family,
Our lives were shaped and strengthened by Allie Briggs. He taught us, not only a strong work ethic, but how to live with humor and grace under the most trying of circumstances. We may not have understood the importance of these lessons in our youth, but they are an essential part of our foundation today. We continue to embrace the memories and friendships from our days at "Allie's". Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With great affection.
Cindy Mellor-Neale, Libby Mellor-Cunningham and Rachel Velardo
Joan and Tom Ward
November 18, 2010
Our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts are with you all. God Bless.
Joan and Tom Ward
Allen Pritchard
November 18, 2010
What an amazing man! Allie was a friend to all and loved everyone that he met. He was an inspiration to me and so many athletes that came through his world. He loved teaching and mentoring us not only into the best player we could be but the best person we could be. I played many years on his teams and became very close with this special person. One of my most special memories of Allie is when he dedicated his field to the game and Ted Williams was there, he created so many memories and special moments.
He is one special man....
November 17, 2010
favorite sayings... See ya in church..
Pull my finger.. Dad loved to hear us laugh. remember around the dinner table!! we would go full circle.. I love you Mom, Anne, Stephen, cindy, becky, jane.
Mike. :)
Linda & Barry Regan
November 17, 2010
Dear Lou, We have so many memories of You and Allie at the Golden Corral and the many stories from Allie. He will not be suffering and in God's Precious Hands. We love you and keep the memories alive.
Love and God Bless,
Linda & Barry
Lonnie Harrell
November 17, 2010
We at Harrells Automotive are very sorry to here about Fred. We will miss him. Fred was a very nice man. I always enjoyed sitting and talking to Fred. We both had seen hard times and worked hard through out our life to get what we had. Lou if you need anything please call me.
Lonnie Harrell My best to you and your family.
November 17, 2010
My sincere condolences to your entire family. May God speed.
Deb Bouchard
Polk City, Fl. ..Sunshine and Smiles
November 17, 2010
Anne Drescher
November 17, 2010
Dear Mom, I will love you always..forever and ever. Anne Renae
Anne Drescher
November 17, 2010
Dear Stephen, Cindy, Becky, Michael and Janie..As we begin this new chapter in our lives,let it be filled with the great love and laughter that our dad bestowed upon us in those last days that we all shared with him. I will never forget the incredible gift the Lord gave us; The time to say Goodbye. I love you always, forever and ever, Anne
Ride the Highway at Godspeed !! Dad.....
Michael
November 16, 2010
Annie Tanner
November 16, 2010
Dear Becky, Cindy Micheal and Janie, I am so sorry to read about your Dad passing. Keep all your memories close to your heart . Times you will laugh and many times you will cry but nobody can ever take them away from you . Becky, I always think of you.. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love,Annie (Ficazzola) Tanner
November 16, 2010
Diana,sorry to hear about your brother. He certainly lead a good and full life. praying for gods' peace and comfort for you and your family. Love Bette and Andy
Cindy Briggs Pinkerton
November 16, 2010
I have many special memories of Allie and the donut shop. I always looked forward to seeing him at Exeter Town Pizza when he was up visiting. I know how hard the holidays will be, may your loving memories fill the emptiness that is left.
November 16, 2010
Lou, Ann, and all the family. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel on Allie's passing. So many memories and thoughts come flooding back. He was so vital in our lives, and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Our love to all. Patti and Gilly
Mike Rice
November 16, 2010
He was a great supporter of youth baseball when I was growing up. I remember many a time hanging out at his farm in the batting cage or at this field. It was pretty neat that he built one in his back yard! He will be greatly missed!
November 16, 2010
To the Entire Briggs Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Allie. I so enjoyed the years when I worked at the Donut Shop working side by side with Allie and the rest of the clan. He will be missed
Donna(Hathaway) Penza
November 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
My Sincere Sympathy - Sandy Gallogly
lisa wheeler
November 16, 2010
Sorry to hear of Allie's passing he will be missed greatly. All my love and support to the family.
Lisa Wheeler (Richmond,VA)
November 16, 2010
Dear Aunt Lou,
I'm so sorry Uncle Allie is gone. I know Rog and I both share great memories of getting to visit with him in the donut shop - he was a mythological man to us when we were little. And I still so appreciate that you two made it to important events in my life.
Much love,
Cheryl Maddalena
November 15, 2010
Lou and family, ALL of Allie's family,
Sandra and I are so very sorry to hear about Allie's passing. We are however happy to hear that he is no longer suffering. He was a good husband, a good dad, a good cousin and a good friend. Sandra and I will miss the stop overs between Florida and Rhode Island. God rest his sole and may he rest in peace. Jim and Sandra
November 15, 2010
uncle Allie, you will be missed deeply. I so much enjoyed our last bike ride, it was good to see you and Aunt Lou having fun and also was glad you made it to our summer get together.
love always joanne & david kenyon
November 15, 2010
dear mrs briggs & family
sorry for your loss
charles wiliams and family
exeter rhode island
November 15, 2010
Uncle Allie i hope you now can rest in peace. You will be missed by many!
Love,
Heather, Jackie and Jason Briggs, And Jacob Allen.
November 15, 2010
Dear Lou and all of the children,
Allie will be greatly missed. I enjoyed the ham dinners we did last summer. I am so glad Allie was able to see Jerry.
Jerry looked up to Allie as a friend, mentor and big brother, I remember the times Allie would call and Jerry would just cry, Jerry loved Allie so much. I am glad he is not here for this because I do not know what it would have done to him.
My greatest joy right now, is that Allie and Jerry are together again.
They say the pain gets less, but it does not. I miss Jerry everyday and so will you. But the memories are wonderful.
Lou you did a great job of taking care of Allie and standing by him. Anne you were a God send to your mom and dad this past summer. Cindy you were wonderful also.
Rest In Peace Allie, you are no pain, take care of the family up there.
You boys no fighting up there.
Lorna Briggs (Mrs. Jerome Briggs)
Hope Valley, RI
Joe Zalobowski
November 15, 2010
Dear Briggs Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, Allie was a wonderful person. Some of the best times I had as a kid were playing for his Babe Ruth baseball team. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 15, 2010
Dear Diana, Valda, & family,
We are so very sorry for you loss!!!
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you lots,
Lori,Ethan,&Ethan,Jr.
Eleanor (Wilson) Greene
November 15, 2010
Valda & the entire Briggs Family
With deepest sympathy on your loss
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