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Peter Briggs Obituary
He traveled throughout the Eastern United States as an employee for the Great American Insurance Company before settling in Mattapoisett where he started Peter P. Briggs Insurance. He taught woodworking at Fairhaven Jr. and Sr. High Schools, volunteered for the Mattapoisett Fire Department, and was a member of the Mattapoisett Historical Society. He was also a member and former deacon of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. He served in the US Navy Reserve. He was a member of the Mattapoisett Yacht Club where he served as a former commodore and was a member of the Pythagorean Lodge A.F. & A.F. in Marion.
He loved "messing about in boats" both on the water and building them.
He also designed and built furniture in his woodshop. While traveling with his wife he was always fascinated by meeting new people and discovering new places. Above all, he was most content and happy surrounded by family.
He leaves his wife; his son Daniel C. and wife Lori Briggs, daughter Melinda A. and her husband Kevin E. Eaton and daughter Heather J. Hobler. Peter Briggs also leaves his grandchildren, L. Christopher Smith, P. Collin Smith, Graham C. Smith, Doscher M. Hobler and Brandis N. Eaton. Peter also leaves behind his aunt Frances Pernas, brother William Penn Briggs III and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Jane Newman.
His body will be donated to the Harvard Medical School for anatomical research. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library or the Gary Hobler Woodland Trust, P.O. Box 2282 Duxbury, MA 02331. Masonic Service at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, January 1st with a Memorial service following at 11 am. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Michele Bernier & Stephen Clapp
January 13, 2008
Ann: Steve and I just heard of Peter's passing. It was his determination that started the ball rolling on the Tinkham Forest. He will be sorely missed. We have you in our prayers.
Jo-Ann Taylor
January 4, 2008
Melinda and Dan'l....thinking of you and your family
Jo-Ann Taylor
Blanche B. Perry
December 31, 2007
Ann, sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our lives are enriched by people like Peter and he will be missed.
Ed and Cathy Martens
December 31, 2007
Melinda, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.
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