Roger T. Briggs

Roger T. Briggs, age 80, of Brockton, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family at his home on April 9, 2021. Roger was the loving husband of Ruth A. (Reed) Briggs. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late David E. and Marjorie T. (Benson) Briggs. He was raised in East Bridgewater and was a graduate of East Bridgewater Senior/Junior High School. While in the Air Force, he served a tour of duty in Vietnam, continued his education and received an associate's degree in Business Management and Leadership. He retired from the Air Force in 1981 with the rank of Technical Sergeant (TSgt.) and proudly continued to serve our country as the Chief of Logistics at Hanscom Air Force Base before retiring after 21 years. Roger was a member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. He was an avid supporter of all veterans programs and was proud of his children and their service in the military. He enjoyed following politics and sports, especially the Red Sox and the Patriots. Roger is survived by his three children: son Bruce W. Briggs and his fiance Madeleine of Brockton; son Kevin G. Briggs and his wife Denise of Holiday, FL; and daughter Tina M. Chamberlin and her husband Todd of Lancaster, NH. Roger was the grandfather of the late David Briggs and is survived by his grandchildren Christopher Briggs, Ashley Wemmer, Cassie Sellner, Kevin Briggs Jr., Troy Briggs, Alexander J. Briggs, Sean Farrell and Shayne Farrell. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Evangeline, Lillianna, Riley, Charlotte, Penelope, Bryce, Brady, Harper, Madelyn, Bella, Sophia, Roselynn and Lilly. Roger was the brother of Joan Heffernan, Patricia Kralik, Bruce Briggs, Betty Dende, Marilyn Getchell, and the late David Briggs, Carl Briggs, Roland Briggs, Joyce Mucciaccio, and Woodrow Briggs. He leaves many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Wednesday. April 14, from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 11am followed by burial in the Massachusetts National Cemetery- Bourne. Masks must be worn and social distancing observed in the funeral home and in church. Donations in Rogers name may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 to support cancer research and patient care. For online condolences and directions visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Conley Funeral & Cremation Service.