George Briggs

George Briggs, 89, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 in Quaboag on the Common. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Georgia K. (Linton) Briggs. He also leaves a son David Briggs & his wife Anne of Washington and three grandchildren, Jeremy, Joshua & Ryan. He was predeceased by a son Gary S. Briggs in 1996. George was born in Charlton, the son of the late Urban S. & Jennie M. (Watson) Briggs and has lived in New Braintree most of his life. George was the highway superintendant for the Town of New Braintree, where he worked for 22 years. Later, he worked for the Town of Hubbardston Highway Dept. for 5 years. George was also known to operate heavy equipment for other towns when needed. He was a charter member of the New Braintree volunteer fire dept., where he was also on the Board of Engineers. George was a member of the New Braintree Grange and the New Braintree Congregational Church, where he served as a Trustee.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 11, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. in the New Braintree Congregational Church. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to The New Braintree Congregational Church or New Braintree Historical Society, New Braintree, MA 01531. Pillsbury Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St., North Brookfield is directing arrangements.