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Candace Erickson Briggs

1949 - 2018

BORN

1949

DIED

2018

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Dinoto Funeral Home

17 Pearl St.

Mystic, Connecticut

Candace Briggs Obituary

Mystic - Candace Erickson Briggs, 69, of Mason's Island, died peacefully and unexpectedly at home, on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Her home was filled with her cherished family and friends.

She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Bailey Case Briggs of New York City and Mason's Island. Candy also leaves behind her brother, Stephen Erickson and his wife, Suzy; her two nieces, Kelly Schlereth Larsen and Chelsea Schlereth Parrilla (and families); stepsons, Goffe Briggs and Mark Briggs (and families); and the friends chosen as family, Peter and Sheila Sollinger and their devoted sons, Christopher, Jason, Ryan and Taylor (and families).

She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Goffe Briggs; her sister, Linda Erickson Schlereth; and her parents, E. Richard and Audrey Fleming Erickson.

Candy was born on Feb. 14, 1949 in Orange, N.J. She grew up in Short Hills, N.J. and was a graduate of Millburn High School and Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, N.Y.

She moved to Connecticut after college and soon married Peter and moved to Mason's Island. She lived on the Island for over 40 years.

Candy's love of animals and children was only surpassed by her love and devotion to Peter and Bailey, her tight knit family and numerous friends. She was a longtime supporter of Child and Family, a past president of the Mystic Garden Club and deeply involved with the Mason's Island Yacht Club junior's programs. Candy's numerous contributions to the community are too many to mention.

Candy, Peter and Bailey loved seeing the world with family and friends. Their annual trips to the islands, especially St. Croix, were a highlight of their year. Italy, France, China, Russia, Alaska, to name just a few, were some of the places Candy visited over the years.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at The Mystic Congregational Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Peter and Candy Briggs Fund at the Pine Point School, Stonington and the Three Bunny Rabbit Rescue, Wethersfield.

Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic, is in care of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Sep. 20, 2018.

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seth turner

September 28, 2018

A great person with a great smile.

Raven Dimario

September 21, 2018

Am saddened and shocked to hear of Candace's passing. I have so many fond memories of her at The Courtyard Salon. She was more than a client and a kind and fun loving person. I remember taking care of her dog and her bunnies that she adored. I hope that she is reunited with her loved ones gone before. My deepest condolences to Bailey and Chelsea and the entire family . - Raven DiMario

Rick & Lila Nicholson

September 21, 2018

Candy -

A fierce warrior Mom who loved her "Bails" to the nth degree...

A warm, caring soul to family and friends...

A force to be reckoned with...

Your spirit lives on...

Carlene Stangle

September 21, 2018

Oh Bailey I am so sorry. Your Mom was such a gem and meant so much to me during my time at Pine Point. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark Adams

September 19, 2018

Candy, I'm going to miss you! You made me laugh!

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