Daily Gleaner Fredericton, NB
Monday, June 17th, 2002
BRIGGS, MERLE
Merle Briggs of Sisson Ridge, passed away at the Tobique Valley Hospital, Paster Rock, NB, on June 15, 2002. Born in Sisson Ridge, NB. Survived by his loving companion Jeanette Pinette, one daughter Linda (Doug) Watson, five sons Ronald (Kay) Glen (Mavis), Robert (Jane), Phillip (Betty) and Ivan (Kathy) Briggs, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, two sisters Emmie Aiton and Myrtle Campbell. Predeceased by his wife Katharine, parents Wilson and Lavenu (Wark) Briggs, son Johnny, two sisters and five brothers. Resting at White's Chapel, Plaster Rock. Visiting hours Sunday, June 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at Saint Andrews United Church on Monday, June 17, at 2 p.m. with Rev. George Moore officiating. Interment in Three Brooks. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of the donor's choice.