Henry R. Briggs, 76, of Marion died July 26, 2015 at the Oaks Nursing Home after a long illness.
He was the husband of the late Margaret (Russell) Briggs.
Born in Marion, the son of the late Edwin L. and Marilda (Willett) Briggs, he lived in Marion all of his life.
Mr. Briggs was formerly employed as a heavy equipment operator with several local construction companies for many years.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Briggs enjoyed Marion harbor, shell fishing and the company of his friends.
Survivors include his brother, Raymond M. Briggs and his wife Kathleen of Mattapoisett; several in-laws, Beatrice Briggs, George and Mary Lou Blair, James and Ella Russell and Jack Russell; and several nieces, nephews and Godchildren.
He was the brother of the late Shirley Briggs Guess and Edwin L. Briggs, Jr.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in the North Marion Cemetery. Visiting Hours Wednesday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451. For directions and guestbook, please www.saundersdwyer.com.