Sterling E. Briggs
1945 - 2014
Sterling E. Briggs
Service Information
Service Date
Tuesday September 2, 2014
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The passing of Sterling Emerald Briggs of Hamtown Corner, NB occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2014 He was 69. Born at Beaver Dam, NB on January 2, 1945, he was a son of the late Shirley and Amy (Nason) Briggs.

Sterling was affiliated with the Baptist Church and was retired from L. E. Shaw Brick after 25 years of service.

Sterling is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Bernice A. Price; two sons, John Briggs of McAdam and Stephen Briggs (Sherry) of Royal Road; one daughter, Melissa Briggs (Fernand St. Coeur) of Neguac, NB; 8 grandchildren, Brayden, Selena, Amy, Jonathan, Ann Marie, Candice, Jake and Andrew; 2 great grandchildren, Brihanna and Lawrence; 3 brothers, Glen (Mary) and Norman (Helene) both of BC and Archie Randall of Nevers Road; 2 sisters, Loretta Gibson (Gerry) and Debbie Briggs both of BC; nieces, nephews; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Price; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Besides his parents, Sterling was predeceased by a sister, Joan Reid and brothers, Chester and Lester.

Visitation will be held at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM at which time a memorial service will take place in Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Laurie Fenerty will officiate. Memorial contributions to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com

Sterling E. Briggs