Benjamin T. Briggs, III of Acushnet, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, August 22, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Patricia Wessling-Briggs.
Mr. Briggs was born in Acushnet, son of the late Benjamin T. Briggs, Jr. and the late Bernadette (Benoit) Briggs and had been a lifelong resident of the town. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a juvenile probation officer for New Bedford District Court. He was a member of the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church in Acushnet and was active in their annual Vacation Bible School held for the children. He also volunteered as a youth basketball coach. Mr. Briggs was an avid outdoorsman and hiker.
Survivors along with his wife include his son: Nicholas Briggs and his partner Eliza Chace of New Bedford; his daughter: Shauna Briggs of VA; his sister: Cathy B. Cusson of Fairhaven; and a niece: Kimberly A. Cambra.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, August 27, 2021 at Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church, 67 Main St., Acushnet, MA 02743 at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Thursday at the Kirby Funeral Home from 6-8 P.M.
Interment will be in Acushnet Cemetery, Acushnet.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 100 Myles Standish Blvd. Suite 103, Taunton, MA 02780.