Margaret J. Briggs, “Peggy", of Canton, 69, passed peacefully on January 22nd at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Peggy was raised in Canton, MA by her loving parents, Joseph and Margaret Hanton and graduated from Canton High School in 1970. Peggy worked some small jobs but her true calling was being a mother to her two sons and a doting wife. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. Family was the most important thing to Peggy.
Peggy is survived by her husband, James of 48 years. Devoted mother to James Briggs and his wife Kathleen of Whitman and Kevin Briggs and his wife Tracy of Whitman. Loving sister of Susan Mitchell of West Bridgewater. Peggy also has 4 beautiful grandchildren, Collin, Jordan, Cassidy and Jayleen, who thought the world of her and two loving nephews, Ryan and Mark, that she considered her own.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours in the Dockray & Thomas Funeral 455 Washington St. Canton on Friday from 12:00-2:00 pm. A service will follow at the funeral home at 2:00 pm.
Burial private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peggy’s memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284. Dana Farber was close to Peggy’s heart as her daughter-in-law, Kathleen, is currently battling cancer.
The family is requiring masks be worn during visiting hours and the memorial service.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.