Beatrice Sherman Briggs, wife of the late Edwin L. Briggs, passed away November 5th one day before she turned 93. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Costa) Sherman.
Beatrice lived in Mattapoisett all her life. She liked watching the Red Sox, knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed going on the Council of Aging trips and eating out. She was kind and had many friends.
Beatrice is survived by her sisters Eleanor Sherman and Frances Briggs. She had many nieces: Jodi Silveria (Robert), Jeanne Arruda (Edmund) and Kathleen Sherman. She is survived by her nephews Jay Briggs and Mark Sherman. She is survived by great nieces Shelli Rae Thayer (Nick), Danielle Silverberg (Joseph Frade) and Natali McGrath. She is also survived by her great nephews Ryan Briggs (Shauna), Jack McGrath and Alex Arruda. Beatrice is also survived by three great-great nieces Josephine Frade, Teagan Thayer and Leonie Briggs. Her Brother and sister-in-law Raymond & Kathleen Briggs. She was pre-deceased by her brother William Sherman.
Beatrice will be laid to rest in Marion with her husband Eddie or Briggsy as he was known.
