James Lawrence Briggs Obituary (1957 - 2013)

James Lawrence Briggs, Age 55, a longtime resident of Stoneham and former Melrose resident died unexpectedly October 20, 2013 at his home. Jim was born in Boston, the son of Doris M. (Evensen) Briggs of Chelmsford and the late Stuart M. Briggs, Jr. He received his education in Melrose schools and was a graduate of Melrose High School, class of 1976, where he was co-leader of the band. He also attended the University of Wisconsin, where he studied meteorology. He had been employed as a data entry technician in the automotive industry. Jim was an avid fan of all the New England sports teams. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Dana Burns of Chelmsford; his niece, Amanda Whitney Burns of Statesboro, GA; his nephew, Christopher Stuart Burns of Chelmsford; and his uncles and aunts, William and Maggie Briggs of Savannah, GA, Joanne Evensen of California, Janet and Curtis Carr of Stow, MA, and Lavinia Abel of Newton. Visitation will be held at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford, on Wednesday from 5 until 9 pm. His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10 am at the West Chelmsford United Methodist Church, 242 Main St., N. Chelmsford. Please meet at church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness of MA, Attn: Marilyn DeSantis, Donor Relations, 400 West Cummings Park, Suite 6650, Woburn, MA 01801-6528. Visitation October 23, 2013 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information October 24, 2013 10:00am, West Chelmsford United Methodist Church 242 Main Street North Chelmsford, MA 01863