It is with sadness that we announce the
peaceful passing of Margaret Elizabeth
Briggs, age 98, of Bayfield, NB. Margaret
passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Westford Nursing
Home.
Born in Penobsquis, NB, she was a
daughter of the late Frank and Marion (McLeod) Morton.
Margaret was a graduate of the Nursing
School in Saint John, NB and worked as a Nurse in Saint John, and
Sackville, NB for over 15 years. She was a member of Wesley
United Church in Bayfield until it closed. She was also a
member of the UCW.
Left to mourn with fond and loving
memories are her son Bernard (Barbara) Briggs of Bayfield, daughter;
Gail Creelman, of Halifax, 5 grandchildren, 9
great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by her husband Robert Briggs
in 1989, sisters Marjorie Robinson, Ann Smith, and Marilla
Doney and brother Jack, as well as son in law William
Creelman.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of the Jones Funeral Home, Port
Elgin and Sackville, NB (506-364-1300). Visitation will be
held from 1 until 2 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, followed
immediately at 2 pm with her funeral service, all at the Jones Funeral
Centre, 3 West Main St., Port Elgin, NB, Rev. Carolyn Rushton,
officiating. Burial will take place in the Bayfield Cemetery
in the Spring.
Margaret's family would like to extend
heartfelt thanks to everyone at Westford Nursing Home who helped care
for her during her stay there.
Those wishing to make a donation may do
so to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Margaret's online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.