Raymond Ronald Briggs, 79 of Florida Mountain died Friday December 12, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Adams, MA. on January 6, 1946 a son of Richard and Florence (LaFountain) Briggs and attended schools in Adams.

Raymond was employed for many years as a millwright at the Union Street mills in North Adams including Hunter Outdoor Products. He was last employed as a bridge welder for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation retiring in 2011.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working on tractors, model airplanes and trains, attending steam engine shows and camping.

Survivors include his devoted wife Laurie Ann (Boucher) Briggs whom he married September 17, 1988, loving daughter Andrea Ferriter and her husband Robert of Florida, MA. and grandchildren Archer and Hunter Ferriter. He was predeceased by his son Nicholas R. Briggs who died June 6, 2025. Raymond was also predeceased by sisters Pheobe Pelkey, Pearl Pfister and brothers Richard L. Briggs, Charles L. Briggs, Bradley A. Briggs and Roger K. Briggs.

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM. at the Flynn Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Calling hours at the funeral home are Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in the family plot in Southview Cemetery. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.