Jay M. Briggs, 68
Jay M. Briggs, 68, of Fairhaven passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, unexpectedly at home.
Born in Wareham, son of Raymond M. Briggs and Frances A. (Sherman) Briggs, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.
He was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School.
Jay served honorably in the United States Marine Corps.
He was formerly employed as a roofer for David Frates Home Improvements for many years. Dave and Jay were the best of friends.
Jay was very well liked and had a big heart. He enjoyed horseback riding in his younger years and spent countless hours with his grandfather at Riverview Ranch in Mattapoisett. He also enjoyed camping and watching sports, especially football and golf.
He is survived by his father, Raymond M. Briggs and his wife Kathleen; his mother, Frances A. (Sherman) Briggs; two sisters, Jodi Silveira and her husband Robert, and Jeanne Arruda and her husband Ed; three nephews, Ryan Briggs and his wife Shauna, Alex Arruda, and John "Jack" McGrath and his fiancée Alexis Ferreira; three nieces, Shelli Thayer and her husband Nick, Danielle Silverberg and her significant other Joseph Frade, and Natali McGrath; his aunt, Eleanor Sherman; his close relative, Debra Kelsey; his great-nephew; and three great-nieces.
A private family burial service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
