Michele Briggs, 76

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Michele Constance (LaBeau) Briggs, 76 of North Adams died on Monday September 25, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center.

Michele was born in Bennington, Vermont on July 26, 1947 a daughter of Robert & Constance (Coffin) LaBeau. She attended schools in Bennington and graduated with a degree in Business from Castleton College. She was the manager of Waverly Fabrics in Adams and was a devoted homemaker and mother. Michele loved spending time with her grandchildren and dogs. She enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and spending time in the great outdoors, especially near the fire pit.

Michele leaves her husband, Charles L. Briggs whom she married on October 2, 2000; her children, Peter Oleskiewicz of North Adams, Melissa Barnes of North Adams, and Heather Lane (Darin) of Florida, MA; her stepchildren, Carissa Briggs and Daniel Briggs; and her grandchildren, Andrew LaBonte, Brianna Serrano, Jessica Eggleston, Emerson Lane, Avery Lane, Everleigh Lane and McKinnon Lane as well as 4 great grandchildren, her brothers, Neil Siciliano and Robert LaBeau; her dear friend, Vicki Norcross and her two dogs, Benny and Ollie. She was predeceased by her brothers, Thomas Siciliano and Jerry LaBeau.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service to celebrate the life of Michele Briggs will be on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Southview Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 11-12:30 PM at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes – WEST CHAPEL 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247. Donations may be made in her memory to the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com