Margaret (Poirier) Briffett, 92, formerly of Dieppe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at Lakeview Manor in Riverview.

Born in Moncton, the daughter of the late Théophile and Olive Poirier, she will be greatly missed by husband, Ronald Briffett; daughter, Peggy Hogan and husband Jim Waito of New Glasgow PEI; granddaughter, Tasha (Hogan) Van Hemme of Peterborough ON; great-granddaughters: Emma and Shayna Van Hemme; siblings: Emily Hay, Jeannine Whiting, Charles, Clarence, Marie Thérèse Poirier, and Robert; and close friend, Irene Shean.

Margaret was predeceased by first husband, John Hogan; their sons: Daniel and Thomas; as well as by siblings: Genevieve McKay, Rudolph, Vincent, Louis, and Paul.

A viewing will be held at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Thursday from 2 to 4 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Bernard’s Church, 43 Botsford Street, Moncton, on Friday October 4 at 11 am.

One of Margaret’s many gifts was her warm, welcoming hospitality - she always had something delicious simmering on the stove. In lieu of flowers, please support the Ray of Hope Soup Kitchen whose mission is to provide a hot meal to anyone who comes to the kitchen.

Because of allergies, the family requests no flowers please.

 

Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com