Mrs. Elizabeth R. (Donovan) Briggs, a 30 year resident of Medford and beloved wife of the late James M. Briggs, died at her home on Wednesday morning, February 9, 2011, following a lengthy illness. She was 54 years old.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 18, 1957, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas E. and Elizabeth E. (Barry) Donovan. Elizabeth grew up in Milton and was a graduate of the Milton High School, class of 1975. In her spare time, Elizabeth loved to travel, especially to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Above all, she was a devoted wife and mother.
She will be sorely missed by her two loving daughters; Lisa E. Maciejewicz-Louis and her husband Jon P. Louis of Hudson and Michelle M. Maciejewicz of Medford, siblings; Thomas M. Donovan and Stephen P. Donovan, both of Braintree and Kathleen M. MacInnis and Tracy A. Coombs, both of Kingston and Timothy E. Donovan of Everett. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was also the former wife of Joseph A. Maciejewicz and dear friend of Mike Burke both of Medford. Her funeral was held from the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford at 10 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Visiting hours were Friday, February 11, 2011, from 4 to 8 PM. Donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.