Whitman – Frank H. Brigham, Jr. 76 a resident of Whitman for over 53 years died Sunday February 27. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia L. (Sprague) Brigham.
Born in Quincy and raised in Abington he was the son of the late Frank H. Sr. and Lillian E. (Anderson) Brigham, and a graduate of Abington High School.
Frank was a graduate of Northeastern University and worked for over 30 years as an engineer for GTE – General Dynamics.
Frank was an avid golfer and a talented handyman and enjoyed working on projects around his house and yard. He was truly a family man, devoting his life to his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving children Gary Brigham and his wife Patricia of East Bridgewater, Debra Perry and her husband James of Rockland, Shelia Cornish and her husband Brian of Abington, Nancy Silva of Whitman, and Donna Arruda and her husband Frank of Berkley, his brother Ron Brigham and his wife Mary of Portsmouth, NH, as well as 14 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held Wednesday March 2 at 10 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday March 1 from 4-8 PM. Donations in his name may be made to the Arthritis Foundation 29 Crafts Street / Suite 450, Newton, MA 02452-1287.