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Ted Briggs March 20, 2026

Date of Funeral

March 29, 2026

Edward “Ted” Briggs, of Wiarton passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Gateway Haven on Friday March 20th, 2026, in his 88th year. Survived by his wife Mary; step-daughter Connie; sister Judy Juniper; and brother-in-law Pete Holmes (Sheila). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Loving and cherished grandpa to Amy (David), Kevin (Sarah), Bradley (Hilary), Shaelyn (Katrina), and Sherilyn. A great-grandpa to Abigail, Dylan, Travis, Ciara, Hope and Faith. Predeceased by his Parents; Edward Sr. and Florence; brothers Pat and Rick; and brothers-in-law; Glen Juniper, Bill Boyd and Paul Holmes. Ted worked as a sports reporter and editor at The Owen Sound Sun Times for over 41 years. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 6 and a member of the Colour Party for over 60 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as inducted into the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame. Ted also loved his many trips to Ireland over the years. Ted’s family wish to thank the doctors, nurses and support workers at Gateway Haven for the loving care they provided. A special thank you to Pietra Holmes for the loving care provided while “uncle Ted” was at home, and during his final days and hours. Family wish to invite friends and family to gather with them for a Celebration of Life at the Owen Sound Royal Canadian Legion Br. 6 at 1450 2nd Ave W, Owen Sound on Sunday March 29th, 2026 from 2pm – 4pm to share stories and celebrate the life of Ted. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army (Wiarton) would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach 519-422-0041. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

Family wish to invite friends and family to gather with them for a Celebration of Life at the Owen Sound Royal Canadian Legion Br. 6 at 1450 2nd Ave W, Owen Sound on Sunday March 29th, 2026 from 2pm - 4pm to share stories and celebrate the life of Ted. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army (Wiarton) would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place.

Condolences(28)

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    Mary Mahar says
    March 25, 2026 at 11:03 am

    Sorry to hear about Ted he was a joy to be around at the legion he will be deeply missed

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    Scott Dunn says
    March 25, 2026 at 1:35 pm

    More than once in the early ’90s, Ted would be reading the stories to be published the next day when he was in at night and would call me to point out an error in a story Id filed that day, saving me what then would have been a middle-of-the-night call from a copy editor. Ted had my back. Im sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to Mary, Judy, and all of his family.

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    Sue Kelly says
    March 25, 2026 at 1:38 pm

    Ted was a great guy. He loved his trips to Ireland. Condolences from Ed and Sue Kelly

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    Wanda Frillman says
    March 25, 2026 at 3:06 pm

    Brilliant , kind , loving . Ted was an inspiration to many young sport journalists. Owen Sound benefited from his generosity through volunteering.
    Rest well . Blessing to the Family .
    Sincerely Wanda Frillman

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    Kathie Foster says
    March 25, 2026 at 4:05 pm

    Dear Mary , Connie and family my deepest condolences for you loss of such a wonderful man Ted. Ted was a Mazda client of mine for many years ill never forget his silly joke telling and always had a big hug for me. Only fond memories of Ted may he rest in peace.

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    Angela Elliott says
    March 25, 2026 at 4:36 pm

    My sincere condolences to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    I remember the family reunions and the many legion tickets he would sell to everyone. I don’t ever remember winning anything though. He always talked about sports. I enjoyed our conversations over the years. Rest in Peace!

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    Dawn Forbes says
    March 25, 2026 at 6:48 pm

    So sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. He always had a smile and hello at church on Sunday. Thinking of the whole family!

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    Deb Lumley Frost says
    March 25, 2026 at 7:04 pm

    Condolences on behalf of the family of John and Kitty Lumley

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    Julie Damm says
    March 25, 2026 at 7:16 pm

    My sincere condolences, Mary, for the loss of your husband, Ted. May the happy memories he has left, ¹help you through this sad time. With prayers for you and Connie, and Pietra., Julie Damm

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    Bob white says
    March 25, 2026 at 7:29 pm

    if you need to know anything about sports Ted was the man to go to Ted will miss by all who knew him.

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    Barry and Darlene Smith says
    March 25, 2026 at 8:18 pm

    To Mary and family, so sorry to see that this wonderful man has passed on. Such an important figure in the local sports scene.,
    Also enjoyed his time spent at the A&W when he was able to come up for coffee with the gang. He will be sadly missed by all of the lives that he has touched in his lifetime. RIP Ted

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    John Donnelly says
    March 25, 2026 at 11:24 pm

    For many years I would speak with Mr. Briggs at the Sun Times with various sports stories at the Elementary School level. Whether it was a basket ball score or a distance in the triple jump, Mr. Briggs took the event very seriously, recording the information as if it were a NBA championship game or an Olympic Gold Medal Event. Mr. Briggs created a lot of positive memories recognizing an athlete’s skills.
    I am sure many student athletes still have their newspaper clippings that recognized their accomplishments.

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    Carol Ann Schieckoff says
    March 26, 2026 at 7:32 am

    Mary and Family. I’m sorry for your loss. Ted was a great guy and we enjoyed his visits when he would drop off our Legion tickets when we lived at Mallory Beach.

    Carol Ann Schieckoff

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    LANCE & DEB says
    March 26, 2026 at 8:30 am

    Mary, So sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. Lance & Deb

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    Bryan Fraser says
    March 26, 2026 at 9:05 am

    Mary, Judy and family
    My deepest condolences for your loss, he will be truly missed.
    Ted would always say to me at the end of parade march, as usual Bryan you were the only one in step and he would have a grin on his face, that became a standing joke and a good laugh when I would see him downtown for coffee.
    I am sorry I can’t be with you at the Legion for Ted’s memorial but I am sure he would be proud.
    Rest in peace scoop.

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    Mary Grace-Briggs says
    March 26, 2026 at 10:29 am

    Dear Mary and Family:
    We grieve with you and your family at this difficult time.
    Bryan so appreciated his visit with Ted last Summer.
    Sending ❤️ love
    Mary G-B

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    Tom Briggs says
    March 26, 2026 at 10:33 am

    My deepest condolences, Mary, Judy, and family, as you mourn the loss of your dear Ted.
    He was an awesome gentleman whom people loved and enjoyed being around. He will certainly be missed by everyone who crossed his path. He was a fountain of knowledge and always had a good story to tell. I remember how excited he was when he was hired in the sports department at the Sun Times. He was made for that position. Rest in peace, my friend.
    I am unable to attend the funeral, but rest assured, you are all in my thoughts.

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    Lili Anne Holding says
    March 26, 2026 at 10:37 am

    Ted was a family friend of the Georgas family and always knew he could get a story from Louis, Bill Jimmy or Earl. He reflected on their athleticism in skiing, golfing and even fund raising. Ted connected with Earl through the Legion as well. When I was beginning research for my trilogy of books I had the pleasure to speak on the phone with him and he was very interested in my quest. I thank him for his memories and permission to quote some of his articles for the sport recollections of my GEORGAS family. My condolences to his family. Lili Anne Holding

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    Jeannette Goodbrand says
    March 26, 2026 at 12:23 pm

    Mary, I am so saddened by this. Murray and I always knew if we saw Ted coming up the driveway, we could depend on a silly joke and a smile! He was a wonderful, kind man and Mallory Beach Road will miss him!
    Jeannette Goodbrand

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    Jim & Suzanne McKane says
    March 26, 2026 at 12:43 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. We know that Ted is in a much better place now.

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    Dan & Jan Gibbs says
    March 27, 2026 at 8:57 am

    To Mary and Family
    We are sorry for your loss. We knew Ted from A&W coffee club. We enjoyed his great sense of humor and wealth of knowledge. He made everyone chuckle. Our thoughts are with you.
    Dan and Jan Gibbs

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    Dallas & Maureen Kraus says
    March 27, 2026 at 11:04 am

    Condolences to Mary and family. Ted was a close family friend since high school and Air Cadets. Ted will be missed by everyone who knew him. “NO” was not in his in his vocabulary when asked for help and assistance. Ted, as you begin your new journey, may you have fair wind at your back, and fair skies. Per Ardva Ad Astra. Dallas & Maureen

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    Doreen McKay says
    March 27, 2026 at 5:24 pm

    condolences to the family. I remember Ted from High School days … always friendly and joking …. sorry to see this obituary today !

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    Al & Heather Hay says
    March 28, 2026 at 12:10 pm

    Al and Heather Hay
    Our condolences to Mary and family on the passing of Ted. We always enjoyed our visits with him at the A & W coffee club, he will be missed.

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    Stan Hoath says
    March 28, 2026 at 1:25 pm

    Mary And All Of Teds Extended Family. A Great Person To Chat With Ted Sure Done A Super Job As A Sports Reporter With The Sun Times. And 50/50 Tickets .Ted Sure Had A Great Memory. .Sincere Sympathy To Everyone The Hoath Family.

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    Heather Kehoe says
    March 28, 2026 at 5:23 pm

    I worked with Ted at The Sun Times in the late ’80s and early 90’s and my overwhelming memory is of his never-ending bank of stories which he never tired of sharing, and of his elephantine memory. He could trot out facts and figures on anything sports related from the Scenic City at the snap of a finger. Other subjects, too. His fount of knowledge was missed when he retired.
    Here’s to your final -30- Ted.

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    John & Liz McCutcheon says
    March 30, 2026 at 12:15 pm

    Judy and Family. We are so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. He was a wonderful person. Always so up beat and great to work with. Hold all your wonderful memories close to your heart. He will be missed by all who knew him! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. John & Liz McCutcheon

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    Bonnie Holliday says
    March 31, 2026 at 6:28 am

    Ted and I often crossed paths when he worked at the Sun Times and I was a broadcaster at
    CFOS. He loved to “scoop” our Sports Guys, sometimes sharing a tib-bit of info with a sly-grin. He loved his local teams and did a great job of boosting Owen Sound. He is remembered and missed.

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