Edith C. Brigham, at 95

Edith C. (Nickerson) Brigham passed away on January 25, 2024, at the age of 95.
Beloved wife of the late Richard I. Brigham, Sr., she was the loving mother Richard I. Brigham, Jr. and his wife, Susan Burchill, of Yarmouth; Wanda L. Brigham-O’Meara and her late husband, Robert, of Plymouth; Ronald N. Brigham and his wife, Ellen, of Weymouth; and the late Sandra L. Brigham-Aalto.

Sister of the late Virginia Sampson, Marjorie Raleigh, and Joanne Spring. Mrs. Brigham is survived by her son-in-law, Mike Aalto of Pembroke, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Brigham lived in Hull for most of her younger years and moved to Weymouth, where she and her husband raised their family. Mrs. Brigham graduated Hingham High School class of 1946, and retired from the Quincy District Court as a supervisor of probation. She loved cake decorating and made many cakes for all occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, and any other celebration. She enjoyed sewing and made many things for her beloved grandchildren. She also loved traveling, especially cruises and road trips, and enjoyed whitewater rafting and hiking with her late husband, Richard. Mrs. Brigham was an avid sports fan who loved football, especially the New England Patriots, and was a big Tom Brady fan, and enjoyed the Boston Red Sox, and traveled to watch them many times for spring training in Florida.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 2, from 12-2 p.m. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham, followed by a Celebration of Life reception in the Lincoln Room at the South Shore Country Club, 274 South St., Hingham, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Joslin Diabetes Foundation, 1 Joslin Place, Boston MA, 02215.

For more information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.