Raymond F. Brierly

Rehoboth – Raymond F.

Brierly, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2011.

Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Raymond and Verna (Cook) Brierly.

Raymond was a member of UA Local # 51 (Plumbers & Pipefitters) for over 40 years and was the proprietor of R.F.

Brierly Mechanical Contractor Co., for 20 years and was the current owner & operator of Canoe Passage Outfitters.

Through his love for nature, he was a member of the Taunton River and Palmer River Watershed Alliances and the Rehoboth Conservation Commission.

As a member of Pawtucket Troop 1, he achieved the honor of Eagle Scout.

He was also a member of the Bristol Elks Lodge # 1860.

Besides his passion for canoeing he also loved basketball.

While a student, he was a member of the URI Basketball Team, and over the years had coached numerous basketball teams throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

He is survived by seven children; Jennifer Hennigan, Stephen, Christopher, Stacey, Raymond, William, Mary Brierly; seven grandchildren; a sister, Verna Derderian, and two brothers, Robert and Jack Brierly.

His funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. in All Saints Anglican Church, 1180 S.

Main Street, Attleboro.

Interment will be private.

VISITATION Thursday 4 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to Save the Taunton, P.O.

Box 1116, Taunton, MA 02780. www.TrippFuneralHome.com