Roland “Ron” J. Briere, 54, of Glens Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on April 1, 1964 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Mary (O’Connor) Briere.
Ron attended Glens Falls High School and following that, he worked as a driver for Northern Distributing for many years.
Ron loved to watch football and baseball, go fishing, spend time outdoors and listen to country music.
Survivors include his two children, Krista Coons and her husband, Jeremy of Queensbury and Heather Briere and her daughter, Adrianna of South Glens Falls; his brothers and sisters, Shirley Rouse and her husband, Tim of Kingsbury, Steve Briere and his companion, Barb Campbell of South Glens Falls, Patty St. Claire and her husband, Rick of Glens Falls, Colleen Spofford and her husband, Rob of Fort Edward, Linda Briere of Pennsylvania, Ellen Briere of Glens Falls, Delores Anderson of Queensbury, David Anderson of Glens Falls, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is also survived by his former wife, Michelle Briere of South Glens Falls and his special companion, Gwen Saylors of Glens Falls.
A special thanks to all the doctors and nurses on Tower 5 at Glens Falls Hospital for their compassionate care during his illness.
There will be no services.
The family suggests that donations in Ron’s name be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Online condolences may be made by visiting carletonfuneralhome.net.
The pain if over Ron , it is time to lay your head down and rest in piece . you will be in our thought and prayers for ever .
love for ever Colleen / Rob/ and Alex Spofford .
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. My deepest condolences ,thoughts & prayers to the family. Great to have spent good times with Ron. Rest In Peace my friend.
It’s been a long time since we’ve crossed paths, Really sorry you lost your fight. RIP Old friend. Condolences to your family
From a Class mate to a childhood friend and a dear friend into Adulthood. Good memories we will always have. Sorry to see you go. Rest in peace my friend. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Till we all meet again.
You were a good Friend with a kind heart.
You could always make me laugh.
Peace
My dear friend Ron, sadden to hear the news of you passing ,I will never forget our friendship as kids ,I will remember you ,till we meet again ,R.I.P brother
My sincere sympathy to the briere family and rons many friends.the briere family has always had my heart.my love.rest in peace ron
RIP Ron…..🙏 thoughts and prayers to your family,.
So Sorry to hear of your passing….Rest in Peace Ron …. when I heard many memories of when we were younger came to mind, Prayers to your family.
Old childhood friend, though years passed and miles between, memories never fade! To the Breire family, my deepest sympathies, I’m praying you find comfort in the memories you hold in your heart, prayers being lifted during this time!
Very sad to learn of Ron’s passing.
I will treasure the memories of our K-8th grade daily walks home from school…carrying books, climbing snow banks bigger than us, stopping at the Arco Station, crawling through the manholes during the building of the HH Townhouses. You always had a smile!