Kristine (Briggs) Coose

IN LOVING MEMORY  of

Kristine (Briggs) Coose

March 30, 1964 - April 25, 2018

Kristine (Briggs) Coose 54 years old of Hanson passed away surrounded by her family on April 25, 2018, after a long battle with breast cancer. 

Kristine was born on March 30, 1964 in Hanover, MA. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1982. She was the beloved daughter of Frederick and Gail Briggs of Pembroke formerly of Hanover. 

Kristine was the loving wife of Robert Coose, devoted mother of Michael and Jillian, dear sister of Frederick "Rick" Briggs, Jr., and his partner Ruth Glyn of Norton, adored aunt of Lindsay and Julia Briggs.

Kristine was the owner of Simply Country Store. She also organized vendor and craft fairs. 

Kristine was an accomplished equestrian rider who grew up riding and working at Briggs Stables. She won hundreds of 1st place ribbons and trophy’s over the years. She also worked as a riding instructor at Briggs Stables. Kristine and her horse Missy went on to join Carl Catani’s River Wind Farm while adding to her ribbons and trophy’s total on the show circuit.

Kristine enjoyed working in the yard and she loved animals. She adopted her cat and dog from rescue shelters. She also enjoyed raising chickens which she referred to as “her girls”. 

Kristine enjoyed vacationing with her family on Disney Cruises during the spring and going to North Conway during the summer.

Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 2 Maquan St at the corner of Rte 14 & 58 in Hansonon Thursday from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be celebrated on Friday at 10AM at the First Congregational Church of Hanover, 547 Hanover St, Rte 139 in Hanover. Burial will follow at Hanover Center Cemetery.