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April 16, 2013
Irene McCarthy

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS —
Irene (Simpson) McCarthy, formerly of Niagara Falls, died on Monday, April 15, 2013 in Absolut at Aurora Park after a lengthy illness. She was 87. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on March 1, 1926, the daughter of George and Frances (Bauer) Simpson.
She was a graduate of the former Trott Vocational High School. After graduation, she began employment with the Carborundum Company where she met her husband, John. He died in 1978. Mrs. McCarthy was employed by Buffalo General Hospital in the Radiology department as a clerk for ten years, retiring in 1989.
Survivors include four sons, Stephen McCarthy of Buffalo, Gary McCarthy of Buffalo, Bob (Sharon) Pattison of West Seneca, Daniel (Sandy) Pattison of Buffalo; her daughter-in-law, Betty McCarthy of North Collins; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved sons, David and Jerry McCarthy; brother, Jerry Simpson; and sister, Jean Wensley.
Friends may call on Thursday from 2-4, 7-9 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM. Interment will be private in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston.
Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com.

Family/Spouse: MCCARTHY, John. John died in 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. MCCARTHY, Stephen
2. MCCARTHY, Gary
3. MCCARTHY, Sharon
4. MCCARTHY, Sandy
5. MCCARTHY, David
6. MCCARTHY, Jerry

George + BAUER, Francis. Francis (daughter of BAUER, John and BRYDGES, Ellen) was born about 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Jan 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/15/1930

Mrs. Frances Simpson, 29 years old,
wife of George Simpson, 1512 1/2 Pierce
avenue, died in Memorial hospital last
evening, following an operation. The
funeral will be held from the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer,
1639 Michigan avenue, Friday after-
noon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Z. E.
Bates officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Simpson was born in Niagara
Falls and lived here all her life. She
attended the Cleveland avenue school
and was a devoted member of the
Church of Christ. She had many
friends in the city.
Mrs. Simpson is survived by her hus-
band and three children, George, Jean
and Irene Simpson. Her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Bauer; four sisters,
Mrs. Florence Shaughnessy, Mrs.
George McDonald, mrs. James Steer,
and Miss Gladys Bauer, and one
brother, Fred Bauer, all of this city,
also survive.

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Niagara Gazette - 7/11/1936

John Bauer. 66 years old. a lifelong
resident of this city, died suddenly
early this morning of a heart
attack at his home, 1639 Michigan
avenue. Mr. Bauer was a carpenter
and Independent contractor.
Funeral services will be held from
the family home at 2 30 p. m . Tuesday,
with the Rev. T. E. Tomerlln
officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood
cemetery.
Surviving are his wife. Mrs Ellen
Bauer; five sons and daughters, Mrs.
Fred Schotz, Mrs. George McDonell,
Miss Gladys Bauer, Mrs. James Steer
and Fred Bauer, all of this city;
four brothers and sisters, Jacob Bauer,
of Toronto, Ont.; Mrs. R. Carpenter,
of Buffalo; Mrs. George Schwenkbeck
and Mrs. Anna Little, both of
this city.
Mr. Bailor was a member of the
Woodmen of tho World. Lowry Camp
No. 45; the Carpenters union and the
old Rapids Hose company at Suspension
Bridge.

John married BRYDGES, Ellen about 1892. Ellen (daughter of BRYDGES, Frederick William and HARKINS, Susan) was born about 1874 in New York; died on 18 Dec 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/19/1953

Forty-nine descendants survive
Mrs. Ellen Bauer, 80, who died yesterday
at her home, 1639 "Michigan
Ave. She was an aunt of State
Sen. Earl W. Brydges.
Born in this city, "she was the
widow of John Bauer who died in
1936. She was a member of tha
First Christian Church,
She was the mother of Mrs.
Florence Schotz, Mrs. Irene Mc
Donell and Frederick Bauer, all
of this city, and Mrs. Gladys Mc-
Conkey, Oshawa, Ont.: the-sister
of Mrs. Cora Murphy, Robert and
Richard Brydges, all of this city,
and William Brydges. Lynchburg.
Va.. Also surviving are 19 grand-
children a n d 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at
the home Monday at 2 p. m., with
the Rev. Jesse Simpson. pastor of
the First Christian Church. Interment
will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 3/1/1932

Nicholas Bauer, 84 years old, resident
of Niagara Falls for 66 years, died
yesterday at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. Anna Little, 505 Walnut avenue,
following an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be held at the
Cornell and Daggett funeral chapel tomorrow
afternoon, the Rev. Arthur H.
Schmoyer officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mr. Bauer was born in Wittenburg,
Germanyy. He .was a cabinet maker by
trade," but -had been retired for the
past 20 years. He was widely known
and was held in high esteem. Besides
Mrs. Little, he is survived by two other
sisters, Mrs. George Schwenkbeck, of
this city, and Mrs. R. Carpenter, of
Buffalo, and two sons. Jacob Bauer, of
Toronto, Ont., and John Bauer, of this
city.

Nicholas married LENGA, Anna about 1868. Anna was born about 1845 in Württemberg, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/20/1932

BRYDGES-In this city. April 19t h . 1932,
Frederick William Brydges, age 80 years.
husband of Susan Hasklns Brydges, father
of Mrs. John Bauer. Mrs. John Mastin.
Mrs. Joseph Murphy. Mrs. Lewis Kugel,
Robert. Richard J. Brydges, all of this
city, William Brydges of Big Island. Virginia,
brother of Frank Brydges of Lockport,
N. y . Funeral services will be held
from the home, 1516 Willow avenue,
Friday at 3:30. Rev. T. E. Tomerlln officiating.
Interment In Oakwood cemetery.

Frederick married HARKINS, Susan in 1873. Susan was born in Sep 1851 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Sep 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/30/1941

Mrs. Susan Harklns Brydges, 90-
year-old member of a pioneer family,
died early this morning at her
home, 1510 Willow avenue, after an
Illness of two years.
Born In Niagara - on - the • Lake,
Ont, In 1851, Mrs. Brydges came to
Niagara Falls when she-was married
69 yean ago and had lived
hers ever since. Her husband, the
late Frederick W. Brydges, was •
pioneer In the development of the
power Industry here.
She is survived by three sons,
William H„ of Big Island, Va„ and
Robert N. and Dick A, of this city;
and four daughters, Mrs. Ellen
Bauer, Mrs. Rose Mastln, Mrs.
Joseph Murphy and Mrs, Louis Kugel.
all of this city. She is also
survived by 14 grandchildren. Including
Earl W. Brydges, widely
known Niagara Falls lawyer; 34
great-grandchlldren and one great
great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at
the family home at 3:10 p. m,
Thursday, with the Rev. William P.
Saye officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.