Judith married BRANCH, Ronald Lynn on 16 Nov 1963 in Warrens Corners, Niagara County, NY. Ronald (son of BRANCH, Clifford L and CHAMBERS, Mary Helen) was born on 12 Aug 1941 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Nov 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/18/1963

Miss Judith Ann Richards exchanged nuptial
vows at 3 Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, 1963, with
Ronald Lynn Branch at the Warren's Corners Methodist
Church. The Rev. Philip Schaal officiated before
an altar adorned with white chrysanthemums
and double candleabra.
Mr. and Mrs. Duane H.
Richards of 5049 Ridge
Road, Lockport, are the parents
of the bride. The groom
Is the sen Of Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford Branch of 7046 Bishop
Road Appleton.
For her wedding, the
bride chose1 a gown of peau
de sole enhanced with Alencon
lace. The sabrina neckline
was accented with lace
French paillettes and baby
seed pearls which extended
down to the fitted bodice.
The bouffant skirt in redingote
style was fashioned
with center and side panels
of lace inserts adorned with
French beading and pearls
and culminated In a chapel
train. Her chapel - length
veil of illusion was held by
a crown of seed pearls.
BRIDAL BOUQUET
When given In marriage
by her father, the bride carried
a cascade bouquet of
white carnations.
A gown of emerald green
was the choice of the honor
attendant, Miss Nancy Fer*
guston of Lockport. Fashioned
of velveteen, the gown
featured a bell - shaped
skirt accented with fabric
roses. A matching headpiece
held her brief veil and she
carried a colonial bouquet
of yellow chrysanthemums.
Identically attired, were
the bridesmaids, Miss Carol
Kendall of Lockport, and
Miss Constance Sparrer of
Appleton. They carried colonial
bouquets of yellow
roses.
Roger Middlestadt of Appleton
served as the groom's
best man with guests being
seated by David Branch,
brother of the groom and
Ronald D. Richards, brother
of the bride.
MOTHERS' GOWNS
Mrs. Richards attended
her daughter's wedding
wearing a coffee beau sheer
wool sheath with matching
satin trim ading brown accessories.
Mrs. Branch,
mother of the groom, chose
an olive green wool gown
with leopard trim complemented
with green accessories.
Both mothers completed
their ensembles with
yellow chrysanthemums.
Mrs. Philip Schaal presided
at the Organ and accompanied
the soloist. Mrs. William
Sanders.
The buffet lunch and re-
ceptton were held at the
American Legion Hall, Lockport,
where the Arnle Becker
Orchestra provided music
for dancing.
For their trip to Canada,
the bride chose an emerald
green mohair sheath
with black accessories for
traveling. She completed
her costume with yellow
sweetheart roses.
Upon their return, they
will make their home at 8014
Charlotteville Road, Newfane.
The bride Is a graduate of
Newfane Central School and
the I.B.M. School at Buffalo.
She is employed by the Manufacturers
and Traders
Turst Co. in Lockport. The
groom is a graduate of Newfane
Central School and is
employed by the Harrison
Radiator Division of General
Motors Corp.

1. BRANCH, Jodie
2. BRANCH, Sandra

Duane + CARRIGAN, Jean E. Jean (daughter of CARRIGAN, James and Pearl) was born on 25 Jul 1924; died on 23 Aug 2018 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jean E. Richards (Carrigan) age 94,entered into rest on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Lockport Rehab & Health Care Facility. Born on July 25, 1924 the daughter of James and Pearl Carrigan. Jean was a graduate of Wilson Central Schools. She married the late Duane “Joe” Richards and together they were members of the Warrens Corners Methodist Church, The Road Runners and the Elks of Lockport. Jean worked at the Felt Mill in Newfane and later at the Newfane Nursing Home. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Together with Joe she enjoyed traveling all over the world, other interests include knitting, quilting and playing cards. She has a competitiveness about her, in which she enjoyed race walking with her friends. Jean was known for her elderberry pies, Texas sheet cake and suet pudding.
Jean is survived by her daughter Judy (late Ronald) Branch and her son Ronald (Catherine) Richards; grandmother of Jodie (Mike) Jeffery, Jeffrey (Andrea) Richards, Sandra (Rich) Williams the late Ronald Jr. (late Madhvi) Richards and Heather (Kevin) Zastrocky. She is survived by several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jean later in life found joy with her canine companion Boston Terrier Bailee Jo.
In lieu of flowers memorials to Warrens Corners Methodist Church or Niagara Hospice would be appreciated. NO PRIOR VISITATION. A private graveside will be held in North Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME INC. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com for online registry.

James + Pearl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]