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July 12, 2013
Edith A. Briggs

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Edith A. (nee Cowling) Briggs, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2013 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY, following a brief illness. Born on October 4, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Evelyn (Brydges) Cowling.

Mrs. Briggs was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. On June 25, 1960, Edith married George F. Briggs in Niagara Falls, NY. He predeceased her on April 10, 2004. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino and spending time with her dog, Tiny.

Mrs. Briggs is survived by two children, George F. (Barbara Amantia) Briggs, Jr. and Cindy S. (Timothy) LaGamba, both of Niagara Falls, NY; two grandsons, Keith F. Briggs and Nicholas D. LaGamba, both of Niagara Falls, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Edith was predeceased by one daughter, Bonnie Briggs and two brothers, Thomas and Cecil Cowling.

The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Monday, July 15th at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Robert Bellingham officiating. Entombment will follow in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one's choice.

To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries.

Edith married BRIGGS, George Frank on 25 Jun 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. George (son of BRIGGS, Emery H and DELLAREE, Margery) was born on 17 Jul 1932 in New York; died on 10 Apr 2004 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/8/1960

Miss Edith Cowling, bride-elect of George Briggs,
was guest of honor at a variety shower and buffet
luncheon at the home of Mrs. Irvin Brydges, North
Ave.
Co-hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Brydges, aunt of
the bride-to-be, and Mrs. Donald Brydges.

1. BRIGGS, George Frank was born on 2 Feb 1962 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Apr 2004.
2. BRIGGS, Cindy S
3. BRIGGS, Bonnie Jean was born on 26 Jun 1964 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Jun 1964 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.

Cecil married BRYDGES, Evelyn Mae on 24 Dec 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Evelyn (daughter of BRYDGES, Arthur M and DIXON, Cora E) was born on 30 Jul 1911 in New York; died on 15 Oct 1996 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/30/1931

The marriage of Miss Evelyn Mae
Brydges and Cecil R. Cowling of this
city was solemnized Christmas Eve at
the rectory of the Epiphany church.
Rev. David Henry Weeks performed the
ceremony. Mr, and Mrs. Cowling will
make their home in this city.

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Niagara Gazette - 4/30/1943

Arthur M. Brydges, father of three
soldiers in the United States Army,
died at his home, 1803 1-2 South
avenue, last night. He was 63
years old. He had been ill two
months.
Mr. Brydges was a native an
lifelong resident of Niagara Falls.
He was a lather by trade. is
survivors re his wife, Mrs Cora
Brydges; five sons, Arthur W. and
Gerald Brydges of this city, and
Privates Laverne, Clarence and
Clyde Brydges, of the U. S. Army
and two daughters Mrs.. Cecil Cowl-
ing and Mrs William Malaney, of
this city.
Funeral services will be held at
the home of his son, Arthur W..
Brydges, 1925 LaSalle avenue, at 2
p.m. Monday, with te Rev. Rodney
Buntz officiating. Burial will be in
North Ridge cemetery.

Arthur + DIXON, Cora E. Cora was born on 4 Oct 1880 in Canada; died on 15 Mar 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/22/1929

BRYDGES-In Lockport. N. Y.. Saturday
April 20. 1929. Charles Brydges, aged 75
years, father of Arthur, this city, brother
of Frederick, this city. Frank Brydges,
Lockport, N. Y. Funeral services at
Dykstra Bros, funeral parlors. Main near
Michigan avenue, Tuesday at 3:00 p. m.
Burial In Drummond Hill cemeterv, Niag-
ara Falls. Ont.

Charles + PERCY, Agnes D. Agnes (daughter of SUTTRINGTON, Elizabeth) was born in Jan 1862 in Ontario, Canada; died in Sep 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]