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July 24, 2013
Gerald A. Brawn

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LEXINGTON, SC — Gerald Brawn, 78, of Lexington, SC, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at his home, after a lengthy illness. Born September 1, 1934, he was the son of Sidney and Margaret (Mathews) Brawn.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughters, Barbara (Pete) Dio of Leesville, SC and Bethany (Brian) Ross of Bonita Spring, FL; son, Robert (Eleanor) of Leesville, SC and stepchildren, Wendy Bogard of Batesburg, SC, Wanda Brown of Leesville, SC, and Biff Brown of Belton, TX. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brothers-in-law, Bruce, Larry and Robin (Joann) Gilbert of Lexington, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Brenda (Tom) Cervi; three brothers, James (Bernee), David (Karen) and Sidney Jr.; a sister, Shirley (Frederick) Lampman and brother-in-law, Burton Gilbert.

A military memorial service will be held at the National Cemetery in Columbia, SC on August 2. A celebration of his life will take place at his home immediately following the memorial service. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Tri-County, 166 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29210; or to Paralyzed Veterans of America, PO Box 933, Wilton, NH 03086-0933.

Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Gerald married WILLIAMS, Patricia Elizabeth on 18 Jul 1959 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 7/28/1959

NORTH RIDGE-A reception
at the Cambria Community
Center followed the
wedding on July 18, 1959, of
Patricia Elizabeth Williams
and Gerald Arthur Brawn.
The Rev. Carl Oldach officiated
at a double-ring
ceremony at St. Peter's
Church.
The bride is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Williams,
Ransdmville. The
bridegroom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Brawn
of Orlando; Fla.
"The new Mrs. Brawn was
attended by her sister, Miss
Nancy Williams. Bridesmaids
were Mrs. Fredericks Lampman,
Mrs. Thomas Williams,
Mrs. Richard Gorhan, Betsy
Williams,'sister of the bride,
and Miss Marci Beth Warblow.
James Brawn was his brother's
best man. Arnold
Drewes, cousin of the groom;
Douglas Williams and Thomas
Williams, brothers of the
bride, ushered guests to
their seats.
The newlyweds will make
their home in Orlando following
an Ontario honeymoon.

1. BRAWN, Barbara E
2. BRAWN, Robert A
3. BRAWN, Brenda Leigh was born on 21 Mar 1963 in New York; died on 30 Mar 2000 in New York.
4. BRAWN, Bethany Ellen

Family/Spouse: Gloria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sidney + MATHEWS, Margaret. Margaret was born on 21 Mar 1912 in New York; died in Feb 1983 in Orlando, Orange County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married BATES, Charlotte on 27 Nov 1901 in Bedford Bedfordshire, England. Charlotte was born in Jan 1880 in England; died on 5 Nov 1978 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/6/1978

BRAWN - Charlotte
Brawn of Wilson. NY.
at Inter-Community
Memorial Hospital.
Newfane, Sunday
(November 5, 1978).
Wife of the late
Thomas Brawn; mother
of Mrs. Edward Hurtgam
of Ransomville.
Mrs. Sumner Fogg of
Niagara Falls, Mrs.
Edward Lester and Mrs.
Merton Evans, both of
Wilson, Mrs. Arnold
Kopp of Sarasota, Fla.,
Thomas B. Brawn of
Wilson. Sidney Brawn of
Orlando, Fla., Harry
Brawn of Lockport and
the late Ernest Brawn
and the late Marjory
Drewes, surviving are 32
grandchildren; 86 greatgrandchildren
and nine
great - great - grandchildren.
Friends may call at
the Hamilton & Clark
Funeral Chapel, Wilson
where the family will be
present Monday 7 to 9
p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral
services Wednesday at
11 am, with the Rev.
William Horner officiating.
Interment
North Ridge Cemetery.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/30/1966

The Wilson Conservation
Clubhouse was the scene of
the 65th wedding anniversary
reception held Sunday in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Brawn of 3883 Daniels
Road, Wilson.
The couple exchanged
nuptial vows Nov. 27, 1901
at Bedford, England and
lived for several years at
Northhampton, where they
operated a dry goods store.
They have lived in this country
for the past 60 years.
Mr. Brawn is a retired
farmer.
The celebration was given
in their honor by then
children*-Mrs. Edward Hurt
gam of Ransomville. Thomas
Brawn Jr., Wilson-Townline
Road; Sidney Brawn,
Orlando, Fla., Ernest
Brawn, Wilson, Mrs. Edward
Lester, Wilson Mrs.
Mrs. Sumner Fogg, Niagara
Falls.
Mrs. Morton Evans, Wilson;
Harry Brawn, Cambi
a; Mrs. Arnold Drewes,
Cambria; and Mrs. Arnold
Kopp of Wilson.
The couple also has 33
grandchildren and ten greatgr.
andchildren Mr Brawn
has a sister in England and
Mr, Brawn has three broth
ers in Canada.
The Brawns .spend then
time watching their favorite
programs on television and
in the summer, Mr. Brawn
is an ardent fisherman.
Mrs. Brawn still enjoys her
favorite hobbv - crocheting.