Cecil + VAN WAGNER, Mary C. Mary (daughter of VAN WAGNER, Harry and CONNOLLY, Mary Hazel) was born on 24 Jun 1937 in Gold, PA; died on 11 Sep 2010 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

LOCKPORT — Mary C. (nee Van Wagner) Cowling, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, wife of the late Cecil R. Cowling, Jr., entered into rest on Saturday, September 11, 2010, in Niagara Hospice House, in Lockport, NY. Born on June 24, 1937, in Gold, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Connolly) Van Wagner.

Mrs. Cowling attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School in 1955. For many years, Mary worked as a production worker for Carborundum, until her retirement in the early 1990’s. She enjoyed garage and estate sales, jig-saw puzzles, sewing and reading.

Mrs. Cowling is survived by one daughter, Debra L. Cowling of Niagara Falls, NY; two granddaughters, Teri E. Cowling and Tonya E. Cowling, both of Sanborn, NY; two brothers, David (Linda) Van Wagner of the Town of Niagara, NY and James (Denise) Van Wagner of Medina, NY; two sisters, Linda (Keith) Torgerson of North Dakota and Anne Mere of Niagara Falls, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was predeceased by two children, Terri Lee Cowling and Cecil R. Cowling III.

There will be no prior visitation. Private burial will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements were entrusted to the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007).

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries.

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.

Harry + CONNOLLY, Mary Hazel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]