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Mabel Briggs

Mabel Briggs Obituary

December 12, 1997, in Sarasota, FL., formerly of North Collins and Batavia, NY, wife of the late H. James Briggs; beloved mother of Barbara McConnell, Beverly Boltz and Bruce Briggs; grandmother of nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Hazel Chapman, Elma Beckwith and Wilma Jordan. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-9 PM for memorial visitations at the WENDTLAND FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 62, North Collins, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or the Kimberly Boltz Hurd Scholarship Fund, care of Paul Lawton, 10500 Noyes St., North Collins.

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Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 17, 1997.

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