William Griggs Obituary
Age 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Friday, August 30, 2007. Mr. Griggs was predeceased by his beloved wife, Geneva (Smith) Griggs, also of Niagara Falls and Elmira, NY. He retired from the Niagara Falls Board of Education where he worked for many years as a Boiler/Fireman, primarily at the Maple Avenue Elementary School. He is survived by a daughter, Julianne LaMar (Calvin) of Grand Island; a sister, Ruth Griggs of NY City; grandson, Wayne Rodrigues of New York City; and great-granddaughter, Sequoia Rodrigues; and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Gloria Rodrigues of New York City; and several sisters and brothers of New York City and Niagara Falls, NY. He was the beloved brother-in-law and uncle of Frank Robinson, Jr. (Lena Mae), Henderson Smith (Shirley) and Raymond Watson (Anna/"Palmy") families of Elmira, NY. Family and friends are invited to his funeral service on Thursday, September 6, at 11 a.m. at Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira. Rev. Ella Wells will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Mr. Griggs through donations to the Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.
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Brenda Rouse
September 18, 2007
Julian and Calvin,
My heatfelt condolences to you both of you. Having just lost my mother, I know how you are feeling. There is no pain that compares to the loss of a parent, likewise there are no words to ease the pain. Please take comfort in the fact that your parents are reunited and at peace and there are many of their friends that they have now reunited with. There is no sorrow, no pain and only joy for them. They are with Our Savior and at peace.
I hope that you can find peace and
joy again in your lives.
My prayers to you both.
Remain strong and keep God first in your lives.
Love to you.
Brenda & Marvin Rouse
Brenda & Marvin Rouse
September 18, 2007
Julian and Calvin,
My heatfelt condolences to you both of you. Having just lost my mother and daddy some years ago and Marvin has lost both of his parents we know how you are feeling. There is no pain that compares to the loss of our parents, likewise there are no words to ease the pain. Please take comfort in the fact that your parents are reunited and at peace and there are many of their friends that they have now reunited with. There is no sorrow, no pain and only joy for them. They are with Our Savior and at peace.
I hope that you can find peace and
joy again in your lives.
Our prayers to you both.
Remain strong and keep God first in your lives.
Love to you.
Brenda & Marvin Rouse
Linda Watson
September 5, 2007
Our Uncle Jake,
We will all miss him and cherish the fond memories we have of him. What I'll always remember most is his wonderful, engaging and contagious smile - and his teasing and joking manner. My heartfelt condolences to all who loved him, and may the Griggs Family continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Judith Watson
September 4, 2007
My beloved Uncle:
You are a very special person that we will all miss. I love you and hopefully you are up for the challenge in a game of pool when we meet again.
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