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Alan G. Bird

11/23/2015

Alan G. Bird, of Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Warwick) passed away suddenly on November 23, 2015 in Myrtle Beach. He was 64 years old.

Born on January 22, 1951 in Wells, Somerset, England, he was the son of Joyce (Peppard) Bird the late Gerald R. Bird.

When living in England, he served an apprenticeship at Wells Cathedral, was a Banker Mason, and foreman of the Mason’s Yard. Alan was proud to have served as a volunteer firefighter in Wells, England. After coming to the United States in 1980, he was the Master Stone Mason at Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in NYC, and later owned Bird & Son Masons in Warwick. Most recently, he was a school bus driver for the Warwick Valley school system.

He is survived by his wife, Lynne (Britton) Bird of Myrtle Beach, SC; his mother, Joyce Bird; his daughter Jennifer Bird Quigley of Warwick; his son Jason Bird of England; four grandsons: Lcpl. Nikolai Quigley, Ian Quigley, Ryan Quigley and Gerald Sokolska; his former son-in-law, James Quigley. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Anna Quigley.

Memorial visitation will be on Monday, November 30^th, from 6:30-8:00 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, followed by a memorial service at 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to American Heart Association, 95 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, NY 10512 or Warwick Valley Humane Society, PO Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990.

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I grew up in the same village as Alan (Priddy) near Wells in Somerset. He was always very kind and I also knew his Mum and Dad. I knew he had become a master mason. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to you and the family

Helen Bennett (nee Sherrell)
3/27/2024

Lynne....This is TIM SMITH..Alan was the best masonry teacher I ever had and what he taught me made my life work

Timothy Smith
12/14/2015

My condolence to the family may God hold his hand through the gates of heven he was a great mentor wiil be mist this is eddie from the stone yard at the st john cathedral R.I.P

Eddie Pizarro
12/13/2015

Alan was a Great Man full of wisdom. He will be missed. My prayers to All .

Kevin Sebastian
12/11/2015

Our deepest of sympathy to Lynn and her family. We feel we were so blessed to have shared great times with Alan. He was a cherished member of our community. He will be sadly missed. Judy and Dave Williamson Waterbridge

Judy and Dave Williamson
11/27/2015

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.

Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.