Auburn - Gerald F. Briggs, 79, a resident of Auburn died Tuesday at the Odd Fellows Home following a long illness. He was born in Lewiston, June 19, 1931, the son of Frederick and Louise (MacDonald) Briggs. He was a 1950 graduate of Edward Little High School. His employment career began with Sanborn ‘s Motor Transport, and also had been manager of Day’s Oil Company for 25 years. Following retirement he had been employed part time at Marden’s Warehouse. Survivors include two sons, Gard and Daniel of Auburn; three sisters, Geraldine Sizeland, Hilda Davis, and Janice Bilodeau all of Auburn; and one step brother, Richard Briggs of Auburn. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Odd Fellows Home for the wonderful care given to their Dad. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com BRIGGS died in Auburn, September 7, 2010, Mr. Gerald F. Briggs age 79 years a resident of Auburn. Private committal services will be held at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to the Odd Fellows Home 85 Caron Avenue Auburn, ME 04210 Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL 62 Spring St., Auburn