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CECIL EDWARD BRIDEN

Born: Mar 13, 1937

Date of Passing: Nov 04, 2012

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CECIL EDWARD BRIDEN Suddenly but peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2012, Cecil Edward Briden passed away at his home. Cecil was predeceased by his dad Hugo, sister Christine and nephew Daryl. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years Joyce, and his three sons, Darren (Luz), Keith (Vicki), and Dean (Elaine). He will also be missed by eight grandchildren, mother Rose, and two siblings, Wilford and Valerie. Cecil was born March 13, 1937 and raised in Thunder Bay, ON, and resided there until marrying Joyce. He then moved to Winnipeg, where he raised his family while working for the railway. Cecil was able to retire at age 60, and enjoyed retirement by visiting friends, having coffee, visiting family, and driving cars. At Cecil's request, cremation has taken place, and a private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined, but if one so wishes, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Rest in peace grandpa we love you

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2012

Condolences & Memories (18 entries)

  • It's been a year since you were taken from us and yet it only feels like yesterday that we were talking. I miss your daily phone calls to see how my day was, not only did I lose a parent on nov 4, I also lost a friend. If I can grow to be half the man you were dad I will have succeeded in life. I will forever miss and love you dad. - Posted by: keith (son) on: Nov 04, 2013

  • Cecil was married to my mother's cousin Joyce. I have vague but fond memories of visiting them from Ontario in the 1980's - J. Pichette - Posted by: J. Pichette (Distant relative) on: Dec 07, 2012

  • Sorry to hear about the passing of your father & mother. I have great memories of both. - Posted by: Robert Schnerch (Friend) on: Nov 25, 2012

  • I remember Cecil coming into the Free Press faithfully to pick up Joyce. He was very pleasant and was a devoted family man. - Posted by: Cathy Hall (former co-worker of Joyce Briden @ Winnipeg Free Press) on: Nov 22, 2012

  • Dean, Keith and Darren and families, My heartfelt condolences to you all during this very difficult time. I will never forget how much Uncle Cecil loved visiting Grandma and Papa and how much it meant to them. My prayers are with you and your families. Lots of love, Nancy, Stephen and family - Posted by: Nancy and Stephen Czigli and family (Niece) on: Nov 18, 2012

  • Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our prayers are with you - Posted by: Russ,Kim,Devon Yade (friends of darren and family) on: Nov 16, 2012

  • Sorry to hear of Cecil's passing, he was an old Hurkett school friend. - Posted by: D'Arcy L Kay (Friend) on: Nov 16, 2012

  • 👴Grandpa👴, you were always there for everyone of your grandkids! You would always joke around but when someone was in desperate need you were there. I loved going on car trips with you, you made each and everyone enjoyable. I loved how you would always say hi when ever we came over, or when you would call everyday. ❤I love you❤ 😇rest in paradise😇 - Posted by: Summer (grand-daughter) on: Nov 15, 2012

  • You will be missed grandpa. You will be remembered in all of our hearts :) - Posted by: Brendan (Only grandson) on: Nov 15, 2012

  • Cecil was a good dancer, and taught me how to polka when I was just a little girl. He would dance for hours with me on his feet, until I finally could do the steps. He was a loyal and devoted Son to Mom and Dad, making sure he came home to visit at least once a year, spending the whole time working and doing whatever they wanted. Both Mom and I were lucky to see him at the end of Sept. never suspecting it would be the last time. We will miss and love you Cecil, until we meet again, your sister Valerie - Posted by: Valerie (sister) on: Nov 15, 2012

  • Grandpa, We are proud to have had you in our life. You will always be in our hearts. Love your grandaughters Alexis, Danielle, and Jessica - Posted by: Alexis (Granddaughter) on: Nov 14, 2012

  • Happy to have made your acquaintance - Posted by: Wayne Lafournaise (Boiler Makers union Bother) on: Nov 14, 2012

  • I do not remember what year I met cecil but all I knew when I was a kid was of cecil marring my sister Joyce. He was a man of few words and I remembered him joking around all the time with his false teeth(people who knew him in his younger years knows what i am talking about). When I think back Cecil was a different, unique individual and I appreciate that. He did put a profound impression on my life...Cecil you will live on thru your three sons Darren, keith and Dean..God bless you because you were one of a few people who actually attended my moms urn ceramony. I will miss you, but always in my heart and mind..God bless.....Love Sharon - Posted by: Sharon ann Smela (Sister-in-law) on: Nov 14, 2012

  • Cecil... To a man of few words. I am glad you were in my sister Joyce's life for 44 years. Rest in peace Cecil. - Posted by: jane sheets (sisterinlaw) on: Nov 13, 2012

  • Very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts! - Posted by: Diana Ginter () on: Nov 12, 2012

  • I first met Cecil in 1968 when he married my sister Joyce. I was just a kid at the time but as time went on I realized he was a car buff, he was always interested working on cars, more so on others than his own. I guess he enjoyed the comaraderie with other people. Cecil liked to joke around too, he once took us kids for a car ride to Bird's Hill. He would enter a gravel pit road and travel to the bottom. After looking around he would say it is time to go, he would begin to drive up the steep incline, but near the top he would apply the brake and accelerate at the same time, the tires would spin. After 4 or five attempts he would just manage to make it out. Of course the joke was on us because we did not know any better. Cecil we shared some good times together over the years, thanks for the laughter and your memory will live on thru all the people you shared your life with. Thanks alot for the good times. Darcy Smela . - Posted by: Darcy Smela (Brother-in-law) on: Nov 12, 2012

  • Sorry to hear about your loss...I remember Cecil always coming to my work to look for Glenn so they could go out for coffee, meanwhile Joyce & I were at work. Even after Joyce went into the hospital Cecil would come by and chat with Glenn & I ....such great memories. Cecil will be very much missed R.I.P. Cecil - Posted by: Glenn & Candace (Friend) on: Nov 11, 2012

  • Keith/Vicki and family. so sorry to hear of your loss. thinking of you at this time. with deepest sympathy. - Posted by: ileana () on: Nov 10, 2012

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