Kathleen BRIDGER

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BRIDGER: With her daughters by her side, Kathleen Ada May Bridger, age 96 years, passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Kathleen grew up in a large family in the West End of the city and attended Fleming and Earl Oxford schools. She married the love of her life, Ray, on November 2, 1944. Kathleen worked as a Nurse's Aide at the Brandon Sanitorium, Assiniboine Hospital and Fairview Home until her retirement. Kathleen started knitting and crocheting at a young age, and all family members have lasting memories and keepsakes of her beautiful work. Remaining to cherish her memory are daughters Gerry Miles, Betty-Ann (Rob) Crossman, sons Tom and Ken; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ray, infant son Raymond, son Jim, son-in-law Dave Miles, her parents, twin sister Katherine, sisters Margaret, Bernice and Virginia and brothers Clifford, Frank, Harvey, Raymond, Victor, Lawrence and Donald. Kathleen will be laid to rest beside her husband in a private ceremony at a later date. Donations in memory of Kathleen may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #3-2430 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7B 0M5. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.Miss Me But Let Me GoWhen I come to the end of the road,And the sun has set for me,I want no rites in a gloom filled room,Why cry for a soul set free?Miss me a little - but not too long,And not with your head bowed low,Remember the love we all once shared.Miss me - but let me go.For this is a journey we all must take,And each must go alone,It's all part of the Master's plan,A step on the road to home.When you are lonely and sick at heart,Go to the friends we know,And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.Miss me - but let me go.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 04, 2017