CHARLIES BRIDLE

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CHARLIES BRIDLE Charles Bridle passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 1999. Charlie, born in Winnipeg on October 27, 1923 was the eldest son of William John Bridle and Sarah Jane Park. Predeceased by his parents and a brother Raymond, he leaves his family he loved so much, Ruth (Russell) his mate of 48 years; children, Jane (Eduard), John, Joel and Joan and a precious grandchild, Sarah. Charlie is survived also by his brother Wezer (Joyce) and many relatives and friends, all he loved dearly. Following service during the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Navy (R.C.N.V.R.) on board the Corvette H.M.C.S. Owen Sound and the Frigate H.M.C.S. New Glasgow, he worked for a short period for Osler, Hammond and Nanton and with the Canadian National Railways for several years. For almost 30 years, Charlie enjoyed his association with people throughout Manitoba and elsewhere in his employment in the Provincial (Manitoba) Department of Education. He also enjoyed serving various organizations such as Riverview and Grand Beach Community Clubs, Pan-Am Games (1967) Committees, St. Albans Anglican Church for and with his family. He was a member of the Fort Rouge Branch No. 97 R.C.L. and the White Ensign Club. On retirement Charlie continued to enjoy life in the company of The Bent Nail Construction Society, the Fort Rouge 65 Curling Club and with his family and friends wherever his travels led. In the closing years of his life, Charlie was blessed with old friends who corresponded with him continually and gave him a special interest in watching for the daily mail delivery. We wish to express heartfelt thanks to everyone for their many kindnesses and friendships given to Charlie throughout his life and now to us in the time of our sorrow. Many thanks to Dr. Elisabeth Giesbrecht for her compassionate attentions to Charlie. A memorial service will be held in St Albans Church, Rathgar and Osborne St. at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20. Our family would like to welcome friends to the church hall following the service. Should friend so wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of their choice. Flowers are gratefully declined Please forgive my trespasses.C.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 19, 1999