Donald W. Bridgwood

Bridgewater Donald W. Bridgwood, a resident of Bridgewater since 1950, died suddenly, Aug. 23, 2008, at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He was 83. Born and raised in Brockton, a son of the late William and Clara (Cator) Bridgwood, he attended Brockton schools. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, aboard the USS Henrico and was with the first wave on the invasion of Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. Donald was also in the invasion of France in August of 1944 and Okinowa in 1945. He was honorably discharged in October of 1945. He worked as a mover for G.F. Reed's & Sons, from 1945 until 1990. He assumed ownership of the company in 1980. Donald was a member of the D.A.V. and the V.F.W. He enjoyed reading and watching television. He was the husband of the late Althea (Blackwell); father of William and his wife Gail of Exeter, N.H., and Robert and his wife Cheryl of Kingsland, Ga.; brother of David of North Conway and the late Edna, Phyllis and William. Also survived by 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; his daughter-in-law Linda of Bridgewater; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Thursday in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater, at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the D.A.V., 119 High St., Taunton, MA 02780. Prophett Funeral Home 508-697-4332