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Bridget Slotemaker Obituary

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, August 23rd at Park Street Church in Boston for Bridget Kelly Slotemaker, who passed away from cancer on Tuesday, August 12th 2008. She was 35 years old. Born Bridget Bomberger on February 26th, 1973 in Brunswick, ME, Bridget was a graduate of Boston College, Class of 1995. She worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1995 to 2005 and for Corporate Finance Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2006. She married Stephen Slotemaker on October 19th, 2002 at Park Street Church. Bridget and her family relocated to Portland, Oregon in January 2007. Bridget is survived by her husband Stephen Slotemaker (32 years); daughters Grace (2 years) and Chloe (2 months); mother Karen Bomberger; father Ronald Bomberger; brother Adam Bomberger; grandparents Martina Plummer, Grace Bomberger, and Warren Bomberger. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to The Grace and Chloe Scholarship Fund. Any contributions may be sent to 707 SW Washington Street, 5th Floor, Portland, OR 97205.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 21, 2008.

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August 5, 2009

Beautiful Bridget, Almost a year has passed since you left this world for Heaven. You are missed, loved, fondly remembered -- and we are blessed to have you watching over us.

Marie Lossman-Dwyer

February 10, 2009

Ron, Karen and Adam,
I just heard of Bridget's passing. I remember her as a beautiful young girl when we were at Lechmere. I am so sorry. My prayers are with all of you.

A Friend

November 17, 2008

I continue to think of Bridget every day. I miss her smile, her laugh, the sheer joy she brought to anyone near her. Steve, Grace, Chloe, Karen, Ron and Adam remain in my prayers.

Ray and Beverly D'Agostino

August 31, 2008

Karen, Ron and Adam,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved daughter, Bridget. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to Bridget's husband and children
Ray and Beverly D'Agostino

Jon Fagan

August 22, 2008

Bridget rocked.
My wife's best friend.
My eldest' Godmother
The reason I stand here today with my beautiful family.
I will always remember Amazing Grace - Tracy Chapman - Harbor lights - BB,TT,EC.

August 22, 2008

I will miss Bridget's smile, her infectious laugh, her energy and her spirit. She was a remarkable woman...daughter, wife, mother, sister, friend. She left the world a brighter place.

A Friend

August 21, 2008

You do not know me but I have been receiving the prayer request emails for Bridget, Chloe and of course, you and your daughter Grace. And while I do not know you personally, my heart breaks for you all....and I am awed by your strength. I pray that your faith and the love you shared will provide some comfort to you. You remain a constant in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies.....A Friend.

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