BRIDGES, Daniel F. Of Wells Beach, Maine, and long time resident of both Belmont and Winchester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully March 7th. Born June 1st, 1938, beloved husband of the late Sally (Bridger) Bridges, father to Amy (Bridges) Madden of Wellesley, her husband Ted Madden and grandfather to his grandchildren, Emery, Molly, Daniel, and Tommy. He loved nothing more than to spend time in Maine with them, proudly attend their sporting events, and share his sense of humor with them. Brother of the late William Bridges and Uncle Dan to his nieces, their children and many special cousins. A teacher at Belmont Hill School from 1968-2001, and Director of Admissions for 25 of those years, he offered wise counsel, mentorship and friendship to generations of faculty and students. After his retirement, he devoted hundreds of volunteer hours to VNA Hospice Care, the Immigrant Learning Center, MGH's Chaplin program, and in many other ways. He had a gift of showing friendship and conversation to people at a time in their lives when it was most needed. A Memorial Service will be held at The Belmont Hill School Chapel, on March 31st, at 2:30. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dan's honor may be made to the Belmont Hill School - Daniel Bridges Fund for Faculty Development, or to Care Dimensions Hospice House caredimensions.org For guestbook please visit lehmanreen.com Lehman Reen McNamara Brighton 617 782 1000

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 12 to Mar. 17, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for DANIEL BRIDGES

10 Entries

March 19, 2019

Dan Bridges literally changed my life. I applied to Belmont Hill in 1983, for entry into what would have been 8th grade in my public school. Mr. Bridges interviewed me and took a personal interest in me once I was admitted - one of 6 or 8 students to enter BHS in Form 2. Once at BHS, he was always on the lookout for me and asked about my development often. Belmont Hill was a springboard to college, manhood, fatherhood and just life in general and Mr. Bridges was the one who saw whatever spark of potential that others did not. He will be missed. Ted - my deepest and warmest thoughts re with you, Amy and the entire Bridges family.

John Mazzone

March 19, 2019

I am very sorry to hear this news, and I send my sincere condolences to the Bridges family for their loss. Mr Bridges (he'll always be Mr. Bridges), was my first English teacher at Belmont Hill when we both joined the school in the fall of 1968. He was a gentle man and a supportive teacher who helped make my transition to a new school much easier. We remained very close during the next six years, and I have always remembered and admired his spectacular lamb shop sideburns. Long after Belmont Hill i would see him once in a while at MGH, where he was a comforting presence during my mom's last days. A good man, and I will miss him.

MJH

March 16, 2019

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the Bridges family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come, may you draw comfort from that hope.

Z L

March 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Joe Quinlan

March 15, 2019

Maryrita and I will miss Dan very much. He was a nice man. We saw him and every summer since 1996, when we vacationed in Wells Beach. We often went to brunch with Dan and the crew, including in August of last year.

Rest In Peace, Dan!

March 14, 2019

Amy:
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. As a Wells Beach neighbor for the past 36 years, we'll always cherish the "on the porch" chats with the finest neighbor we could ever have....your father. Wells Beach will never be the same without him. Jan and Ron Pardus

March 14, 2019

Amy:
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. As a Wells Beach neighbor for the past 36 years, we'll always cherish the "on the porch" chats with the finest neighbor we could ever have...your father. Wells Beach will never be the same without him . Jan and Ron Pardus

March 14, 2019

How precious our love ones are to us. They are even more precious to God. John 3:16

March 12, 2019

Dan was a Prince of a fellow.

He was a brilliant conversationalist, good humored, quick witted and always upbeat.

I will miss our morning coffees and his helpful advice.

He was and remains an inspiration to me.

J. Patrick Keane
Kennebunk, Maine

March 12, 2019

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. IS 41:10

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