Bridget A. "Breege" Elkington

Bridget A. "Breege" Elkington

Bridget Elkington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 22, 2010.
Bridget 'Breege' A. (McGoldrick) ELKINGTON Loving memory of Breege, born near Sligo in Western Ireland on June 1st 1933, and passed away on September 18, 2010 after a struggle with Alzheimer's for several years. In 1951 she moved to Liverpool, England where she qualified as a State Registered Nurse and Midwife. After completing school she moved to Blackpool and then Southport where she met and married her husband, Graham, in 1960. They immigrated to Seattle in 1966 and Breege worked as an RN at Group Health from 1973-1994. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend who loved camping and boating, especially in the San Juan Islands. They had property on Stuart Island and built a cabin, starting with a pick and shovel. She was also an accomplished pilot, earning her license in 1987. She much enjoyed attending St. James Cathedral with Roseanne and her special 'pew 2' friends. Her husband Graham, son David, and sisters Maureen, Margaret and Eileen survive her. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 24th at 10:30 AM at St. James Cathedral 804 9th Ave, (9th and Marion) Seattle. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, 5041 35th Ave NE, Seattle. Her family would like to thank the owner and staff of Nov Adult Family Homes on Mercer Island for the excellent care and compassion shown over the past year. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Alzheimer's Association PO Box 96011 Washington DC 20090-6011. Please sign the online guest book at www.legacy.com. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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October 1, 2010

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September 23, 2010

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September 23, 2010

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Tom & LaVar Kilpatrick

October 1, 2010

Dear Graham: We are stunned to read of Breege's passing. It simply doesn't seem possible that a lady so vivacious and full of life could be taken. We are so grateful for the many memories shared with you two on the island. Warm regards, Tom and LaVar

Breege Elkington

September 23, 2010

It's hard to say goodbye to our dear friend Breege, but our lives are richer because of knowing her for the past 29 years. We first met Breege and Graham when they came riding up to our cabin at Stuart Island on a motorcycle. She was wearing shorts, a tank top, tennis shoes and a baseball hat. She truly looked like a "foxy lady" with her auburn curly hair and frosted lipstick! She always seemed younger than she actually was.

She delighted in life, loved laughing and had a wonderful sense of humor. We recall the lovely dinners she used to serve when she set a beautiful table (without plates). This was because she "warmed" the dinner plates, which was her extra special touch!

We will always remember her kind and generous spirit. She had a "keen" intellect before this unyielding disease slowly took her away from us. We are saddened that she missed some of the happiest years with her grandchildren.

During her last few months, even when she no longer was able to speak, we could still see the sparkle in her eyes. She was charming and truly "effervescent".

Although her mind was stolen from her, she still set a powerful example of love for family, friends, and her devotion to God. We are comforted in knowing tht she is in Heaven now.

Tom and Donna Edwards

September 23, 2010

Graham, Very sorry to hear about your loss. Breege always talked to me about your pilot son David (who she was so proud of) at BFI before your flights to the cabin in the islands.

Reg Grantham

September 23, 2010

Dear Graham, I was shocked to hear about my colleague's passing. Breege has always been a favorite of mine while working in the injection room side by side for so many years. I have such fond memories of us on outings to your cabin on Steward Island and to the ocean in the Ramamurti beach house. We were room mates one weekend. I'll never forget her jaunty walk, ready smile and laugh and wonderful personality. God Bless you and David during your time of grief. My prayers are with you and her sisters.

Ann Helser

September 22, 2010

I have very special memories of working with Breege in the injection room. She was an excellent, compassionate nurse, a wonderful mentor, and an all around fun friend. She loved life and her family was the most important part of her life. That was always obvious in the way she loved talking about the fun times they shared together. I was honored to work six years with her and I know my life was blessed because of that opportunity. I am sad that I will be unable to attend the service that honors her life. We send our love and prayers, Gini and Dave Lincicome

September 22, 2010

I have such wonderful memories of Breege.

Katie Carrico

Dennis Mahan

September 22, 2010

Graham,

I'm so sorry to hear about Breege.

Flip and Ida Wingrove

September 22, 2010

Graham, we're sorry to hear of the passing of Breege. It's nice to remember the many fruitful hours that you two spent together on Stuart Island.

September 22, 2010

Graham, we have many wonderful and loving memories of our good friend, Breege, and our prayers are with you and your family today.

Rosanne and Pete

Rick Lentz

September 22, 2010

Jan and I are sorry to hear of Breege's passing. I worked with Graham for many years, and our prayers are with your family.

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