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Gavin Bridson Obituary
Died suddenly on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Marlene Bridson. Father of Stella Alexander (Danny) of London, England. Grandfather of Louis Archibald Arthur Alexander also of London. Former husband of Diane Bridson of London. Preceded in death by his parents, D. G. Bridson and Vera Richardson Bridson and his twin sister, Hermione Bridson. Gavin served in the British Armed Forces in Malaysia. He was well known for his work in the study of the history of printmaking; most notably the publication of his work in 1986 Printmaking in the Service of Botany which he co-authored with Donald Wendel. Another published work, American Botanical Prints of Two Centuries, won the Newman Award from the American Historical Print Collectors Society. Gavin began his career in London at the Natural History Museum and continued at the Linnean Society before coming to the US to begin work for the Hunt Institute. He will be greatly missed by the many people who knew and loved him. There will be no visitation. A Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday 11 AM at ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Avenue, Avalon.
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Vivien Bridson
February 26, 2008
Dear Marlene, I have just heard and want to wish you all sympathy. Forgive this late message but I only realised as I could not make e.mail contact.
I remember Gavin as someone I came to know in my forties and who has been in contact ever since as in our minds we were family. I hope you will stay in contact if you wish to
Lynda Sellen
January 31, 2008
Dear Marlene (if I may),
I have only just read Gavin's so kind words to me about the death of my son Tom. I came online to thank him and read with utter disbelief the news of his death. I cannot believe it. Although it is a long time since I last saw him, Gavin was a special and very dear friend and I send you the very deepest condolences. Still suffering from the shock of sudden loss myself I can only offer you my sympathy. I'd always hoped to perhaps come over and see him again and meet you. What a loss to the world. I am SO sorry.
john schulman
January 19, 2008
Marlene, Gavin was one of our favorite people ever. He came into the shop frequently and was a great friend to us on many levels. We were astounded and deeply saddened to learn of his passing and you are in our hearts. -- John Schulman and the Caliban Bookshop staff.
Dorothy Frayer
January 16, 2008
Marlene,
Annie called me from Florida to let me know of Gavin's passing. I was leaving early the next morning for Florida to visit my brother, so was unable to call. I was stunned to learn of his death, for to me he was a person who was so very much alive! I recall the last time we were together, when he talked about the book he was working on. I loved his wit and caring ways.
Dorothy Frayer
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Pentti Arvela
January 15, 2008
Sorry Marlene that I never met Gavin.
Dalia and Lorraine Yucius
January 14, 2008
Dearest Marlene - We were so sorry to hear of Gavin's passing... he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jacqueline Fisher
January 14, 2008
Marlene,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness. I am very sorry for your loss.
Jackie Fisher (friend of Sally O'Connor)
Stanley Johnston
January 14, 2008
Marlene,
Please accept Carol and my deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are very much with you.
Maureen Groves - Cutrone
January 13, 2008
Marlene, Your high school alumi chums loved visiting with Gavin at our breakfasts. We enjoyed and cared about him just as much as we care about you. Our thoughts are certainly with you at this sad time.
Richard & Mary Parrish
January 13, 2008
Marlene, our symphathy to you. It was our privledge to have known Gavin. He will be missed by all who knew him, especially all of your friends from the class of 62.
Bob and Carolyn Wippenbeck
January 12, 2008
Marlene
We are so sorry to hear about Gavin. Some people are so special.
Gavin was one of them. Even though we did not see him often, we considered him a friend and will miss him. We have pleasant memories of him talking about life in England, especially when he was a child during the war. What a special person he was.
Nancy and Tim Volk
January 12, 2008
Dear Marlene, We am so sorry for your loss. Gavin was a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you. Most Sincerely, Nancy and Tim Volk (friends of Sally O'Connor)
William Strater
January 12, 2008
A wonderful friend who will be missed for his sparkling personality and wit. We've all lost with his passing.
Barbara Averell (Matthews Arts)
January 12, 2008
Dear Marlene,
I extend my sincere sympathy. May your many good memories help to ease the pain of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Susan Matthews
January 12, 2008
Marlene,
You have my deepest sympathy. Gavin will surely be missed.
Joyce Roycroft-Hughes
January 12, 2008
Marlene, I was so sorry to hear of your husband's death. It was so good meeting him at the breakfasts on Thursdays. He seemed to be such a gentle man. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
God Bless.
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