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Bridget Troy Obituary

Bridget ''Bridie'' Troy, age 94, of Oak Park, born in County Mayo, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Gerald V.; loving mother of Paul (Kathy), Laura (Ron) Tracy and the late Bernadette; devoted grandmother of Aaron and Kevin Troy and Geoff Sherman; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews including Kay O'Shea who was also her companion and caregiver. Visitation Thursday, 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Willams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park going to St. Edmund Church for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Catholic Charities, Dept. 1623, Box N, Chicago, IL 60690 are appreciated. Funeral info 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 9, 2005.

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Jay Troy

November 10, 2005

She had a great laugh. I can still remember it.

Bernie Troy

November 9, 2005

Paul and Laura,



Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your mom.



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