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Bridget Ann McDonagh

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Bridget McDonagh Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2006.

McDONAGH _ Bridget Ann, born in Vancouver August 8, 1953 and passed away peacefully at Marion Hospice on March 19, 2006 surrounded by her friends and family. Bridget is survived by her son Scott and daughter Shannon Van Boeyen, father Dr. Jack McDonagh, sisters Meg McDonagh and Linda McLean and family. The family wishes to express our deepest gratitude for the sustained, loving support given to Bridget by her many dear friends. A Wake will be held at Brock House, 3875 Point Grey Road, Vancouver from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2006. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, donations may be made in Bridget's name to the ALS Society or Marion Hospice.

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April 17, 2009

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March 29, 2006

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March 28, 2006

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Joy Stephens

April 17, 2009

To my friend Bridget! We will celebrate you, your zest for life and passion for adventure on April 24th as your family, friends and former work colleagues gather at Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion. You will be there in spirit, I just know it.

Lorrie Russell

March 29, 2006

What a smile! When I read of Bridget's passing, I am shocked at the speed of the disease, but what I remember most is her giggle and smile.

Watching the kids play on the sandbars in Point Roberts. We all had plenty of woes to talk about but ended up laughing and playing in the sun. That is how I will remember Bridget, laughing and playing in the sun with her children and her lifelong friends.

Much love to Scott and Shannon.

Eric and Lorrie

Greg Booth

March 28, 2006

I was a friend of Bridget’s through Shelley and Fred, through our friend Linda Nutter and through our son, Jackson’s friendship with Scott.

Bridget, of course, was a special person. I remember a friend saying a few months ago when we had been over for a visit. “Wasn’t that a special connection with Bridget today, everyone feels that special energy that she is giving out, we feel very recognized and appreciated.”

A few months ago, she was thanking me for doing something for her. I suggested that our fates could have been so easily reversed, and that I know she would have done the same for me. She looked thoughtful for a moment, then said that indeed she would have. I know she would have done the same and more for me, and for any of us.

We saw a movie a couple of weeks ago with Bridget, and afterwards we asked her what she thought of the movie. She gave a slight wiggle of the hand, which said quite clearly, “Well it was OK, but not great.” Which was just what we thought of the movie also. She was definitely totally whole in terms of spirit right to the end.

So in terms of our spirit, I guess I personally believe that it does not really disappear. I do not know where it goes. Hopefully I can, we all can, carry a bit of Bridget forward into whatever time we have. I often think of a letter that a soldier named Sullivan Ballou wrote to his wife shortly before he went into battle during the American Civil War. I wanted to read a line from that letter:

“…I shall always be near you; in the gladdest days and in the darkest nights . . . always, always, and if there be a soft breeze upon your cheek, it shall be my breath, … as the cool air fans your throbbing temple, it shall be my spirit passing by.”

Thank you Bridget

carol shore

March 26, 2006

Bridget and I had been friends since we met and worked together in shipping in 1977. Many of the group who remained in shipping continued to be friends of Bridget, and today after the wonderful wake, I realized that anyone who met her would decide she was a keeper!

Such were her wonderful qualities -confidence, humour, caring, and beauty (hair, eyes, smile and manner of speaking)that upon leaving her, one felt briefly diminished.

Bridget and I enjoyed a wonderful two weeks in Puerto Vallarta in 1982, when she was engaged to marry Ken.

A few years later, a few of my friends and relatives had a fine birthday party at my False Creek condo for Bridget (Aug 8th) for Dan (Aug 9th), his wife and my friend Linda, and my cousin Leslie (Aug 15th). Leslie's brother Larry arrived to dazzle us with juggling, and Leslie's husband Kostas brought a huge Greek leg of lamb from his restaurant. It has always been one of my great memories of a very special day with Bridget, and our mutual friends.

More recently, when ill, Bridget mustered the courage to drive, together with Shannon and puppy Maggie, to Pemberton in a rental (when her car was stolen)and stay over to enjoy an outing in the forest finding the exotic pine mushrooms.

I was amazed by how deeply Bridget experienced everything (fir trees and moss and sunshine slanting into deep shade and many scents carried on fresh air) - a fabulous lesson for the rest of us.

I feel many of you, like me, may now vow to emulate her fine example and really, really live life more fully, in her memory.

Love and HUGS to Shannon, Scott and Ken.

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Linda Doherty

March 26, 2006

Met Bridget in the early 80's through our mutual friend Carol Shore and Dan and I got to know her working at Moore Business Forms. Bridget was always such a friendly, caring, and true flower-child spirit. Over the years we would run into Bridget in odd places and it was always a pleasure to see her again. Of late, she lived across the street from us and we did have the opportunity to meet her children and visit before that horrible disease meant she had to move. The world is a poorer place for her passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to Bridget's family and we trust that the good memories will in time overshadow the sadness.

Dan and Linda Doherty

Kim Foster

March 25, 2006

I haven't known Bridget as long as many as her friends have but I have to say that Bridget was a beautiful woman with great spirit. I worked as her care giver for a short time however during that period she and I developed this wonderful connection that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Bridget I will miss you so much you are my inspiration.

Love

Kim

Annie, Santa, Brij, Linda - Xmas c.1972

March 23, 2006

Ann Battison

March 23, 2006

A friend just contacted me to ask if this was the girl who had been my roommate while we were going to UBC, more than 30 years ago. I hadn't seen Bridget in many years and hadn't known she was ill.

I never knew anyone with such spirit and such a zest for life. When I knew her she was a fabulous friend and devoted to her family, particulary to her sisters. The last time I saw her was a chance meeting at Salt Spring Island with her first child in a stroller and she sounded like the happiest person on earth. The image I will keep in my heart is the joy on her face as she introduced me to Scott.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who loved her.

Annie

John MacInnes

March 23, 2006

Bridget was a wonderfully gentle soul. She appreciated the simple pleasures in life and loved to share that appreciation with others. She seemed equally at peace working in her garden and tending to her children's needs as she was when dealing with many of life's challenges.

Never have I known someone who smiled so much. The last time I visited Bridget, despite her grave condition and her inability to communicate other than through her eyes, she was beaming from ear to ear. She dealt with her illness with immeasurable grace and dignity.

Bridget's children meant the world to her. She was always so very proud of them and their accomplishments. They are left with a void in their lives that can never be filled.

To Scott and Shannon I say while your lives will never be the same, some day you will, once again, find joy and hapiness in your lives. It will take time; perhaps far more than you would like, but it will happen. Both of you are very much loved by your friends and family, all of whom are there for you now and always.

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