Bridget A. Papadimatos

Bridget A. Papadimatos obituary, Brookline, NH

Bridget A. Papadimatos

Bridget Papadimatos Obituary

Visit the Smith & Heald Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Bridget A. Papadimatos, 56, resident of Brookline, NH, died on June 23, 2025 at her home.

She was born on January 20, 1969 in Lowell, MA, the daughter of Robert Hamel and Marion (Millette) Hamel. Bridget was raised and educated in Chelmsford, MA, and graduated from Chelmsford High School, Class of 1987.

Bridget loved helping people and continued that through her work as a massage therapist for over 30 years.

Bridget was known for her radiant smile, a beacon of warmth that drew people to her.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Eugene Hamel.

Family members include her loving husband, Michael Papadimatos of Brookline, NH; five siblings, Rickey Hamel of Ocala, FL, Lynda Dupras of Ocala, FL, Tina McCarthy of Conway, SC, Gary Hamel of Acton MA, and Lisa Garland of Deering, NH, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are private. Burial will be in St. Louis de Gonzague Cemetery, Nashua, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to any animal charity of your choice.

Smith & Heald Funeral Home

63 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055

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