Brigitte Dade Obituary
Brigitte was born to parents Gale and Jaqueline Hurd in Ravenna, Ohio on August 10, 1950. She attended Crestwood High School in Mantua, and went on to achieve undergraduate and graduate degrees at Kent State University. Her Masters degree was in early childhood education, to which she dedicated her teaching career. The great purpose and central meaning in her life was in teaching pre-kindergarten children with special needs. She found joy in most things, and particularly in her sons and grandchildren.
Brigitte was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Mark Hurd of Cape Coral, Florida. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tom; sons Bryan, Brendan and Derek; and grandchildren Edgar, Scarlett, Ellen and Hazel; daughters-in-law, Katie Anderson Dade and Jill Parsons Dade; and sister-in-law, Bernadette Hurd. She blessed each one with love and joy. She nurtured us all.
Following cremation, there will be a memorial service for Brigitte at First Christian Church on Saturday, November 26th, at 11 a.m. Those who wish to may greet the family starting at 10 a.m. Flowers would be welcomed, but in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, the Cleveland Christian Home, or to a charitable cause of choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Waite & Son Funeral Homes at 765 N. Court St., Medina.
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Barbara Patton
February 14, 2025
Happy Valentine's Day dear friend. We miss you.
Barbara Patton
November 16, 2024
We just had our monthly coffee at Panera today and thought about you. We miss your company and your laughter.
Barbara Ann Patton
November 15, 2023
First sighting was when we came to visit our construction site and this little bit of a lady was walking down the street with a slew of kids from the neighborhood--they followed her like the Pied Piper! I relied heavily on her advise. We exchanged ideas about books we'd read but the thing I will always remember is her kind demeanor and contagious laugh. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Take care of my beloved Hugh when you meet.
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Barbara Patton
November 22, 2022
Condolences to all the Dade family. We will miss Brigitte, especially at our monthly coffee's at Panera. There are so many things about Brigitte that I loved. I will miss all the advice she gave me in times of need. And I will miss her smile. It's been said "At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love." Brigitte showed that everyday in so many ways. A special blessing for the grandchildren she loved so deeply. Rest in peace dear friend. I miss you terribly.
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