Mary Rose Brideau

Brideau, Mary Rose … Following a lengthy illness, Mary Rose Brideau of Saint John, NB, wife of the late Edward Brideau, passed away peacefully at the St. John and St. Stephen Nursing Home on Monday, November 10, 2008. Born in Saint John on March 13, 1917, she was a daughter of the late William and Bertha (Adams) McDonald. For many years she was employed by H.G. Harrison and Canada Packers. She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Church, Stella Maris Church and St. Joachim’s Church. Mary was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Eddie (d.1987) she was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph and Rufus McDonald and three sisters, Helen Losier, Betty “Bess” Davidson and Hazel Hyslop.

Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506) 634-7424 with visiting on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joachim’s Church, Loch Lomond Rd. on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 11 am. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to any charity of choice.