JEAN MARGARET BRIDGE (nee Ayers) March 6, 1926 – September 18, 2015. Jean Margaret Bridge, of Saskatoon and formerly of The Battlefords, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Jean will be lovingly remembered by her daughter JoAnne Putko, son-in-law Bill and grandsons Brendan & Andrew of Edmonton, AB; son Tom, daughter-in-law Val and grandchildren, Shyla & Rylan of Saskatoon, SK; son Murray of Summerland, BC; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Cuthbert & Ethel, and her four older siblings, Ernie, Norris, Hugh & Helen. Jean’s family would like to acknowledge and offer sincere thanks to the staff at Circle Drive Special Care Home, members of the Palliative Care Team of Saskatoon Health Region, & her physicians, Dr. J. Yelland and Dr. E. Gimon for the kind, compassionate and loving care provided to Jean during the past 3 years. Jean grew up on a farm near Fairlight, Saskatchewan. After finishing high school, Jean & her sister Helen began Nursing training at Regina General Hospital, both graduating in 1947. Jean’s first (and, as it turned out, only) job as a Registered Nurse was at Battlefords Union Hospital. Soon after moving to North Battleford, Jean met the dashing young Bill Bridge. Bill quickly fell deeply in love with lovely young Jean, and after a short courtship they were married on December 24, 1948. She left her nursing position and began life as a wife and then mother on Sprucehome Farm, near Prongua, Saskatchewan. Jean & Bill enjoyed a good life on & off the farm, and had the good fortune of doing quite a lot of travel within Canada, USA, Mexico and overseas to Australia & Africa before Bill predeceased her in 1984. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements in care of Cherished Memories. (306-242-7888). It was Jean’s wish that a Celebration of Life be held, which will occur at a future date. Memorial donations in honour of Jean may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
