Open Full Navigation
Bom-Wrapper
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
Frederick Ralph
Bridges
Bridges
1951 - 2017
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for Frederick Ralph Bridges
BANGOR - Frederick Ralph Bridges Jr., 65, of Bangor, Maine, died peacefully at home Sunday, March 5, 2017. He was born March 19, 1951, to Clara Esther and Frederick R. Bridges Sr. in Bangor.
Fred attended Bangor High School, graduating in 1970, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1979. He was part of the Naval Reserve from 1980 to 1985. He also was valedictorian and president of the Student Senate at Eastern Maine Technical College in 1986. Fred enjoyed working on old cars, collecting antiques and helping friends in need. He was a gifted storyteller and had a great sense of humor.
Fred is survived by his daughters, Emily Sigman and her husband Joshua, and Jennifer Phanthay and her husband Soubanh; his grandchildren, Noah, Rebekah and Charlotte; his siblings, Harrison "Gene" Bridges and his wife, Rita, Edith Webb and husband Darrell, and Hilda Robichaud and husband Jerry; and the mother of his children, Gladys Bridges; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, March 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 639 Grandview Ave., in Bangor. Memorial contributions may be made to operationhomefront.org, a charity for military families. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
Fred attended Bangor High School, graduating in 1970, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1979. He was part of the Naval Reserve from 1980 to 1985. He also was valedictorian and president of the Student Senate at Eastern Maine Technical College in 1986. Fred enjoyed working on old cars, collecting antiques and helping friends in need. He was a gifted storyteller and had a great sense of humor.
Fred is survived by his daughters, Emily Sigman and her husband Joshua, and Jennifer Phanthay and her husband Soubanh; his grandchildren, Noah, Rebekah and Charlotte; his siblings, Harrison "Gene" Bridges and his wife, Rita, Edith Webb and husband Darrell, and Hilda Robichaud and husband Jerry; and the mother of his children, Gladys Bridges; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, March 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 639 Grandview Ave., in Bangor. Memorial contributions may be made to operationhomefront.org, a charity for military families. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
Order Flowers
Recently Shared Condolences
-
Dear Gene, Edith, Hild... (read more)
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos
Connect with Us
