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Elsie Burridge

Elsie Burridge

Elsie D. Burridge of Plaster Rock passed away peacefully at the Grand Falls General Hospital on August 11, 2015. She was the widow of the late Albert Burridge.
Elsie was born in Fredericton, NB, on November 22, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Crudence and Elsie (Baker) Schofield. Elsie leaves behind her sons Ed Burridge (Nancy) of Sackville, NB, Les Burridge (Holly) of St. Andrews, NB, and David Burridge (Annette) of Fort St. John, BC; seven grandchildren David, Brian, Emily, Jeff, Will, Jonah, and Tristen Burridge; seven great grandchildren; her sister Hazel Bucci of Plaster Rock; her sister-in-law Joyce Schofield of Plaster Rock; her brother-in-law Dr. Robert Burridge of Fredericton; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; her sister Helen Roberts; brothers Bill, Wallace, and Ed Schofield; as well as an infant baby sister, Mary.
Elsie graduated from the Saint John School of Nursing in 1950 and was a fixture at the Tobique Valley Hospital for over 30 years, retiring as Director of Nursing. She was very active in the United Church, singing in the choir for a number of years and serving and many committees.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, celebrating their achievement and looking forward to their visits, including annual get-togethers for the World Pond Hockey Championship.
Resting at St. Andrew's United Church, Plaster Rock, NB, with visitation on Sunday 6 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 1 pm from the church. Rev. Fran Bedell officiating. Interment will follow in the Plaster Rock Community Cemetery.
Elsie's family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of the Grand Falls General Hospital for their excellent and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Andrews United Church or to the United Church of Canada Missions and Services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover and Plaster Rock.

 

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