It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert Bridle of Red Bay, NL announce his sudden passing on Aug. 18, 2010 at the family residence in Red Bay at the age of 78 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories wife Julia; children Audrey (Ian Slade), Rita (Eric Paul), Velda (Randell Layden), Mona (Garland Pye), Mervin (Patsy) and Jean Bridle (Chris Caron); grandchildren Vaughan, Tyson, Jamie, Andrew, Sheena, Robert, Danielle, Starsky, Kim and Melissa; great-grandchildren Bridget, Gracie, Brooklynn, Mia, Hannah, Larissa, Brendon, Cole, and Caylee; brothers and sisters Ewart, Jane, Violet and Eric, as well as a large circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Malcolm and Patience Bridle. Visitors were received at the family home on Wednesday, Thursday and at the Gospel Hall on Friday from where the funeral service took place Saturday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. with Mr. Albert Joyce and Mr. David Swan officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery in Red Bay. As expressions of sympathy flowers were graciously accepted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre's Funeral Home, L'Anse au Loup.