The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, on Monday, August 24, 2015, of Dick Brideau, beloved companion and friend of Jeannette MacKenzie, of Oyster Bed Bridge, aged 77.
He was the father of Ricky, Ronnie Randy and Troy Brideau; stepfather of Ron, Joe, Ross, Alister, Sandy and Lloyd Russell; and grandfather of several. Dick is also survived by his sister, Louise Landry; Jeannette's children, Eddie, Sue, Bruce and Catherine; special friends, Dave and Nellie Cox of North Sydney; and numerous nieces and nephews. He and his sister, Louise Landry, were the last surviving members of their family.
Dick was born in Berriville, New Brunswick and grew up there. He lived in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, then Prince Edward Island for the rest of his life.
Resting at Central Queen's Funeral Home, 2538 Glasgow Road, New Glasgow, for visitation on Thursday, August 27, 2015, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, South Rustico, on Friday, August 28, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Augustine's Cemetery.
If so desired, donations in Dick's memory to the P.E.I. Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be sent at www.peifuneralcoops.com.

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