Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
RIEP
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Heather A. Bridgemahon.
Heather was born to Ronald Bridgemahon and Hyacinth Collymore-Bridgemahon. She graduated from St. Hilda's Diocesan High School for Girls in Brown's Town, St. Ann, Jamaica with a Senior Cambridge Certificate, the equivalent of a U.S high school diploma. She began working first for the Ministry of Education and eventually with the Bank of Nova Scotia in various Jamaican locations.
In the late 1970's Heather immigrated to the United States and soon began working in the banking industry and ultimately retired as a Bank Auditor for the State of Florida.
Heather enjoyed travel, books, family, watching tennis and British television shows. She was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Miami.
She fought a courageous battle with leukemia.
Heather's services were held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 as detailed:
The Viewing was held from 9:30am-10:30am
at Van Orsdel Family Funeral Chapel
11220 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33176
The Funeral Service was held at 10:45am
at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
9200 SW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33176
Heather's Catholic Church does not allow an open casket viewing so when her body entered the church her casket was closed and draped.
NO FLOWERS or FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS were allowed in the church as required by Heather's church. Flowers and arrangements were permitted at the Van Orsdel Family Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, you may wish to send a donation to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation:
1. By telephone the phone number is 813-745-1403
2. On line @ Moffitt.org & click on the donation link.
3. Mail a check to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation
12902 Magnolia Drive UTC Found.
Tampa, Fl. 33612
Her burial will be held at a later date after cremation.
Heather is survived by her sister Michele Bridgemahon-Anderson; her brother-in-law, Rufus Anderson; her nephews, Shaun and Jason Lusan; her niece, Kimberly Anderson; her aunts, Eunice Collymore and Ena Collymore-Woodstock; grand nephew and niece, Andre Lusan and Selena Lusan; as well as many dear cousins, and a host of other family members and friends.
"When Heather stepped off the train at her station our God was there to welcome her home."--Michele
How wonderful to have such a loving family!!!!
You are now resting in peace and we'll all meet again one day!!!
Sweet rest!!!!
Maureen
i hadn't seen Heather in many years, but Michele graciously invited me to a
week's vacation at Anna Maria island.Heather immediately made me feel so
welcome & we later met again in Miami on another visit where I was able to
again feel Heather's warmth.She certainly loved her family & I think especially
her nephews & niece.Her faithfulness to her church was also something very
special.S
he is now enjoying her reward. R.I.P!
Rest in peace dear sister Heather. Sorry that we did not get to know each other and to know that you were bravely fighting your illness. Your journey has ended and you are now in a better place with your creator.
Michele and the rest of family please accept our condolances.
From: Trevor, Michael, Wally and Jeffrey Bridgemohan (Your brothers) and their families in New Jersey, NY, and Canada.
Love.