Michael G. Bridgwood

ATHOL: Michael G. Bridgwood, 42, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 26, surrounded by his loving family, after fighting a courageous year-long battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Born on October 5, 1965 in Hyannis, MA, he grew up in Edmunds Township, ME, and graduated in 1983 from Washington Academy, East Machias, ME. Mike was co-owner and principal broker of Prudential Prime Properties in town. He was an active member of the North Quabbin Bible Church and his faith was evident to all who knew him. The greatest joys in his life were his wife and children, and he cherished the time he spent with them, making it a priority to be at all of his kids sporting events. Mike's generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to all. He lived his life with integrity and bravery. He touched the lives of so many, especially the young people in the area and his memory will live on in their hearts forever. Those he loved the most were faithfully at his side to the end: Wife, Barbara, who lovingly cared for him during his illness; mother, Arline Bridgwood of Edmunds Township, ME; six children, Nick, Ashley, Cassie, Chris, and Cody Bridgwood, and Michael Morandi all of Athol. He also leaves two sisters, Terry Bridgwood and daughters Allie and Kirsten of Newburyport, MA; Karen Quattrochi and husband Paul and son Nathan of Marlborough, MA; two brothers, Ron and wife Cheryl of Lamoine, ME; John and wife Krista of Hickory, NC; sisters-in-law, Charlene Allen and husband Mike, and Dianne Piermattei and husband Mike; mother-in-law, Bernie Chaisson; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was especially blessed by two of his nephews, Ryan Rathburn and Drew Chaisson, who were at his side during the last several weeks. Mike is now in the presence of the Lord with his son, Jason Trombley, who died in 2003. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Athol Congregational Church, 1225 Chestnut St., Athol. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 1st from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Fiske Funeral Home, 1356 Main St., Athol. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mike's memory to either the Bridgwood Believers Fund or to the Jason D. Trombley Scholarship Fund, both c/o the Athol Credit Union, 513 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.fiskefuneralhome.com. Fiske Funeral Home 1356 Main Street, Athol is directing arrangements. $(document).ready(function(){ });