Henrietta B. Bradstreet

    BRIDGEWATER – Henrietta B. Bradstreet 88, wife of the late Dan Bradstreet, passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2007 after a long illness. She was born in Bridgewater November 7, 1918 the daughter of Fred and Ruby (Black) Rideout.     Henrietta was a life long resident of Bridgewater, attended Bridgewater schools and was a graduate of Presque Isle Normal School. She taught kindergarten in the Bridgewater school system for many years, retiring in 1979. Henrietta was a member of the Bridgewater Extension and was presented an award in 1982 by the Aroostook County Extension Association for outstanding homemaker. She was also a member of the Bridgewater Senior Citizens and the Bridgewater Free Baptist Church. She enjoyed making quilts, embroidery, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens.
    She is survived by a son Wayne Bradstreet and his wife Mavis; a daughter Diana Bradstreet all of Bridgewater; six grandchildren, Ryan Bradstreet and his wife Wendy of Bridgewater, Julie Sanborn and her husband Cory of Waterville, Alan Bradstreet and his wife Melissa of Michigan, Shawn Bradstreet of New Jersey, Shane Bradstreet of Portland and Lance Bradstreet of New York; two great-grandchildren; a sister Helen Rideout of Blaine; a sister-in-law Betty Rideout of Hermon; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years; three brothers Clair, Ralph and Earl Rideout; a sister Vinca Maskewich; and a very special great-granddaughter Megan Bradstreet.
    There will be no calling hours. Graveside services were conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Smith Cemetery in Bridgewater with Pastor Robert Vaughn officiating. The family would like to express appreciation to Hospice of Aroostook personnel for their compassionate, caring, and special thanks to Michelle Delong for the loving care she provided. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Bridgewater Free Baptist Church, P.O. Box 280, Bridgewater, ME 04735. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.