Madelene M. Bridges

    Bridges, Madelene M., 67, February 20, 2011.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
    LITTLETON – Madelene “Memaw” (Schools) Bridges, 67, entered into Eternal Rest February 20, 2011 with her loving family by her side following a short battle with cancer. She was born January 25, 1944 at Houlton, the daughter of Bernard and Grace (Sligar) Schools.
    Madelene attended schools in Hodgdon and Enfield, CT then returned home to Aroostook County in 1967. She chose to be a stay-at-home mom, raising her three daughters until she went to work on the farm for special cousin Tom Schools. She was a valued employee at Ames Dept. Store for many years. She was a volunteer at SAD #29 until such time as she became employed by them. She enjoyed 10 years as an Ed Tech, working with and loving the children and teachers she spent her days with. Madelene also was a life-long member of Saint Mary’s Parish. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, adoring grandmother and cherished sister.
    Madelene is survived by her husband, Leslie A. Bridges; her daughters, Karen Woodbury of Littleton, Lynn Shea of Kentucky, Dawn Theriault of Littleton; their father, Roland Theriault of Littleton; a very special granddaughter, Kelsey Theriault and equally special grandsons, Will and Sean Shea, Graden Bridges and Gabe Bither; special niece, Darla Lizotte; stepsons, Jon Bridges and his family of Levant, Brady Bridges and his friend, Becky Bither and her daughter, Kalie; brothers, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schools of CT, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schools of CT, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Schools of PA, Vaughn Bridges of Mapleton; sisters, Louise Shewokis of East Windsor, CT, Jane LaBreck and Anna Grover both of Wiscasset, Edith Johns and her husband, Wilbur of East Hartford, CT; special aunt, Ethel Schools; many, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Lewis, Gerald, William, Phillip and sister Theresa.
    Friends may call at the Dunn Funeral Home 6 to 8 p.m. Wed. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary of the Visitation Church at 10 a.m. Thurs. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Madelene’s memory to the Houlton Elementary School Library, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book at dunnfuneral.com