Obituary: Edward Bridgman, 75, Of Groton

Information via Byles-Mac Dougall Funeral Services

Edward Bridgman, 75, of Groton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 26, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Robert L. and Margaret (Otterbeck) Bridgman.

Ed served in the United States Navy and later went on to work at Electric Boat as an inside machinist. He also had a love of the ocean and was a professional fisherman.

He was married to Carol Bridgman. She survives him.

Besides his wife Carol, Edward is survived by his daughter Penny Donahue, his son Edward J. Bridgman, Jr., six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brothers James L. Bridgman, William F Bridgman, Leonard J. Bridgman, and Christopher C. Bridgman; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son Scott Bridgman and his brother Robert A. Bridgman.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames Street, Groton. Burial is private.

In lieu of flowers donations in Edward’s memory may be made to CT Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375.

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