Obituary of Florence Bridle

BRIDLE, Florence Charlotte, age 94, of Windsor, N.S., passed away on January 8th, 2016 at Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. A daughter of the late William and Florence (Pugh) Millard, this beautiful lady was born in Halifax on May 21, 1921. After meeting her fine gentleman husband Clare Bridle in Halifax, they married and moved to Walton, N.S. where Clare had pursued a career with Dresser Minerals as General Manager until 1972. Then Florence and Clare moved to Windsor, where she remained until her passing. Florence was a very accomplished horsewoman and was one of first members of the Bengal Lancer Equestrian Riding Club in Halifax, still in existence today. She was well-known in the horse circles of Windsor, faithfully presenting trophies and following events. She was an extremely dedicated homemaker, as well as a talented artist and milliner. She was a member of St. Matthew's Anglican Church Walton, and also St. James Anglican Church, Newport, as well as a Board member for the Mentally Challenged Windsor Society. Florence is survived by her daughters, Charlotte (Ronald) Roach, Bedford; and Lorraine (Deborah) Bridle, Bridgetown; as well as grandsons Matthew (Dr. Chandra Avery) Roach, Halifax; and Marc (Rebecca Follett) Roach, Wolfville, great-grandchildren Jenna and Ella Roach; a brother, Kenneth (Sylvia) Millard, Newport; a sister, Dorothy (John) Lizotte, Montreal; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Florence was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Clarence "Clare" Charles Bridle; as well as her brother, Eric Millard (Helen). Cremation has taken place by request. A celebration of her life will take place at St. James Anglican Church in Brooklyn, Hants Co. at 11 am on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, Rev. E.E. Hill officiating, with interment in St. James Anglican Cemetery. Following the service, a reception will take place in the church hall adjacent to the church and everyone is invited to attend. Family flowers only. Florence would be honored to have any donations in her memory given to the SPCA Hants Branch, Box 2274, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 215, Summerville; 1-902-633-2431. Please visit our website at www.allenfh.ca to sign the guest book or send private condolences.