LACONIA ---- George Fredrick Bridges, 75, of Taylor Street, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord after a lengthy battle of heart and lung issues.
George was born on January 12, 1948, in York, Maine, the son of the late William and Mariam (Shaw) Bridges, where he spent his youth fishing on the ocean. After graduating high school George joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam. After leaving the military he married and had 3 children.
George enjoyed archery and guns, riding motorcycles, being a jack of all trades, and always took advantage of an opportunity to share a story with anyone who would listen.
George is survived by his son, Chris Bridges and his wife Cathy Bridges; daughters, Edith Bridges and Laura Bridges; seven grandchildren, Nyla Dame, Tyler Bridges, Gaberiel Bridges, Mya Dame, Cole Bridges, and Alexandra Bridges; one niece, Laurel Blankenship; and one nephew, Johnathan Bridges. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his brother, William Bridges, Jr.
There will be no Calling Hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 12:00pm, at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.