VALE - Margaret BridgemanI am deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Margaret Bridgeman on Saturday evening, aged 82. Margaret made a significant contribution to the BCV and its members for over 33 years as a Councillor and the BCV Secretary.
Frank Gardner once joked that the best part of the Glenroy show was Margaret’s Sponge cakes and I totally agree - but there was so much more to Margaret Bridgeman. Margaret Joined the Glenroy Budgerigar and Cage Bird Society in 1977 with her husband Kevin (Dec) and son Mark. The B3 partnership was formed with Margaret serving as secretary of that club for over 34 years. Margaret was a dedicated Councillor and when there was a job to be done, she stepped up every time. Margaret was also our Shield Secretary filling another significant role for a long period of time. Margaret, Kevin and Mark opened their home to hold the Victorian National team for the National show for many years. Margaret had that welcoming personality that instantly relaxed people and made you feel important - she brought people in close and this is probably why she leaves hundreds of close friends in the bird game. Margaret was the first point of contact for the BCV and did this for so long websites still place the BCV at Fawkner. |
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The Canary Societies have also lost a dedicated worker, from what I know Margaret was Secretary of and eventually the President of the Border Canary Society and served on the National Show committee as well as being an accredited judge for the Border Canary society.
It’s so true that if you want something done you ask the busiest person for help and it would get done with excellence, and again that’s typifies Margaret.
The power of work undertaken by this family is evident by the three life membership bestowed upon them over the journey.
Personally I have little regard for Carlton supporters but there is one exception - she absolutely loves her footy team.
I have nothing but admiration and appreciation for the timeless dedicated support that you have shown myself and the BCV Council and membership over this very long period of time.
I hope there are aviary’s up there for you Margaret perhaps even cohabiting with cats and birds, and people and clubs for you to organise.
You will be sadly missed by our membership Australia wide, and our sympathies go out to your four children and their families.
Col Flanagan
President of BCV.
It’s so true that if you want something done you ask the busiest person for help and it would get done with excellence, and again that’s typifies Margaret.
The power of work undertaken by this family is evident by the three life membership bestowed upon them over the journey.
Personally I have little regard for Carlton supporters but there is one exception - she absolutely loves her footy team.
I have nothing but admiration and appreciation for the timeless dedicated support that you have shown myself and the BCV Council and membership over this very long period of time.
I hope there are aviary’s up there for you Margaret perhaps even cohabiting with cats and birds, and people and clubs for you to organise.
You will be sadly missed by our membership Australia wide, and our sympathies go out to your four children and their families.
Col Flanagan
President of BCV.
