In Celebration of

Robert Edward Bridgeford

November 12, 1935 -  April 13, 2021


Robert Edward Bridgeford lived a life filled with joy. He was the beloved only child of Eleanor and Eric. He was a determined young man, who loved sports, and quickly became interested in business. He was a hardworking chartered accountant, who rarely missed a day of work. He met the love of his life, Diane, across the rink of High Park Curling Club, and he believed each day of his life got better from that point on. He was a devoted and loving father to his two daughters, Lori and Erin. He adored them and was happy to tell everyone and anyone how proud he was to be their father.

Robert’s favourite times were simple – a game of golf, watching his Toronto sports teams, and playing cards. He enjoyed these times immensely because, as he often said, “it’s the company that counts.”

In his retirement, he enjoyed family time and finally got the dogs that he had always wanted. Along with his devoted wife and daughters, he will be remembered fondly by his brother-in-law, Gregory McGuire, his sister-in law, Mary-Anne, and the nieces he loved to visit with, and joke around with, Denise and Michaela. Known for his quick wit, sense of humour, and generous spirit, the kindness he showed to all people will be his greatest legacy. He was forever described as a gentleman, a comedian, and the life of the party. He said daily that he was the luckiest guy alive to have had the life he did, and he would not change a single thing. May we all have a life that allows us to live with the same philosophy.

Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4: 7

Guestbook 

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Siobhan Dineen 

Entered April 18, 2021

Dear Lori and Erin,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I will always remember your father’s hearty laugh. He always brightened up a very long parents night.

Stephen Luzyk (Good friend of family.)

Entered April 19, 2021 from Toronto

My sympathies to the family. Bob was a great person and I know will be dearly missed. Best days of my life was my dad and Bob coaching me in baseball at high park.

Olena Shklar 

Entered April 19, 2021 from Etobicoke

Ms. Bridgeford and family

Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your father, husband most cherished family member.

We send our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With sympathy,

Olena, Andrei, Emilia and Mattea Shklar

Heather Cromie (Friend & CRA co-worker)

Entered April 20, 2021 from Newmarket

Bob was a wonderful person and, as said, SO proud of his family. I know because he would always proudly update me about Diane, Lori and Erin when we got together for lunch. I believe it was a testament to our friendship that we kept in touch after Bob retired ... every four months for lunch. And even after I retired. I picture him there, across the table with his beer, always happy and smiling and usually kidding me about something.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Diane, Lori and Erin. May God give you strength and peace at this time.

Valerie Luzyk (Acquaintance)

Entered April 21, 2021 from Etobicoke

I remember Mr. Bidgeford when I was a teenager. He used to drop my parents place and have a few beers with my dad Steve. He would throw quarters into the deep end of the pool for me to retrieve.
Rest peacefully in Heaven.
Valerie

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