Newport – Lawrence W. Bridge, 89, of Cranston Avenue, Newport, RI died Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Josephine (Brownell) Bridge.
He was born in Narragansett, RI, son of the late William A. and Alice P. (Donnelly) Bridge, and had resided in Portsmouth for 25 years prior to moving to Newport this past year. Mr. Bridge attended University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design. He served his country as a United States Navy veteran of WWII. Prior to retirement he was a mechanical engineer in Connecticut.
Including his wife he is survived by 2 sons: Fred Bridge of Little Compton, RI and Geoffrey Bridge of Sandwich, MA; a daughter: Alice B. Bridge of Middletown, RI; 2 grandchildren: David Bridge and Jennifer Bridge; and 2 great grandchildren.
Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
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