We have all known Brenda Bridson as a stalwart of the Celtic Congress for many years, as joint secretary with her friend Brenda Williamson, as a committee member and as Eaghtyrane (President), but most of all as a friend. Her irrepressible sense of fun will be sorely missed. She had a profound knowledge of the Island and its people which she delighted in sharing, and she was a generous host and excellent company. Our condolences go to her family and her many friends, not just here in the Island, but particularly amongst other branches of the Celtic Congress and amongst the many dance groups in Britain and throughout Europe who came to know Brenda as a dancer with the Manx Folk Dance Society.
The following notice was published by Isle of Man Today –
BRIDSON. Peacefully at her home in Glenvine on 2nd April 2020. Brenda Ann (Nee Caine) aged 75 years, at rest at last. Dearly loved wife of Chris. Devoted Mum of Catreeney and Breeshey, Mother in Law of Peter. Under the very trying times at the moment the Cremation Service will be strictly private. A service to celebrate Brenda’s life will take place at a later Date. Donations in Brenda’s memory, please to be made to Hospice IOM, whose support and care have been outstanding at this very difficult time. All enquiries please contact Kissack’s Funeral Directors, Crosby, Tel, 480794.