Obituary for Margaret Ann Bridge MD
Margaret Ann Bridge M.D.
March 1, 1951 to August 23, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Margaret Ann Bridge announces her passing in her 68th year. Much loved wife of Dwight Batke, cherished mother of Robert Bensen (Lyndsay Bond) and Alastair Hopkins (Gabriela Tokarska), and adoring Grandmother to Will and Jack Bensen. Beloved sister of Harold (Kathleen) Bridge and Douglas Bridge.
Margaret was a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at McMaster University and after years in private practice went on to become the resident doctor at Mohawk College where she treasured her relationship with the student body. Latterly she worked as a Physician at W.S.I.B and The Charlton Centre. She was the first woman President of the Hamilton Academy of Medicine. Caring for people always stood at the forefront of her role as a Physician.
Her time skiing, at Balsam Lake and with Family were most important to her. Margaret will always be remembered fondly by her family and numerous friends.
Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. A Celebration of Margaret's Life will take place at Carlisle United Church, 1432 Centre Rd, Carlisle, ON L0R 1H1, on Thursday August 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. A Private Family interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
March 1, 1951 to August 23, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Margaret Ann Bridge announces her passing in her 68th year. Much loved wife of Dwight Batke, cherished mother of Robert Bensen (Lyndsay Bond) and Alastair Hopkins (Gabriela Tokarska), and adoring Grandmother to Will and Jack Bensen. Beloved sister of Harold (Kathleen) Bridge and Douglas Bridge.
Margaret was a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at McMaster University and after years in private practice went on to become the resident doctor at Mohawk College where she treasured her relationship with the student body. Latterly she worked as a Physician at W.S.I.B and The Charlton Centre. She was the first woman President of the Hamilton Academy of Medicine. Caring for people always stood at the forefront of her role as a Physician.
Her time skiing, at Balsam Lake and with Family were most important to her. Margaret will always be remembered fondly by her family and numerous friends.
Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. A Celebration of Margaret's Life will take place at Carlisle United Church, 1432 Centre Rd, Carlisle, ON L0R 1H1, on Thursday August 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. A Private Family interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.