Birth date: Mar 15, 1926 Death date: Nov 23, 2012
Mrs. Helene Theresia Bridges of Leesburg, VA passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Capital Caring Hospice in Arlington, surrounded by loved ones. Helene was born on March 15, 1926 in Vienna, Austria. She was a daughter of th Read Obituary
I was such a little girl -- first or second grade I think -- when I first knew Mrs. Bridges. Ricky was my best friend and I spent many happy days and weekends at her house where her wonderful mom treated me as one of her family. I remember Mrs. Bridges piling us into the car and taking us to the drive in, and how, as she tried to watch the movie, we created noise and general havoc in the back seat. She was fun and kind and my memories of her are sweet and bright.
It was so sad for us to hear that "Tante Helly" has passed away! We will always remember her visits in Austria, and the funny time we had together! In 1995 we had the chance to stay a few days at her house in Leesburg and it was so great to see how she tried to teach us "the american way of live"- cooking typical american food and enjoying speeking german with us! Even in her last years she loved to talk to her cousin (my mother) on the phone... She was always a part of our thoughts and our family! Even if there are 1000 of kilometers between us...we pray for her and we`ll lit a candle in our church! So let`s say it in our/her language: "Tante Helly, geh mit Gott und finde deinen Frieden!"
All our love to the family during this sad time,
best wishes from Austria
Dagmar & family,
& Cousine Theresia "Reserl"
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mrs. Bridges' passing. I first met her after my family moved into the house a few doors down (2000?). Though we were new to the neighborhood, she welcomed us with open arms, kindness, and of course, her famous hospitality (no visit was complete without an ample snack!). She told wonderful stories about her children and grandchildren, and with such exuberance that you couldn't help but get excited with her. She loved animals, and always got a kick out of meeting our various pets when we would bring them to visit.
She was a compassionate and gracious person who treated me and my sister as if we were her own grandchildren. I remember that she would often give us presents - and once gave us a giant drum of jellybeans on Easter that was way too big for ten people, much less two kids! Such generosity and thoughtfulness is a rare thing.
She will be deeply missed; my most heartfelt condolences to her family.
The residents and staff of Morningside House are deeply saddened to hear about Helene. Always a happy lady with only kind words for everyone. We have had the pleasure of knowing Helene for over three years and she will be missed by all.
How she met her husband Quincy will always be one of our favorite stories.
Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this sad time.
Maureen Clarke
Morningside House
