Marie Marthe Brideau-Land
1948-2022
Marie Marthe Brideau Land,73, of Hopewell Cape
passed away on May 10th, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family
and close friends, just the way she wanted it.
Marie was born in Bathurst on September 9th, 1948,
the daughter of the late Hilaire and Marie (Belanger)
Brideau.
Marie was a stunning woman, the first time Stephen
saw her, he knew she was the one. They have spent the last
35 years making special memories and being there for each
other. Marie had a sense of style and knew who she
was, from her red lipstick to her stylish
haircuts. She would light up a room when she entered, and
you could bet she had the most recent fashion on as she loved
to look her best. She had the clothes closet to prove
it. Marie had a quick wit and always was ready
with a comment or just a one liner that would get
your attention. Her facial expressions
were priceless; you could know what she was thinking without her
saying a word. She was a very caring
person and started the Albert County Home Care where she made it
possible for the elderly to be able to stay in their own homes. She
organized her team with great efficiency and was always
available. This was a passion of hers, and she took
great comfort in knowing she was making a difference in the lives of
people that needed her service.
She loved her family very much and had many lifelong
friends that she kept in contact with, she scheduled all their
vacations to visit with friends and family from afar. As
Marie struggled with her health she felt so blessed to have the help
and support of her husband, Stephen, first and foremost and
to her family and friends to make her comfortable and be able to stay
at home until the end. Special thanks goes out to
Cynthia Stevens and to her guardian angel, Louise Bourbonnais, for all
the devoted care and support. Also, thanks to the Extra-Mural Nurses
who came and helped care for Marie. Now that she has passed,
she would want everyone to be there for Stephen and help him through
this loss as she loved him so much. “Let the memories
of the love we shared, stay locked inside your heart for if you do,
were really not apart”
Letting
Go- The angels gathered near your
bed, so very close to you. For they knew the pain and
suffering that you were going through. I thought about so
many things, as I held tightly to your hand. Oh, how I wished that you
were strong and happy once again. But your eyes were looking
homeward, to that place beyond the sky. Where Jesus held his
outstretched arms, it was time to say goodbye. I struggled
with my selfish thoughts, for I wanted you to stay. So we
could walk and talk again, like we did just yesterday. But
Jesus knew the answer, So I gave to you life’s greatest gift, the gift
of letting go. Now my heart will carry memories of the
love you gave to me until we meet again in heaven, where the
best is yet to be.
She will be deeply missed by her husband Stephen Land;
sister, Yvette Brideau (Dave More); step-sister, Denise Ross
(John); step-brother, Roger Frenette (Valerie); special cousin,
Colette Van Buskirk; special friends, Bonnie Harvie-Leaman and Louise
Bourbonnais; father-in-law Mel Land; sister-in-law, Cynthia Stevens
(Ken); brothers-in-law, Michael Land (Edith) and Jeff Land
(Nancy). She will also be missed by her nieces and nephews
and by many good friends. She had a special place in her heart for her
little dog, Charlie, and her cat,Tom, who have been loyal
companions who will be missing her as well.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by sister, Agathe
Brideau.
There will be a time of visitation at the Albert County
Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7-9pm. Funeral Service
will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Saturday, May 14th,
2022 at 2:00pm with Father Denis Belliveau officiating.
Following the service everyone is invited to join the family at the
home of Stephen and Marie (31 Old Great Rd., Hopewell Cape) for
further sharing of memories and for
refreshments.
Donations to the SPCA or to the charity of the donor’s
choice would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2 (506)
734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marie Marthe Brideau-Land 19482022..
Death notice for the town of: Hopewell Cape, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick