Bridget Sills bore a long illness without complaint
September 26 2007

The funeral takes place this week in London of Duncormick woman Bridget Sills (née Kendrick) who died last week at the age of 65, after a sustained period of illness bravely born without complaint.

Bridget, also sometimes known as Breda, was a native of Horesland in Duncormick, one of a family of ten. She worked in Dublin and Wexford before emigrating to the U.K. in 1969. She was followed promptly by Murrintown man Michael Sills who had been smitten by her when she served him his daily lunch as a waitress at Sinnott's restaurant in Selskar.

The couple were married in July 1970 at St. Mary Magdalen's church in Willesden, the parish where they spent their married life and where they raised their two children, son Damian and daughter Joanna.

The deceased was a reserved woman, who shied away from the much of the limelight enjoyed by her husband as the current chairman of the London Wexford Association. However, she certainly maintained strong contact with home, especially while her parents were still alive.

Bridget was strongly independent in her views, loved to discuss the issues of the day and was a keen gardener. She enjoyed singing and The Streams of Bunclody' was her party piece. While she had strong family links to the Father Murphy's G.A.A. club, her favourite sport was soccer, attending Chelsea matches with son Damian. She also loved motorsport. In recent years, she worked part-time at the school attached to St. Mary Magdalen's until laid low by motor neuron disease. During her illness, she was cared for at home and she passed away in the arms of her loving husband. She was able to rely on the support of many good friends and neighbours as well as members of the London Wexford Association. Five of her eight surviving siblings are also resident in the U.K.

Bridget Sills is mourned by her grieving husband, son, daughter, grand-daughter Lauren; brothers Joe and Tony in Ireland, Phil and Jack; sisters Eileen, Annie and Kay; as well as members of the extended family and many friends.
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