Kenneth James "Ken" BRIDGE

Kenneth BRIDGE Obituary

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 29, 2025, aged 84 years. Dearly loved father of Matthew, Josephine and Marcus. Proud and loving Grandpa to Tom, Maia, Mia, Elisa, Lachie and Leo. Much loved friend and former husband of Marianne Bridge. Loved companion and former husband of Jenny Russell. A memorial service will be held at a later date in South Canterbury. Messages of tribute can be sent to [email protected]

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Published by Timaru Herald on Jan. 3, 2026.

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Ron and Paulette Greaves

January 4, 2026

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. He was a very respected Principal and I was very grateful to work under his guidance. I have many good memories of working with him at Temuka High School. He was a very innovative and hard working Principal and well respected in the education field ,,called on many times to lead Educational new initiatves. Condolences to all his family at this sad time.

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Noeline Clarke

January 3, 2026

My deepest sympathy to all the Bridge family. I have fond memories of Ken when I worked alongside him at Temuka High School/Opihi College.

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