Bridges, Leslie A., 70, May 21, 2015. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
LITTLETON – Leslie A. Bridges, 70, passed away at home with his family on May 21, 2015. He was born March 7, 1945, in Mars Hill, the son of Kermit and Lena (Guiggey) Bridges.
Leslie graduated high school in Mars Hill. He attended Husson University and the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Leslie served in the United States Marine Corp and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. When he returned to civilian life, he spent the majority of his career as a truck driver.
Leslie is survived by his brother, Vaughn Bridges of Mapleton; his son, Brady Bridges and his wife, Kim, of Houlton; his daughters, Karen Woodbury of Littleton, Lynn Shea of Hopkinsville, KY, Dawn Theriault of Littleton; his grandchildren, Kelsey Theriault of Farmington, Will and Sean Shea of Hopkinsville, KY, Graydon Bridges of Norridgewock, Gabe Bither of Houlton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind very special friends Arthur and Geni Gove and their son, Jimmy, of New Limerick, Ralph and Kathy Rogers, their family of Sabattus. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Madelene Bridges.
Friends called at the Dunn Funeral Home Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 3 p.m. Interment will be private at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Leslie’s memory payable to the Wounded Warrior Project, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.
