In loving memory

Bridie Claire Sweetman

Date of death August 26, 2025

Service Details

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

St Peter's Catholic Church13 Fisher Avenue
Christchurch
8023
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Obituary

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 39 years. Dearly loved daughter of Kieran and the late Jane, and very loved step-daughter of Rachael, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Clara and James, loved auntie of Lou, and Otto. Loved step-sister of Cameron, Ellie, and William.

                                         May she rest in peace

Our appreciation goes to the ICU at Christchurch Hospital, for their tenderness and caring comfort of Bridie. Messages may be addressed to: The late Bridie Sweetman, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to The City Mission would be appreciated, and may be made online at citymission.org.nz. The funeral service for Bridie will be celebrated in St Peter’s Catholic Church, 11 Fisher Avenue, Beckenham, on Wednesday, September 3, at 11.00am.

Guestbook

  1. I’m so sad to hear of Bridie’s passing. She was such an intelligent, beautiful, funny woman, and I will miss her dearly. Rest peacefully darling girl. Much love to your family at this difficult time.
    Amy
  2. Bridie although we had lost touch over the last few years, I always considered you a dear friend. So many memories of London, Cambridge, the Turkey trip and endless nonsense. So many laughs. I will love you forever my dear Brides, May you rest in peace.
    Kate Hunter
  3. Gone to young, my dear friend. We first met in London and we hit it off immediately! I loved your energy, your humor, your intellect. Gosh you were smart! The kind of smart you didnt make others feel stupid. We had so many adventures together! That very first ski trip to Slovenia and adventuring around the huts looking for sausage and beer. Our travels around Turkey. The Auckland era! Such wonderful, special, hilarious times we shared all those years ago. May your beautiful soul now rest in peace! RIP Bridie Sweetman! Sweetlady! Xxx
    Bex
  4. With deepest condolences to Kieran, Clara and family. We hold precious memories of our time in Christchurch with you all and Jane. For Bridie say not in grief that she is no more but in thankfulness that she was.
    Scott and Olivia Davidson
  5. Bridie was an awesome person. We were flatmates for several years while she was studying law in Auckland. It was a joy to live with her, and we had a blast during those years. I will always look fondly on that period of my life, and she was a big reason why. We have all lost an amazing, empathic person who made the world a better place.
    Joshua Guilbert
  6. Dearest Bridie, I will remember your kind nature and great smile! I will hold the memory of my last time with you when we shared laughs at Beat Street Cafe. Rest easy now, your pain and worries no longer bind you, now you are embraced by peace. XX
    sasha williams

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