MCCANN, Bridie Kathleen It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Bridie on December 23, 2012, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. In her 36 years she achieved so much: BSc Niagara University; MScEd Canesius College; school records in long distance swimming for her duration at Niagara; qualification as a distance swimmer for Canadian Nationals and Commonwealth trials; Chemistry and Physics teacher at Kingsdown School in England; traveler to over 15 countries; science teacher in the Continuing Education Program with Niagara Catholic School Board. Bridie was always eager to try new adventures such as zip lining, kayaking the lower Niagara River and most recently kiteboarding. Her greatest characteristic was how she valued family. Whether immediate or extended members, she cherished time with them. Bridie leaves behind her parents Pat and Hilda, sister Brianne, brother-in-law Michael Pozzobon and nephew Kellen, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and her 'special grandma' Eva Andres. In accordance with Bridie's wishes, cremation has taken place and friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of Bridie's life on January 5, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane, NOTL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A deep thank-you to the surgeons and nurses at Juravinski Cancer Hospital, Dr. David Reimer and staff, and her dear friends who spent hours and nights with her at the hospital and her home.12193569