Mary Louise Bidwell, age 69, a resident of 328 East Street, Waterford for the past 25 years, died unexpectedly on Monday evening, October 27, 2008 at Saint Vincent Health Center. Born in Braddock, PA on March 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Poduslo Bulik. She married Donald E. Bidwell in 1958 and they lived in Millers Station until moving to Waterford.
Mary Lou was a homemaker and a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She loved family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren. As an active member of All Saints Parish in Waterford, she enjoyed being involved in many activities in the life of the church. Her interests included attending high school sporting events, going to garage sales and flea markets, and taking her family to the Erie Zoo. She also appreciated antiques and, along with her husband, was a member of the Griswold and Cast Iron Association.
Preceding her in death was her daughter, Karen L. Kowle, who died in 1997; her granddaughter, Shelby Wilcox, who died in 1989; and her brother, Gerald Bulik.
She will be sadly missed by her family, including her husband, Donald E. Bidwell; four children: Carter Bidwell and his wife Jeanine of Orange, TX, Janet Wilcox and her husband Stuart of Saegertown, Larry Bidwell of Waterford, and Jennifer Frank and her husband Michael, also of Waterford; ten grandchildren: Angela, Marc, Matthew, Dawn, Nathan, Brent, Stefanie, Natalie, Lisa, and Ryan; a great-granddaughter, Alexia; and a brother, Carl Bulik of Saegertown.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, West First and Walnut Streets, Waterford on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Friday morning at 9:30am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at All Saints Parish at 10:00am. Rev. Fr. Thomas Whitman will officiate. Interment will follow at Venango Cemetery.
Dan and Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was stunned when I heard. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. If you need anything, please let me know. I’m only blocks away.
Randy and Judy Whittelsey
Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I will be thinking of you and praying for your family during this time.
God Bless you,
Mrs. Sanford
I wish to send my regrets to the Bidwell Family. I was the six year old Flower Girl for my cousin, Mary Lou at their wedding . I have very fond memories of spending the Fourth of July weekends at the farm. We had sooo much fun as growing as poor city kids and getting a weekend away at “The Farm”. It was so much fun to ride on the tracter to
French Creek or the Potatoe Field. We went to the Market on Saturdays and had so much fun. Mary Lou was someone we expected to live forever. She was strong and beautiful!!!! She has a beautiful family and let us not forget her!!!! Love You Cuz, Your Flower Girl, Janice
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Know that “Angels are with those who weep knowing their loved ones are safe in the hands of God”.
I have many fond memories of going to the “farm” as a child growing up. Mary Lou was a part of my childhood that I will cherish.
My Love to The Family, Denise Germanoski Greca