Bridget Christopher, age 92

of Braintree

Bridget Christopher, age 92

Bridget (Walsh) Christopher, age 92, of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully, Friday, May 16, 2025 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Bridget was born in Callowfeenish, Carna, County Galway, Ireland, to the late Martin and Winifred (Curran) Walsh. Raised and educated there, she immigrated to the United States in the 1950s, settling in Boston. She lived in Braintree for the past twenty-five years, previously in the Wollaston section of Quincy for many years.

Bridget was employed at the Somerset Club on Beacon Hill in Boston for over twenty years. Following her retirement, she worked as a cook for the Columban Fathers in Quincy.

A woman of faith, Bridget was a longtime parishioner of Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree, and a former longtime parishioner of Saint Ann’s Church in the Wollaston section of Quincy.

Bridget was a social person who enjoyed engaging in conversation with people. Most of all, she was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved wife of the late Paul F. Christopher.

Devoted mother of Brian M. Christopher of Washington, D.C., Catherine W. Alessi and her husband William of Abington, Ann-Marie Christopher of Braintree, and predeceased by Michael C. Christopher and Thomas P. Christopher.

Loving grandmother of Stephen, Jessica, and Bridget; Samuel, Bartholomew, and Maryalice; Nicole; Billy and Leah; Michael and Shaylynn. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Sarah D. Christopher.

Cherished great grandmother of Camryn and Maverick.

Dear sister of Sally Noding of England and predeceased by Pat Walsh, Tom Walsh, Joe Walsh, Sister Martin, SHSp, John Walsh, Kate Cotter, Barbara Carroll, Ann Davis, Peggy King, and Matty Walsh.

Bridget is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Thursday, May 22, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 856 Washington Street, Braintree, on Friday, May 23, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.

For those who wish, donations in Bridget’s memory may be made to Ascend Hospice, 100 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752.

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  • Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom, she was always on for a chat and a few laughs.
    Cepta & Joe

  • Sincere Sympathy to Bridget’s Family, she was my beloved Nanny early 50’s prior to emigrating to Boston. At deisDé a Anam dilís

  • Our condolences to the christopher family. Padraic and Bernadette Mulkerrin.

  • Mick and I want to pass our condolences on to the whole Christopher family your Mom / grandmother/ aunt was a wonderful lady who was always NICE to me, it made Tommy laugh because he used to say “you’re the ONLY one that I bring over here that she isn’t STERN with” I said what do you mean and he said “I think she hates all of my OTHER friends, but loves you for some reason” so I made it a point to stop and chat on my way up to listen to Tommy’s newest album and she always had KIND words for me, I hope all of your fond memories of her help to heal your broken hearts 💔