Bridie SWEETMAN Obituary

Absolutely heartbreaking, such a beautiful person with a real zest for life. Thank you for introducing me to the Law world and for your kindness over the years! Rest in peace, Mon x

I will love you forever and always. You were the most bright and caring individual I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, you´re at peace now and never forgotten by all you came in contact with. I hope we meet in the next life. Xx

I´m so sorry Kieran, Clara and whanau. Bridie was such a wonderfully clever and kind person who has departed this earth much too soon. I´m sorry I couldn´t come to her service. My deepest sympathies to you all. Rest peacefully Bridie, knowing you´ve helped so many people xx

So shocked and saddened to hear this news! Bridie was such a kind soul! So full of life. Rest in peace sweet friend <3

Bridie - thoughtful, caring, no-nonsense, passionate about justice - particularly for those who had a difficult road. I will remember you for having these traits, and seeing and respecting these same traits in others. I´m so sorry I couldn´t be at your service. Lots of love

I was lucky to have bathed in your energy and light - even if only for a short time in Cambodia. Rest well, Birdie xx

Beautiful Bridie a friend, fellow libran and respected colleague, will be sorely missed. Thoughts, prayers and aroha go out to the Whanau, friend's and colleague's who adored Bridie dearly, rest in peace and love, Annah P

Dearest Bridie
I am so sad to hear that you have passed before your time. I was always proud of your achievements and wish I could be there to celebrate the bright, caring wee Bridie that you were. Rest in peace with your precious Mum. Love and kisses Andy xx

Dearest Bridie
Will forever remember your smile
Your dry wit, your razor sharp intelligence, and your strength
Miss you
Rest in peace sweetheart
J xx

I had the privilege of working with Bridie since 2015, and in that time I came to know her as someone truly vibrant, open, and incredibly hard-working. Her insight and her dedication to advancing human rights have created an impact that will benefit and protect countless people for years to come.

Bridie carried herself with a calm and pleasant manner that allowed her work to shine, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It was a genuine honour to know her and to witness the difference she made.

Bridie will be dearly missed, both as a colleague and as a friend. "Kua wheturangitia koe"

Heartbroken to see this news - my love and thoughts to family and friends.
RIP Bridie

Bridie,

Really saddened to hear of your passing.
We hadn't been in contact for a long time but I'm grateful to have met you and for all the fun we had back then.

Rest in peace.

Bridie served as the Canterbury Howard League's Advocate for 2 years from 2020, when we also became friends.
She was a really clever, intelligent, caring woman who will be sadly missed. May she truly rest in peace.
With all our love, Cosmo Jeffery on behalf of the whole Canty H. League.

Sweet Bridie, very sad news to hear of her passing! I remember her being a wonderful & caring friend to my sister Sarah throughout their high school years, someone she could always count on. May you rest peacefully beautiful Bridie

Love and prayers to you all from the Auckland cousins. Moe mai ra Bridie.

Really saddened to hear this news. Bridie was one of a kind - full of vibrant energy and warmth. May she rest in piece xx

Heartbroken to hear this news. A brilliant person with a golden heart & a very special friend in high school. Rest in love beautiful Brides.

Manaaki te Atua ia koe Bridie from your northern whanau Uncles Tony & Mick , Aunties Christine, Kay & Rhonda & cousins Anna, Emily , Sarah, Hollie, Greer , Becky , Sean & Shannon . You will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace.

Very saddened to hear this news. A caring person who was loved by many. She could get along with anyone and will be dearly missed.

We are shocked and saddened to hear this news. We send our love to her family and friends.

Heartbreaking to hear this news, such a special person with a real zest for life. Plenty of great memories & laughs over the years.

Bridie´s brilliance will resonate in my memory for time to come . Dame Catherine Healy