Timothy Bridgman, Phd

Timothy “Tim” Phelps  Bridgman, age 67, a native of Boston, Mass. died unexpectedly at his home in Binghamton, NY. on May 21, 2023. A graduate of Tabor Academy in Massachusetts. Tim earned his Bachelors and Masters Degree at the University of Franche-Comte in Besancon, France. His Ph.D was completed at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. He went on to earn his Masters in Library Science at University of Albany, NY. Tim recently retired from the Broome County Library in Binghamton, NY where he was employed as a research librarian. Tim had a passion for the Ancient World and was multi-lingual. He treasured the summers he spent in Chatham, Mass. Tim loved animals and was looking forward to adopting three cats with his wife, Sarah. He will be remembered for his loyalty, kindness and determination to help others.

He was predeceased by his parents, Esther and Howard Bridgman, his brother Cleveland Floyd Bridgman and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gerry and Teresa McDonald. Tim is survived by his wife, Sarah Bridgman whom he was married to on June 1, 1986. He is also survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Diana Bridgman and James and Renata Bridgman and three brother-in-laws, Patrick, Kieran and Sean McDonald.

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Ave., Binghamton. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com. Memorial contributions in Tim’s name may be made to the Broome County Humane Society, 167 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13903.