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Bradbury, William E.
, 76, died on Sunday, August 9, 2009, at his Millis home after a long illness.
Born in Brighton, he was the son of the late William F. and Mildred (Connor) Bradbury and was raised in Newton Center. After his 1950 graduation from Newton High School, he entered the Air Force and served as an Airman 1st Class throughout the Korean War.
Mr. Bradbury moved to Newton Upper Falls after his marriage and eventually settled in Millis in 1978. He had been employed for thirty eight years with Wonder Bread and had been a member of the vestry and a sexton at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline J. (Bradbury) Bradbury, two sons, Walter J. Bradbury and wife Susan of Billerica and W. Stephen Bradbury, and wife Jennifer of Eastham, one grandson, Scott Bradbury, three sisters, Joan Hartford of Westwood, Cheryl Jaslowich of Salem, and Linda Wood and husband William of Portsmouth, RI, and several nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Deborah A. Bradbury.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 15th at 2:00p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 903 Main Street, Millis. Burial will be private.
If desired, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608-1280.
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| Linda Bradbury Wood |
(lswwood@cox.net): |
"To lose the earth you know, for greater knowing; to lose the life you have for greater life; to leave the family you loved for greater loving; to find a land more kind than home, more large than earth ..."
I will meet you there someday
Your loving sister, Linda |
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| JoAnn Santos |
(JoAnn02054@verizon.net): |
Caroline, I was so sorry to hear of Bill, you have been in my thoughts and prayers and more so now then ever.......
I'd like to tell you things will get better, but I can't.....just hold on to all the good memories you have......
Love, Jo-Ann |
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| Patty Quinlan |
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My thoughts are with you and your family.
Your friend,Patty |
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| Jennifer Bradbury |
(jbradbury65@yahoo.com): |
| We have all lost a man that was very dear too all of us, and I miss him very much. And I only hope that he he greater place. I know that he will always have a place in steve and my heart forever. |
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| The Rev. Rebecca Black |
(revrebec@aol.com): |
It was my great pleasure to get to know Bill this past year. Bill clearly enjoyed his life, and graced it with charm and humor.
Caroline and family, please know that you are in my prayers. Much love to you all. |
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| Linda Salisbury |
(lsalisbury1@verizon.net): |
| "A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother." Bill was a man who "did no harm," and truly was one of the good guys; and yet, Bill, for all eternity I will never agree with you about Manny Ramirez. |
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| Donna Shannon |
(donna_palermo@yahoo.com): |
Caroline, Wally, Steve and families, I was so very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Donna (Palermo) Shannon |
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| Tent Bradbury |
(trentbradbury@charter.net): |
Thank you, Uncle Bill without your help and counseling I would never have made it this far I will always remember you and try my hardest to follow in your footsteps all my love to you and the family
Trent |
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| Bob Hudson |
(nfldguy1@yahoo.com): |
Caroline,
From an old "Newfy" friend of years past - sorry to hear about Bill's passing - our parents were great friends....I always remember my Easter bunny.....you'll be in my thoughts & prayers...I'll be on vacation out of state & unable to attend the service.
God Bless! |
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| ellen crompton |
(ellencrompton1@gmail.com): |
It is not the number of days we live
Or even the number of years,
For life is given to every one
It is free though frought with tears.
It is what one does with this gift of life--
It is how and not how long--
For life is forever,--your chance just now
Is to make of it strife or a song.
So don't count the hours
Or even the days
Or look for a name or a sign
It's only your thoughts and your deeds
And your loves
That will give you true measure of time.
For It's not the number of days or years
It isn't the fame or wealth--
it's the way we've used the gift of life,
It's the oneness of God with self.
written by Deborah Webster Greeley, 1950
Caroline, I am so sorry for your loss.
I will see you Saturday.
Sincerely,
Ellen |
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| Barbara Ross |
(nonab1999@aol.com): |
Caroline,
I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing.
We always had a good laugh when he would come into Dr. Staggs. My thoughts and
prayers are with you!
Fondly,
Barbara |
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| Ben and Laurie, Becca and Ben |
(laurie@sing88.com): |
| We are so sorry and thinking of you with our sincerest sympathy. |
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| Mark and Cathy Donovan |
(mdono@hotmail.com): |
Caroline Wally and Stephen.
We and so sorry for your loss. We remember all the good times we shared in Millis. Bill was as Linda said before one of the good guys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Mark Cathy Mike and Kevin Donovan |
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| Craig Millman |
(cmillman99@yahoo.com): |
Mrs. Bradbury, Steve, and Wally
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. I have many fond memories of Bill's sense of humor and generosity. I feel privileged to have spent time with him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Craig Millman |
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| Annette Anderson |
(annettemacallister@hotmail.com): |
Dear Steve and Jen,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you both. Annette |
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| Dale Fingar |
(dalefingar@yahoo.com): |
| Caroline and boys, I was shocked to see the obit in the paper. Last we spoke on a New Year's Eve day, he was not feeling well. I have fond memories of you both at our wedding. My thoughts are with you all. |
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