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Charles Brader Obituary
CHARLES R. BRADER (Age 77)
On Thursday, March 31, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 52 years of Brigid "Bridie" Brader; father of Lt. Col. James C. Brader, USMC (Ret.) and wife, Sharon and John E. Brader and wife, Laura; grandfather of Aidan, Leigh Anne, Helena, Donny, and Sean. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, April 4, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Montgomery General Hospital Foundation, 18101 Prince Phillip Drive, Olney, MD 20832, Colesville Presbyterian Church, or to Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Brader
April 28, 2011
Chuck, You will always be remembered as a dear Fraternity Brother, a great friend and an usher for my wedding. Nancy and I will always love you and miss you.
Ray Hallett, Penn State 1955
April 13, 2011
Bridie,
Although I only spent a few moments of a lifetime with Chuck, you and your family, I found you all to be so "Shannon-esque". I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With loving memories,
Patrick Shannon, brother of JoEllen Shannon
Christina Tenaglia
April 12, 2011
Dear Aunt Bridie,
Words can't express how sorry I feel for you and your sons. I hope you know how much Uncle Chuck meant to all of us and how much we loved him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
All my love,
Christina and Matthew
Stephanie Wells
April 10, 2011
To Chuck's family,
Chuck Brader was my supervisor for many years at USDA in the Fruit and Vegetable Division. He was an extremely unique manager. Whenever he called me into his office and invited me to sit on the sofa, I knew it was a serious conversation. We had very few of those conversations, but when we did.....I never left feeling beat up but rather like I had been counseled by someone who truly cared. He was a kind and gentle man. God bless you all.
Janet Barlow
April 7, 2011
Bridie,
I met your husband once. He was very kind (and handsome). I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that you have comfort in the fact that he is in a better place with God. Now he can watch over you as your Guardian Angel.
Hugs and blessings,
Janet Barlow
Emery and Audrey Marsteller
April 5, 2011
Bridie, Jim, John, and Families,
There are some people that touch our hearts in a special way because they care so much and they listen to us without judgement. They smile all the while when we talk, and make us smile back. Charlie did that, and we will all miss his kind and caring manner. Please know that we care deeply for your loss, and in our own sadness, we are praying for all of you.
Scott and Lisa Sell
April 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bridie. We will miss Charlies visits to Schnecksville, it was always great to see you both. What an honor to know such a wonderful and kind man. We look forward to your visits.
Mike & Cindy Koenig
April 4, 2011
Bridie,
We'll always remember Chuck's warmth and friendliness. You two were blessed with an exceptional relationship and we hope the memories of that relationship warm your heart.
Much love, Mike & Cindy
Clare capewell
April 4, 2011
Bride,Jim,John and Family
thinking of you all at this sad time, sending you our prayers.
from clare,janet,claire ian,paul and family
Bill & Marie De Lorenzo
April 4, 2011
Bridie, Jimmy, John, and Other Family Members,
Marie and I share your profound sorrow and shock at this time, regarding the loss of your Husband (Bridie), loving Dad (Jimmy & John), Father-in-law (Sharon & Laura), and Grandfather (Aidan, Leigh Anne, Helena, Donny, and Sean). We are here in Sarasota, FL, and will not be home in time for the Viewing. We arrive back home on Friday, April 8th, late morning. We are SO sorry about that. However, please let us know the date of the Memorial Service, when that is set. We will miss seeing "Chuck," as we affectionately knew him, meticulously manicuring the Flower Beds, Bushes, Trees and Lawn. and his warm smile and wave as he would leave the neighborhood to go to Church Services or run errands, I, Bill, will personally miss my impromptu chats with him, whenever both of us were out there, and had the time to do that. You all have been "our" neighbors and friends for just over 39 years. Watching Jimmy & John growing up, graduating high school with our daughters, getting married and becoming parents has be among the many pleasurable memories that we will cherish forever. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you ALL.
Abrazos,
Hubert and Grace and Family
April 4, 2011
To My Cousin's Family,
Charlie was more than a relative of mine, he was a true friend. He was friendly but stern, smart but humble, conservative but compassionate.
As we were growing up, we shared many of the same passions - starting with cub scouts, boy scouts, 4-H and Sunday School. You could count on the two of us being there.
We are going to miss his trips to the farm!
Bridie, our thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Mary Hudson
April 4, 2011
Bridie, Jim & John so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love Michael, Patrick, Mary & Claire
Monica Twomey
April 4, 2011
Bridie, Jim & John our deepest sympathy on Chuck's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love Monica, Albert & Family
Dick Smale
April 4, 2011
Bridie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I will remember Charlie as a great High School friend and a dedicated Class President of our Parkland High School--Class of '51.
May God bless you and your family thru this difficult time.
Dick and Edie Smale--PHS--Class of '51
JoEllen Shannon
April 3, 2011
Bridie, Jim, John and and all loved ones of Chuck---what a shock to hear of this good man's passing but he is now another angel of love. Gerry and I send our sympathy, prayers and heartfelt love to you all. love and blessings, JoEllen & Gerry
Joelene (Brader) Betz
April 3, 2011
Bridie and Family,
So sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Joelene (Brader) Betz
April 3, 2011
Bridie and Family,
So sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Mark & Lois Burns
April 3, 2011
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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