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Raymond Bradley Obituary
Mr. Bradley, born in Mystic and a graduate of Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School, was the son of the late Wesley C. and Lillian A. (Gracie) Bradley.
He was married for nearly 51 years to his beloved wife, Mercedes Lilly (Fitzgerald) Bradley, and they worked together at the Mystic Lumber Company for many years, where they shared ownership of the family business with eldest daughter, Marcia. Upon retirement in 1996, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Bradley was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Valley of Norwich Lodge and served in the AAA Battalion with the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Lilly; and three children and their spouses, Donald Bradley of Stonington, Ronald and Alisa (Lyons) Bradley, two granddaughters, Ella Kennedy Bradley and Ana Lily Bradley, all of Niantic, Marcia Schaller Shade and husband, Steve Shade, of West Lafayette, Ind.; and one brother, Clarence Bradley of Groton.
His family will greet relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic. A funeral home service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, followed by interment in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic.
To share a message of condolence or remembrance with his family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com.
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Wayland Currie
December 15, 2013
I want to express my sincere sympathy to the Bradley family on the death of Mr. Bradley. I was the teacher of Donald and Ronald when they were at St. Bernard High School. I always appreciated the service Mr. Bradley and his sons gave me when I frequented Mystic Lumberyard and I wanted the Bradley family to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Sutton
December 15, 2013
Dear Mrs. Bradley, Marcia, Donald, and Ronald,
I am so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. I owe him more that I could ever repay him. He gave me a summer job at the lumber yard even though I couldn't tell the difference between a 2X4 and a bag of cement. I have many fond memories of my days at Mystic Lumber and his kindness in giving me a job has never been forgotten.
My family has all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy Burdick
December 14, 2013
so sorry for your loss.
from all the Burdick's from Cove Road
Brian Williams
December 14, 2013
Mrs. Bradley, Marcia, Ron, Donald and families,
I have good and affectionate memories of Mr. B and the days on Cove Road. As I told Marcia, he was a good and patient man! My thoughts are with you all.
Brian
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December 14, 2013
Mrs. Bradley, Marcia, Donald and Ronald,
Mr. B was such a gentle and kind man - he will be missed.
My thoughts are with you all.
Sybil
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