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services: The Rev. John Muehlke Jr. will perform a memorial service at the Pemi Valley Church, Route 3, Woodstock, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. followed by a gathering in the downstairs hall.Memorial contributions may be made to the Pemi Valley Church, P.O. Box 74, Woodstock 03293.The Fournier-Hale Funeral Home of North Woodstock will be handling arrangements. For more information, go to www.fournier-hale.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lester Bradley
Frank Rose
February 15, 2024
After all the time that has passed, I still think of and miss him. He was very talented and had a great sense of humor.
Frank Rose
February 15, 2021
I still think of Lester and miss him and his sense of humor! Love to Lester's family!
Boris Bauer
February 25, 2014
Lester leaves me with forty-four years of wonderful, youthful memories at Mt. Washington. We are so proud of his service to his community, state and nation.
Gary Rolph
February 25, 2014
Jean and I are praying for Sharon and all those whom Lester leaves behind. Lester loved His Lord and loved life and family. Now God has taken him home to enjoy forever rejoicing and song.
Gary and Jean Rolph
Manchester, NH
Paul Amey
February 24, 2014
Yesterday I learned of the passing of one of my favorite people. He was loved by many, and the sort of person that, as one passes through life, one realizes the great blessing of having known him. We shared years together in the national guard, and the barracks jams after the training days were over will never be forgotton. We did square dances together for years in the old Wentworth town hall. It will never be the same now that you've left us. Lester Bradley, you are missed, and will be for a very long time. Sam and I are proud to have had you for a friend. And we'll keep playing the music...
February 23, 2014
I served with Lester on the STE committee and counted Lester as a friend for several years. With deepest sympathy,
Larry Rappaport
February 23, 2014
To the family and friends of Les:
May our Precious Savior grant peace and comfort to you all as you say 'So Long' to a man of integrity and I believe of sterling character!
And to Les: Rest In Peace, My Friend. Thank you for your online friendship. I'll see ya later, Pardner.
John Shaffer aka Ol' Tex
Salmoneye
February 23, 2014
Les was one of the few 'real people on the internet...I know because we actually met and shook hands...
He will be missed...
Dave
February 23, 2014
Will miss Les's presence on the several internet boards he and I have frequented over the years. Rest in peace Lester
Dave Sinclair
February 23, 2014
I am truly saddened,upon learning of Lester's passing. My twin brother and I lived on their farm when we were kid's. We had great times with both Lester and Louise. That was one of the best summers of my childhood. I remember fondly, the time Lester, Louise, Donald ( my brother ) and I were standing around the above ground waste pool, and I lit and threw a cherry bomb onto the pool. Ralph was also there. All of us except Ralph turned and ran, so as not to get hit with the pool contents when the blast came. When it blew,the corrugated cover sheets lifted up,and sewage flew out in all directions. All of us that we're running away had our backs covered with the flying serate, and when we turned around to see what happened, there stood Ralph ,covered head to toe with The flying sewage all over the front of him. We were in tears from laughing so hard. Dick Bradley was fit to be tied. We were in trouble for a while. Dave Sinclair
February 22, 2014
My condolences, Sharon and family. I "met" Les online at the Kountry Life Forum, and we exchanged emails over politics from another forum. Would have enjoyed meeting in person. R.I.P.
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Ron & Bernadette Haylock
February 22, 2014
Very sorry to hear of Les's passing. We first met Les during his hospital stay when he first had the cancer. We've stayed in contact ever since, but not as much as we should have. Les made an impression upon people that not many people have. He will be remembered always. Our condolences go out to you, Sharon, and the rest of your family.
Sandra Sinclair Glenister
February 22, 2014
I am saddened to hear of Lester's passing. I remember him from my days at Ferncliff above his family home. I recall the fun summer at Grandpa's Farm working with the Bradley family, and my brothers have very fond memories of fun times with Lester.
He accomplished a lot in his lifetime. He will be missed.
February 22, 2014
Very sorry to hear of Lester's passing. We send our deepest regards.
Your neighbors on Johnson Brook
Little Portsmouth Improvement Association
Rusty Jones
February 21, 2014
Never met Les in person, but enjoyed his posts here on KL. I belong to the Bluegrassin folks, and i know how much he must have liked bluegrass. I play the 5-string banjo, and go out to play most every week. Best wishes to Family!
Rusty Jones/ Pittsburgh, PA. area. RIP
ron york
February 21, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go to Sharon and the family. Les we will miss you.
KL friend
Robin Croteau
February 21, 2014
I am saddened by your loss and hope you find comfort in the many memories of Lester Bradley. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant you the same at this time of need (Romans 15:5). Sincerely, Robin Croteau
George Putnam
February 21, 2014
I met Les on line at the Kountry Life forum about 10 years or so ago. Throughout that time I found him to be a man of high caliber. Very knowledgeable but, also, very down to earth. Over the years we exchanged email but we never met face to face much to my regret. I shall miss Les but I feel confident he is in a much better place.
To Les' wife and family I offer my sincerest condolences and prayer.
February 21, 2014
Dear Bradleys- how sad I was to hear that Lester had died. So many wonderful memories with all of you but Lester was always so much fun to be with. He never let me forget that I was a "city" girl among the true country boys. I am so thankful for having my young summers filled with wonderful times with all of you. Love you all and may you find peace in the quiet of the New Hampshire mountains and in the love you share with each other. Dorrie Althoff
Alan Noyes
February 21, 2014
Lester will be missed greatly. He helped me through some difficult times after I sustained a traumatic life-altering injury. He made time to visit me at my home on several occasions. I always enjoyed his stories and his laughter. A very good friend and co-worker. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roland &Nancy Leclerc
February 21, 2014
Rest well my friend..we were all children at the ole swimming hole. The swimming hole looks smaller now than it did...when we children ...Deepest Sympathy to Sharon and your family.
Roli&Nancy Leclerc
Patty Duffy
February 21, 2014
My thoughts are with all the Bradley's.
February 21, 2014
His smile, his laugh and joking around,
A better friend could not be found:
A true man of faith!
God bless you and your family,
Love,
Frank Rose
Mary Cooney
February 21, 2014
I served with Lester in the NH House for the time he was there. I came to realize that my brother George Randall knew him quite well from the dance and music scene. Everyone liked Lester for his insight and values. He served on the Science and Technology Committee and was a valuable member with knowledge of electrical power and transmission issues. We will miss him as a House Rep. and Grafton County Delegation member. Rep. Mary Cooney
February 21, 2014
We will truly miss this great man and all he stood for. He was an wonderful guy to chat with because he always had time for people. We will miss his laughter and smiles xoxo love marianne george coulter and emma xoxo
February 21, 2014
Les will be missed on Kountry Life Forum.
Larry Jennings....rkunsaw
Tom and Dottie Anderson
February 21, 2014
SO sad to see this today..Thornton has lost another great representative of our community.Many of us have fond memories of that deep voice and welcoming smile.
February 21, 2014
So sorry to learn of Lester's passing. I enjoyed the opportunity of singing with him over the years. Condolences to Sharon, Lynn and the family.
Adam Boyce
Adam Boyce
February 21, 2014
I knew Les from the Wentworth square dances. His sense of humor, fun and enthusiasm always made it a pleasure to dance to his calling. He never scolded anyone, and arguably had more fun than the dancers. He will certainly be greatly missed.
Graywolf
February 21, 2014
Les, Even though some of us never had the pleasure of meeting you in person and never got to shake your hand it was an honor knowing and talking to you on Kountry Life. RIP my friend.
To Les's family something called
"Remember Me" author unknown
Remember me with smiles and laughter
for that's how I'll remember you all.
Remember me with tears and sorrow don't
remember me at all.
Dean
February 21, 2014
A man of great integrity. It was a privilege and honor to know and work with Lester. A farewell that came too soon.
Sarah Hudson-Groover
February 21, 2014
The Bash will miss you, your humor, your directness and your honor and courage. Ever a leader, always a gentleman. Prayers for your family.
February 21, 2014
R.I.P Les thanks for your service.k/l member Brian Love
~Lenore
February 20, 2014
Les was a long time member of the Kountry Life forum and made many friends there. We will miss him and his contributions to our conversations there.
Now who will be there to correct our spelling and our lack of punctuations? I know he is singing with the angels now. My prayers and thoughts are with Sharon and his family. May God bless you and hold you close as you adjust to Les' absence. Just remember we can see him when we get to go to heaven.
Dave and Donna Thompson
February 20, 2014
To a great man and friend. We will miss his smile, laughter and his music.
David and Sue York
February 20, 2014
Now Lester is singing and playing with an even grander musical group! What a wonderful gift he shared with us as he performed with Sharon and the Blake Mountain Band. We had a really nice visit in the fall as we admired the hummingbirds that were flocking around his feeder. I know that he was valiantly fighting the good fight at that time. I am sure, to paraphrase the prophet Isaiah, that Lester has found his strength renewed, rising on wings as an eagle, running and not getting weary, walking and not growing weak. Our deepest sympathy is with all of the Bradley family. May God's Peace be with you.
Ed Fournier & Staff
February 21, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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