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1938
DIED
2021
Jennifer BRADLEY Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer BRADLEY
13 Entries
Karen Gallagher
July 3, 2023
Sadly, I just heard today that Jennifer had died. I first met Jennifer when I worked at Vancouver Transition House with Brook, then later she and I worked together at the YWCA Vancouver Housing Registry. I can´t add anything that hasn´t already been said so eloquently by others. Jennifer walked her talk and she made a difference. My condolences to Barbara and all who knew and loved Jennifer. Karen Gallagher with admiration and respect.
Renee Sarojini Saklikar
November 13, 2022
Deepest condolences to Jennifer's family and friends: a remarkable life; she will be dearly missed. Our families once shared many a Christmas together. Jennifer, I loved the way you loved poetry. Sorry to only learn this sad news now. Shanti/Peace.
Leslie Timmins
May 9, 2021
We loved working with Jennifer, she was a provocative mix of critical and encouraging. Such a dry wit and wonderful sense of humour. And fearlessly asking the question why. ‘Why?’ she would say. Why would we do that, or why write something that way? When Jennifer was satisfied we knew we were on solid ground.
Jennifer was classy, she was tall and willowy and had her own signature haircut. And she had this little secret smile, with a twinkle in her eye, so you'd understand the humour in her wit. Sometimes we'd wander back to her cubicle where she was working with the landlords, encouraging them to list a reasonably-priced rental with the Registry, and enjoy an insightful chat with her.
We would all celebrate each other’s birthdays and we'd all have cake. Afterwards she'd helped consume the rest of the cake, tiny sliver by tiny sliver.
Jennifer was highly compassionate and we remember she would volunteer, including reading books regularly to a woman on the DTES who was blind.
I remember coming into Jennifer’s work cubicle one day and seeing her eating from several small bags of carefully sliced vegetables. Maybe the veggies had something to do with the fact she always looked ageless, but the preparation involved was typical of Jennifer’s particular rhythm and attention to detail. And of course I remember her redoubtable wit. At first not sure what was up, and then all of us bursting out laughing, delighted by her slyness. Another real privilege of knowing Jennifer was witnessing her quiet, profound love and respect for her companion, Barb Wild. They were beautiful together.
We also wish to offer our sympathy to Jennifer’s beloved children, Mary and Joe, family, and friends.
With much love from her former colleagues at the YWCA Vancouver Housing Registry,
Leslie, Grace, Kim, Shelley, Lori and Chris
Lindsay Setzer
April 30, 2021
With much love to Jennifer Bradley, a sister on the journey to end violence against women and girls.
In her memory we have donated to Battered Women's Support Services in Vancouver, BC, and to the Women's Transition Home in Whitehorse, Yukon. Rest in peace dear Jennifer.
Lindsay, Elinor, Rita, Lianne, Vanessa, Krista, Kim, Mo, Haruko, Chris
Women's Monument Project
Kyle Spencer
April 26, 2021
What memories to keep cherished, talks, meals, walks and much insight into the world, people, family and friendships! Till we meet again!!
Much love
Kyle Spencer
Georgia Scott
April 21, 2021
I am very sad and sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. I knew her as a colleague, trusted ally and friend for many years. I loved her dry wit, her passion for the arts and her deep humanitarianism. Nothing meant more to her than her kids, granddaughter and companion Barbara, all of whom she spoke of often with great pride. Some of our last outings together included protesting whales in captivity at the Vancouver Aquarium, reciting poetry over afternoon tea at Hycroft, opposing an apartment tower on Commercial Drive and visiting the Marine Building penthouse, where we stood on the balcony and admired the view. My heartfelt sympathies to Joe, Mary, Ally, Barbara and family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in warm and happy memories of Jennifer now and always.
Christine McDowell
April 20, 2021
What a terrible loss, I offer my deepest sympathy to Jennifer's family and friends. I had the huge good fortune to know and work with Jennifer on social justice projects around violence against women. I have loved and appreciated her wit, her uniqueness, insights, complexity, perseverance and generosity. I'm trying but it's impossible for me to convey this amazing woman's spirit. Jennifer brought wisdom and courage to the Women's Monument Project, and also poetry. In her poem "Letter from the Women's Monument Exhibition" she writes "I wish I could pray pink granite benches into life. See each one rise as a live woman and look around the room. How would she feel? "I'm out of here!" or "I didn't know they loved so much."..."
A year earlier Jennifer wrote the poem "Remembrance Day". "I dream what it will be like after the War on Women is over and the world is safe at last. Where will we parade? What music will the band play? merry? or mournful?...What will we tell about those women who did not survive?... There are millions and millions and somehow, we will remember each one."
For the Women's Monument Project, Jennifer and her dear companion Barbara Wild wrote the Downtown Eastside tile for Marker of Change, the public artwork that was finally installed in Thornton Park...
Linda Arpink
April 19, 2021
I will always remember your kindness and our passionate conversation on world issues. Loved getting to know you and your family ♥ Will miss your lovely smile
Ann (McLellan) Serdula
April 18, 2021
Jen was my room-mate for a year at Queen's around 1959 and we got along extremely well. We had a kitchen and bedroom on the upper floor of a house on Alfred Street in Kingston and shared the bathroom with Robin MacKay. The family who owned the house lived downstairs and had a young daughter who played the piano, the same piece over and over. Her courtship days with Joe Bradley were a background to our daily life of preparing economical meals on a little two-burner hot-plate as I remember. We shared a double bed but in those days this was not considered to be a statement of any special relationship other than convenience as penny-pinching students. When Queen's published a Directory of alumni in 2008 I found Jen's name there and phoned her and we had a chat. We had not kept in touch before that and not after that either, although I still remember her very fondly. I offer my condolences to Barbara Wild and Jen's family.
Charlotte McWilliam
April 18, 2021
Good memories of Jenn are resurfacing from the long ago--our enjoyment of our shared English classes, our shared challenges in Geology labs which her wry humour made bearable. I am only sorry we lost contact as the years have passed.
My sympathy to her extended family.
Charlotte (Ransom) McWilliam, Arts '60.
Lea Bayliss
April 18, 2021
I met Jennifer about 11years ago. I grew very fond of her over the years. When we were able to get together, we had wonderful, funny and thought provoking conversations. Jennifer often had a unique perspective on any given topic so it was always a joy to listen and learn from her. She was a special being and will be missed by many.
Joe Bradley
April 17, 2021
A loving mother companion and caring person.
Mary-Ethel Bradley
April 17, 2021
When young, I went to a Queen's University football game with Jennifer. When a pig was dragged onto the field as 'entertainment' at half time, I laughed with everyone else . Jennifer did not laugh. I learned from her about cruelty, and have never laughed at another animal's expense since.
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