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José Bragard Obituary

José Mathieu Charles Ghislain Bragard

Greenville

José Mathieu Charles Ghislain Bragard, 90, of Greenville, died Friday, September 20, 2013. Born in Verviers, province of de Liège, Belgium, he was a son of the late Joseph Guillaume Bragard and Marie Alice Jacqueline Simon. He was the widower of Barbe (Ba Ba) Jacqueline Lambertine Albert Bragard who died in August of 1991.

After returning from forced labor captivity in Germany during WWII, José was employed as a highly skilled craftsman by the DeSpa Card Clothing Corporation of Verviers. José and Ba Ba came to the U.S. in the mid 50's. He first came to Pawtucket, RI to assist with the development of the U.S. subsidiary of DeSpa. He and Ba Ba were then employed by the Coon family of New England. José and Ba Ba moved to Greenville in the early 1960s. José became works manager of American Eureka, the DeSpa Carding Tops installation facility on McBee Ave. José's skills, dedication, and personality won him many customers and a lifetime friends, although American Eureka ultimately succumbed to intense U.S. and international competition. During an ensuing period, José assisted Benjamin Booth Company in improving special carding rollers supplied to Crosrol Carding Specialists of Greenville, prior to becoming an associate and manager at Crosrol.

José was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where he served as an usher for over 50 years.

He is survived by Danielle Daelman, of Spa Belgium, wife of the deceased son of José's also deceased brother, Armand; her daughter, Isabelle Bragard; and her children, Tristan et Trisha Bragard.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, September, 27, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by a reception in the Sacred Heart Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Monastery of St. Clare, 37 McCauley Rd., Travelers Rest, SC 29690.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

Published by The Greenville News from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2013.
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Dear Family and Friends- We would like to thank you for allowing us to be a part of Jose's life. We will remember him in our thoughts and in our hearts for many, many years to come.
With special prayers - The Ahava Hospice Family

Ahava Hospice

September 27, 2013

Family - we all have lost a fine and wonderful friend. Although of Belgium birth, he was an extraordinary "Southern Gentleman" in nature. My husband worked with him years ago and through him, we became good friends. We thank you for the good times and your friendship Jose.....You will be missed !!

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September 25, 2013

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Dear Jose,
Our family was fortunate to meet you when we moved to Greenville in 1996. Not only did this guarantee us front pew seating at Mass but a sincere friend who was able to share in many of our joys and family events. As your health started to decline you entrusted us with care of your affairs which with the help of several of your long term friends we were able to accomplish. We witnessed your long decline and were fortunate to be with you in your last hours. During these difficult years you served as a witness to the sanctity of all life, even when diminished by old age and disease.
Rest in peace Jose, we miss you and will pray our Lord to receive you in His Paradise.

Thierry Wersinger

September 25, 2013

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