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Carol Bradley Obituary
She was born in Albany, NY on November 12, 1942, the daughter of the late Irving Smith and Oneida Brown. She was the youngest of nine children.
Carol dedicated 50 years of her life as a Berkshire County Head Start Teacher, where her passion for the education and well being of all her Head Start children was the highlight of her life! She fondly remembered every child's name that went through her classroom and thoroughly enjoyed her years there. Carol also was a bartender and friend to many at the Polish Falcons Club for 45 years.
Carol leaves behind her two sons, Scott Bradley and companion Kristen Wright, and Eliott Bradley and wife Miyong; her daughter, Christine Bradley; her sisters, Louise Winkfield and Barbara Hanson; her grandchildren, Katie, Josh, Alicia, Eliott, Eric, Corey, Brittany and Marlee. She was predeceased by her daughter, Felicia Bradley Condon, her siblings, Irving Jr., Harold, Howard, Glenn, Edward, Ronald and the absolute love of her live, Donald "Mac" McWhinnie.
She also leaves behind many lifelong friends at the Luau Hale and her second family at the Polish Falcons.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held, THURSDAY, June 10, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, with a prayer service given by Rev. Peter A. Gregory at 2 p.m. Following the service, we invite all of Carol's friends and family to the Polish Falcons Club on Belair Avenue for a Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to "Friends of Renal Dialysis" in care of the funeral home.
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Ray Janas
June 15, 2021
RIP CAROL, YOU ALWAYS HAD THAT BRIGHT SMILE FOR EVERYONE. I WILL REMEMBER THE FLOWER BEHIND THE EAR THAT YOU ALWAYS WORE AS OUR BARTENDER AND FRIEND.
Tracey Thomson
June 12, 2021
Christine and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P Carol.
Tracey Thomson Walker
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Michael cook
June 9, 2021
So sorry for your loss Scott, I have many wonderful memories of your mom, I wish you and your family comfort in this time of loss me and the rest of her friends will miss her
Terry Keegan
June 9, 2021
Scott and the entire Bradley family, we offer our prayers and condolences on the passing of your mom. Carol was a "BEAUTIFUL LADY" inside and out. It was a true pleasure in sharing a conversation and laughs while visiting with Carol at the Falcons. Take solace in knowing your MOM is in HEAVEN now keeping a loving watchful eye on the family she loved so very much! May she rest in peace.. Dawn and Terry..
Jean kubica
June 9, 2021
I am going to miss Carol very much. She was part of our family.
Sheila Toomey
June 9, 2021
My friend and my mentor for over 40 years!
Rest peacefully, Carol, knowing you've made a difference in hundreds of children and families' lives.
Humbly,
Sheila
June 8, 2021
Dear Boom, Christine and Scott,
We are all saddened to hear about your mom. We have so many fond memories of her and you kids growing up next door. Our hearts go out to all of you. May she rest in peace.
The White Family
Deborah Chaffee
June 8, 2021
To Carol's Family. Sorry for your loss. Miss Carol was my daughter's teacher in head start. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed.
John Bernardo
June 8, 2021
My condolences to the family. May the fond memories be a comfort and always be with you.
Regina Drake
June 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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