Dr. Bradbury Seasholes

SEASHOLES, Dr. Bradbury Professor of political science, father of four, and husband for 54 years, died of cancer at his Newton home at the age of 77. Brad was raised in Dayton, Ohio, and was educated at Amherst College, Oberlin and the University of North Carolina. Professor Seasholes' career began at MIT, and then at Tufts University where he spent over 30 years before retiring in 1996. At Tufts, Seasholes began as Director of Political Studies at the Lincoln Filene Center for Citizenship and Public Affairs, and later joined the Political Science Department. His research focused on the factors that influence political attitudes and electoral participation. He particularly enjoyed devising out-of-classroom experiences for his students, and he established an internship program that was recognized as a model of civic engagement. Brad and his wife Fran raised four children, especially enjoying several cross-country camping trips and a sabbatical in Hawaii. Brad and Fran traveled extensively, and their foreign trips often involved homestays through the organization US Servas. They have also hosted over 200 foreign students in their home. Brad was a tenor in several local choral groups as well.Brad is survived by wife Fran, children Laura & her son Andrew in Seattle, Cathy & her partner April Calvert of Mequon, WI, Ted & his wife Bereniz of Framingham, and Ken & his wife Andrea Chiasson & their daughter Hope in Tucson, AZ. Brad's sisters Anne Sharyon and Molly Lhamon live in CA and WA. A memorial service will held Monday, July 11th, 7:00 PM, at The Second Church in Newton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to US Servas, 1125 16th Street, Arcada, CA 95521 or The Newton Community Chorus, PO Box 600264, Newton, MA 02460