Daniel M. Bradstreet

MILBRIDGE - Daniel Michael Bradstreet passed away unexpectedly Dec. 29, 2009, surrounded by friends and family, at a Bangor hospital. He was born July 13, 1957, in Milford, Conn., the son of the late Richard T. and Elizabeth M. (Temple) Bradstreet. Dan is survived by his loving wife, Bonny J. of Milbridge; and his children: daughter, Tracy Batson, of Milbridge, and sons, Daniel Faulkingham of Gouldsboro, and Ryan Wood and wife, Heidi, of Jonesport. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Donna Grindle and her husband, Dave, of Columbia, Anna Duquette and husband, Ed, of Waldoboro, Lisa Bradstreet and companion, Jim Mancini, of Windham, Eric Bradstreet and his wife, Kelly, of Milbridge, Mark Bradstreet and his wife, Cathy, of Searsmont, and Jeffery and his wife, Sherri, of Dixmont. Dan was loved and will be fondly remembered by his mother-in-law, Betty Martin of Milbridge; and two sisters-in-law, Karen Manning and husband, Sean, of Sullivan, and Emily Wallace of Jonesport. He had six grandchildren who loved their "Grumpa," Daryn, AJ, Taneshia, Jade, Jordan and Jasmine; a very special aunt, Marilyn McCulloff of Birch Harbor; several other aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews. Dan was predeceased by his parents; infant sister, Jennifer; his father-in-law, Lester "Mickey" Wallace; his brother-in-law, Lester M. Wallace Jr.; and two sisters-in-law, Judy L. Wallace of Gouldsboro and Becky F. Holbrook of Harrington. He spent most of his life working on the ocean, he was an enthusiastic fisherman and loved fishing off Eastport. He enjoyed playing golf, and going to his brother, Jeff's hunting camp to hunt with family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor that he shared with everyone he met and lived life to the fullest. He will be sadly missed by all, including his much-loved pets and especially his parrot, Tizo. Dan spent his last years working for the town of Milbridge, working as the superintendent of the town's wastewater treatment system. Dan's ashes will be spread and his services held June 25, 2010, on Schoodic Point in Acadia National Park. His family will announce the time at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution in Dan's memory to The Ark Animal Shelter, Barber Lane, Cherryfield, ME 04622. Online condolences may be placed at www.directcremationofmaine.com.