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Lawrence BRADLEY
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Lawrence BRADLEY Obituary
May 24, 1936 - May 16, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Douglas Bradley on May 16, 2013 at the age of 76 following a difficult battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Shirley (Bobbi), loving and cherished father of Debbie (Peter Becke), Cristine (late Stephen Munger), Michael, Julie (Tim Agnew), Karen (Dennis Blackie), and stepfather of Kelley (Sandy) and Todd (Barb). Larry is survived by his dear sister Brenda Maunder (Les) and mother of his children Ruthmary Harris. He was sadly predeceased by brother Kenneth James. Larry will be dearly missed by his eleven grandchildren and eight step- grandchildren.
Larry attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY where he played hockey, helped RPI win the prestigious NCAA title, and graduated in civil engineering. He came back home to Canada with his young family and eventually established an illustrious and successful professional Ottawa-based career as a leader and partner in the consulting engineering firm Cumming Cockburn Limited. His retirement years were happy and fulfilling as he and Bobbi thrived with their friends and community on Vancouver Island, BC and South Florida in the winters and at Golden Lake, ON during the summers. Larry's pride and joy was his family. He followed with great satisfaction the various adventures, misadventures and life accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He looked forward each year to getting back to Golden Lake where he recharged his battery and continuously planned and implemented the next engineering project.
Larry will be missed enormously and cherished forever. He leaves us with memories that will make us smile throughout our lives.
At Larry's request no funeral service will be held. A private interment of ashes will take place at Golden Lake and a celebration of life will be held in Ottawa at a later date. Condolences or tributes may be made at www.Remembering.ca or www.firstmemorial.com (select Duncan location). If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's United Church in Golden Lake (3230 Lake Dore Road, Golden Lake, ON, K0J 1X0).
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February 1, 2023
Not very often that I am at a loss for words but this is one of those times.
I recently found out about your passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family and children.
A very, very, very long time has passed since I had the honour and privilege of experiencing just a tiny snippet of time within that aura that constantly surrounded your life, your children and the extended Bradley clan. I remember it being like a moth being drawn to a lamp. Then, if you add on your friends, colleagues, buddies, hobbies and pets - your family reach was just simply gigantic.
Thank you Larry for being such a role model for me during my teenage years when our lives intersected because of your daughter. Our mutual love of hockey, golf and the way you treated people remains a shining example for me personally, to this day.
Even as a self-absorbed teenager, I got some of what you dished out. My world and my life is better because of that.
I can only hope to try to live up to those ideals. You left a giant legacy and were like another Dad for me and I’ll never forget.
Thank you,
May 14, 2014
...a year has gone by, and I still don't know what to say....I will miss you forever, and hope to live by your standards of accepting every person at face value with open arms, and offering Second Chances without judgement. I will continue to follow your father's example and Live Life; every minute of It. ? ? ? Karen
2009 - "Bobbi" and Larry Bradley
July 17, 2013
1956 - Ruthmary and Larry Bradley
July 17, 2013
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1999 - Ken, Larry, Brenda
July 17, 2013
1980 - Larry, Brenda, Ken
July 17, 2013
1960 Graduate
July 17, 2013
1996 - Golden Glen II
July 17, 2013
1985 - Golden Glen I
July 17, 2013
1987 - Larry with bride Karen
July 17, 2013
1980 - Larry with bride Debbie
July 17, 2013
1991 - Larry with Julie
July 17, 2013
1992 - Larry with Cris
July 17, 2013
Jill McKenna( Mundy)
July 8, 2013
The Bradley Family
My heartfelt sympathy for all of you. Larry was a special person, one of a kind who continued to come and visit me in my little tearoom in Balderson. Many years ago he called me his 5th daughter. Remember all the good times and try and smile and laugh.
Anne & Andy Mathieu
June 28, 2013
Bobbi,
We have known you for many years and were so very happy when you met Larry. He definitely was the "light of your life". You were so happy. Andy enjoyed working on your house here in Ottawa, and I was so lucky to work with you at Canada Post for so many years. You are a very special person and we know how happy you were with Larry and how special he was to you. Please accept our sincere condolences and you both will be in our hearts forever.
Love, Anne & Andy Mathieu
Frank Hendriksen
June 6, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to Bobbi, family, and friends. Larry was one of a kind indeed. As a young engineer, I learned a lot from him. About engineering but even more so about how to interact with others. Larry was kind and generous. He showed us how you can excel in engineering and business, yet stay down to earth. Larry was a true friend. It's an honour to have known him and worked with him.
The Hammond Family
May 30, 2013
To All of the Bradleys:
We were so very sorry to hear the news about Larry. He was such a good friend and neighbour to all of us. He was always there to help and did so in so many ways such as by permitting us to take water from his well at the cottage, providing advice on the construction and maintenance of our cottage and lending us tools and ladders. We looked forward to seeing him each summer at Golden Lake and always felt reassured to know that he was just a few steps away down the cottage road. He will be greatly missed.
Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Yours truly,
Peter, Kathleen, Katie, Billy, Emily and John
Angie Willis (Poehlmann)
May 24, 2013
Dear Bradley Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was my very first boss and a great friend. My thoughts are will you all at this time of sorry.
Claudette Tremblay
May 23, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to our friend Bobbi, and the family of LARRY
Friends from CANADA POST
Claudette and Robert Bob Matteau
Grazyna K. Taracha
May 22, 2013
Dear Family and close Friends of Larry Bradley:
I feel so sad to hear that Larry just passed away. I started my professional carrier in Cumming Cockburn LTD (CCL) while Larry was leading the company. It is difficult to express in words how extraordinary man Larry was to all employees. Through almost 30 years of my working carrier, I have never had such an exceptionally good boss as Larry was. If only more persons like Larry were in this world, we would be living in very happy times. Larry was caring and understanding boss who is greatly missed. I was sorry to hear that he had this terrible disease.
Although I did not see Larry,since his retirement, I always had memories of Larry in my heart. This was a person who thought me how to work effectively and be part of such a great group as CCL.
My heart thoughts go now with the Family and close Friend that just lost such a Great Person.
Grazyna Kristina Taracha from Ottawa
May 22, 2013
Darcy and Kathleen (Keohane) Ray
May 21, 2013
Cris
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have very fond memories of him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darcy and Kathleen (Keohane-Ray)
George Scully
May 21, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Larry's passing. I spent many days at the Bradley's house when I was growing up in Briargreen and always felt welcomed.
Lucy Daly
May 21, 2013
Bobbi
I was blessed to work with you and share in the love story that was you and Larry. You two were truly meant to be together and were always up for an adventure. I am saddened to hear the news of Larry's death as I know what a great man he was. Father, Grandfather, neighbour, friend and of course, your soulmate. Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Jim and Ruth Hill
May 21, 2013
We join with the Bradley family in sharing the sorrow of Larry's passing. We have fond memories of our close friendship when we were neighbours in Briangreen & our visits to Golden Lake & Norway Bay.
John and Susan Mackey
May 21, 2013
Larry was a great brother in law and I will really miss him. Sue and I extend our deepest sympathy to all the Bradley family especially to Bobbi, Debbie, Christine, Julie, Mike and Karen.
Love
Uncle John and Susan
(on the Danube at Regensburg, home Sunday)
May 20, 2013
I have fond personal memories of Larry,his wisdom and infectious laughter, I'll always treasure his friendship and thank him for his professional mentorship going back to the early years of CCL. He was instrumental in the evolution of my career in municipal planning in Nepean.
Deepest personal sympathy to Bobbi and Family.
Briargreen neighbour,former employee and proud to call him friend, Colin White.
Sharon White & Family
May 20, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. We were neighbours in Briargreen. My brother got his first surveying job through Larry at Cummings Cockburn.
Take care and God bless.
Bert Thorburn
May 20, 2013
I'll always remember our evening at Benny Honna. Larry was good people.
Meghan Case
May 20, 2013
I will never forget the wild rides on a tube when you were steering! I didn't get to see you often, but I have always loved you, Grandpa.
May 20, 2013
We will miss you Larry.Maureen and Jim Kirwin
Dr Dale Fyman
May 19, 2013
What an honor it was to know Larry for many years. He was a gentleman, and he has a lovely family, which speaks well of him too.
May 19, 2013
May 19, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Larry in Ottawa while he engineered at DeLeuw Cather. Fondest memory of Larry was his ever bright smile and good humor. We sodded his front lawn together one bright Spring day.
John McLewin
North Vancouver,BC
May 19, 2013
It is with great sadness that we write this. Larry was a great friend, mentor and boss. He hired me after I had had many interviews. Not sure if it was because I was a Newfie or that he really liked me. I remember him apologising repeatedly for wearing a three piece suite during my interview. "We don't dress like that around here' he said.
Take good care of yourself Bobbie and hope to see you soon.
Love to all of your family at this time.
Jim and Donna Moffatt
May 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Larry's family in this time of sorrow.
I have many fond memories from a time long past.
Larry will not be easily forgotten.
Jim Ruddick Richmond On.
Earl and Lorna Hammond
May 19, 2013
Larry will be missed by all who knew him. We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to his entire family. Larry was a cottage neighbour for many, many years, all of which were filled with fun and laughter. Larry always had a wonderful twinkle in his eyes, he was one of the best.
Earl and Lorna Hammond
May 19, 2013
Bobbi and Larry were good friends and we spent many enjoyable evenings together, and on the squash court. While we have not seen them for some time he will be missed by the Denhams.
Donna and Richard
May 18, 2013
Our condolences to the Bradley family. I have some great fun memories of the early days. May the special times you hold in your hearts get you all thru this time of sorrow.
Dan Monk and family, Kemptville, Ontario (orginally from Nepean)
Michael Bradley
May 18, 2013
Thanks for being a great father to me and a wonderful grandfather to Mychal.
Nuala Munroe
May 18, 2013
Larry was always a great host. He always gave me the first warm welcome to Golden Lake as he worked around his place and saw me drive in. It was always good times we shared with Larry and Bobbi and he will be sadly missed.
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