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DeWitt - Patrick William Bradley, age 52 of DeWitt, MI, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Lansing, MI on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. John Fain officiating. Burial will take place at DeWitt City Cemetery, DeWitt, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI with a Rosary being prayed at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will also be held on Monday from 10-11 A.M. prior to the service at the Church.
Patrick was born in Detroit, MI on July 7, 1965, the son of Gerald and Carol (Ervin) Bradley. Patrick married the love of his life and best friend, Christina on July 12, 1997 at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in Lansing where they remained members of the Parish.
Family was the most important part of his life. He loved to share his knowledge and values with his family and friends. Patrick was an avid sportsman and loved the outdoors. He pursued his love of hunting and fishing at every opportunity. Patrick managed the Wildlife Toxicology Laboratory at Michigan State University where he also achieved his Masters Degree in 2009.
He is survived by his wife Christina Bradley of DeWitt, MI, daughter Natalie Bradley of DeWitt, MI, daughter Gabrielle Bradley and Ross Niska of DeWitt, MI, son Carter Bradley of DeWitt, MI, daughter Isabelle Bradley of DeWitt, MI, grandchildren; Leighton, and Theron, with another grandchild due in March, mother Carol Bradley of West Bloomfield, MI, brother Theodore and Cherilyn Bradley of Lyme, CT, and sister Cynthia Bradley of Broomfield, CO. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and his 2 beloved dogs, Winnie and Cherry. Patrick was preceded in death by his father Gerald Bradley.
Memorials may be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine Street, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10005. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
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Kelvin White
November 27, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I pray that you have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phillipians 4:6,7)
November 20, 2017
Ted,
My condolences to you and your family. Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy.
Michael Ku and the GCS-LT at Pfizer
November 18, 2017
To Patrick's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Kathy Starr
November 17, 2017
Christina,
My heart and thoughts are with you. He was an amazing partner, friend, and father. If you need anything don't hesitate to call.
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