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Broderick, 62
WINDHAM -- Christopher C. Broderick, 62, died peacefully with his family by his side, on May 31, 2014, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, after a hard fought battle with liver cancer.
Chris was born in Providence, R.I., on June 19, 1951, but spent the majority of his life in Maine. He was a graduate of Hyde School in Bath and Alfred University in Alfred, N.Y. In his youth Chris loved playing football and skiing.
Throughout his entire life, Chris was an avid motorcycle rider. He was an active member and past officer of the Southern Maine Portland Harley Owners Group. He was the Sergeant at Arms for Rolling Thunder. He was also a passionate patriot and advocate for veterans as well as an active participant with the Wreaths Across America program.
In his professional capacity, Chris was a truck driver and a teacher. For the past four years, Chris worked as the CDL Instructor in the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center Program where he was not only a teacher to his students, but also a mentor and a friend.
Chris is survived by his loving wife, Anne; and his two daughters, Kelly of Providence, R.I., and Amy of San Diego, Calif.
A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at BPOE #188, 1945 Congress St., Portland, at 4 p.m. Burial will follow in the Mayberry Cemetery, Park Road, Windham. A time of fellowship and reception will follow the burial back at the BPOE #188, 1945 Congress St., Portland. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com.
In lieu of flowers, Chris' family suggests memorial donations be made in his memory to:
Rolling Thunder, Inc.
Chapter 1 ME
P.O. Box 1274
Sanford, Maine 04073
www.rolling-thunder-me2.org.
Christopher C.
Broderick
434 River Road, Windham
www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Broderick
June 26, 2014
My memories of Chris are strong. I grew up with him as a child in Cape Elizabeth. He gave me my first introduction to motor cycles at age 8. He had an old Java bike in his garage. We would stare at it and push it around the driveway. A wonderful person. He was an inspiration to one of our kids at Westbrook.God bless you and your family. Steve Madigan
Happier times.
June 11, 2014
Anne, I was so very sorry to learn of your loss. You made a wonderful choice in marrying Chris. I pray you find peace.
Myrle Dukette
June 5, 2014
Anne and family-I am so sorry for your loss. After attending his celebration of life, I came home with a feeling that I wish I had a chance to know him better, but I feel blessed to have know him at all. What an amazing man,father,friend.
June 4, 2014
I am so sorry to learn of Chris' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Anne. Chris was a wonderful man.
Anne Conley
June 4, 2014
I have very fond memories of Chris from growing up in the same neighborhood. I am so sorry that he suffered from such a horrible disease. May you find peace in knowing that he is truly at peace. God bless your family.
Deborah Armstrong
June 3, 2014
Chris was an amazing man and I was very fortunate to have worked with him. He was an instructor at NTI who wanted nothing but the best for his students. His family always came first but his students were family to him as well. RIP my long lost friend Colleen Sutherland-Retired DLE 1
Colleen Sutherland
June 3, 2014
Dear Anne, Kelly and Amy,
My heart goes out to you all. Chris was born when I was 17 and 2 months before I entered the convent. He lived next door to my grand mother for a period before Harry and Barbara moved to Maine.I will always remember, My mother when she was mad at me called me Mary Elizabeth and Chris was the only other person who called me that. I know that he is at peace with God who wanted him to come home. My prayers are with you all as you suffer a tremendous loss. He is the last of my Broderick relatives.
God bless you all.
"Mary Elizabeth"
June 3, 2014
Chris was one of a kind, he is someone we will never forget. His kindness has touched many people in one way or another, always thinking of others and meeting the troops on thier way to and from their deployments. Our hearts go out to Anne and her children.
Dianne and Spider
Ed and Barbara Gagne
June 3, 2014
So sad to hear of your loss, Anne. Eddie and I remember Chris from SMHOG. You will be in our prayers.
June 3, 2014
To Mrs. Broderick and family I wish to send my sincerest and most heartfelt prayers to you for strength and peace. Chris was a mentor to me, over the past few years I had the privilege to work with him and learn from him, and I will always appreciate every conversation and lesson. His hard work ethic as a teacher and advocate for the students set a precedent for many of us, and I know I will try hard to do right by him.
Vicki Kimball (TCTC-Dexter, ME)
Ted Robie
June 3, 2014
So sorry to hear this, such great memories from Hyde and Alfred, my best to his family and loved ones!!
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