Bradley Marshall

Bradley O'M. Marshall, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 8, 2023 while vacationing in Spain. He was the beloved husband of James "Jimmy" B. Kelly, Jr., the couple had been together for forty-three years. They married on June 23, 2012.

Born in Alameda, California, he was a son of the late Willard B., Sr. and Florence G. (Unsworth) Marshall. Brad had resided in South Attleboro for the past forty years.

He attended several elementary schools in many States and other Countries due to his father serving in the U.S. Navy. His parents settled in Middletown, RI, in the 1960's and Brad graduated from Middletown High School in 1967. He graduated from Rhode Island College in 1973 and was honored at the 50th reunion on May 13, 2023. Brad also graduated from the Ministry Institute for Lay Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Providence in 1995.

He worked in administration and was assistant vice-president at VA Hospitals in Providence, RI, West Roxbury, MA and Jamaica Plain, MA for over twenty-five years until retiring in 2009. After retiring, he worked as a Southeast, MA, school van driver; salesman at Sears; custodian at St. Blaise Church, Bellingham, MA, and Outreach and S.H.I.N.E. at the Rehoboth (MA) Council on Aging until May 15, 2023.

Brad was very active in the deaf community and had served with many organizations including: Professional Member (Life Vow) and Board Member of Mercy of God Community since 1993; life member and treasurer of International Catholic Deaf Association, Providence Chapter #57 since 1981; co-founder of Rhode Island Catholic Deaf Community Center in 1989; president and board member of New England Regional Conference of I.C.D.A. in the 1980's; board member with Fr. John Bosco Valente and Sr. Gabriel Clune with Mass Readings, Interpreters, Mass Singing and Bible Study for the Catholic Deaf in the Diocese of Providence; board member of First International Catholic Deaf Association – US Section Conference in 2001; member of Advisory Board for Diocese of Providence Deaf and Hard of Hearing; secretary and board member of Rhode Island Prime Timers; member of Bristol Elder Services over ten years; board member of the Council on Aging in Rehoboth, Fall River, Seekonk, Attleboro, Taunton and several other communities for many years until May 15, 2023, where he served with other representatives from the food pantry, local physicians, hospice, utility companies, health insurance and Medicare for elder patients. Rehoboth Police and Fire always met Brad to help his patients over ten years until his retirement in 2023.

Brad was a Mass, singing / choir interpreter at many churches in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and also Camping Services over thirty-five years. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in 2010's.

Brad received many Service Awards from several towns and cities Council on Aging from 2012 – 2023. He was also recognized by the International Catholic Deaf Association, Providence Chapter #57 Certificate of Achievement Award for 8 weeks of Study in Bible and Prayer in 1995 and was named Member of the Year in 2007; Boston Federal Executive Board – Support Personal Award in 2002 and St. Francis Deaf Senior Citizens – Member for 9 years Award in 2009. In 2015, he received the Public Servant Award from Rehoboth Lions Club, Massachusetts State Senate and Massachusetts House of Representatives.

He was a member of Bear Social; Pied Piper Travel Group and Brand g Vacation Travel Group for many years. Brad was a life member of Good Sam's for camping and enjoyed traveling by mobile home van to campgrounds in almost 40 states and Canada over 12 years. He traveled to many countries and destinations over 30 years including Israel, Egypt, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Mexico, Spain, France, Alaska, South America, Caribbean Islands, Austria, Antarctica, Great Britain, England, Bahamas, Nepal, Paris, Rome, India, Disney World and many more.

He enjoyed reading books, magazines, newspapers, and watching sci-fi movies most of his life. He also enjoyed taking care of indoor and outdoor flowers, plants, vegetable gardening and decorating their home from Valentine's Day until Christmas. Brad and Jimmy enjoyed formal dining almost every weekend, wine vineyards and King Richard's Faire.

Besides his husband, he leaves a brother, Willard B. Marshall, Jr. of Oregon City, Oregon; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and their beloved dog, Bosco. He was the brother of the late Robert Marshall and Brenda D. Penna. He was also predeceased by several beloved aunts, uncles, and three dogs, Lady, Misty and Matthew.

His funeral will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Ave., Providence. Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. VISITATION will be Friday, November 3, 2023 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 would be appreciated. TrippFuneralHome.com