Stephen B. Bradley

Stephen B. Bradley, a resident of Duxbury, MA, for over 50 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, MA. He faced illness beginning in May of 2022, with incredible strength and grace.
Born on August 25, 1946 in Hyannis, MA the beloved son of his predeceased parents, Robert W. Bradley and Alberta J Bradley (Bruce) of Milford, MA. Also his siblings Robert W.Bradley Jr. of Houston, TX, his sister, Carol Ann Goodwin (Bradley) of Virginia Beach, VA, his brothers Kenneth J. Bradley of Brownsville, TX, Thomas W. Bradley of Tyngsboro, MA and his sister-in-law Louise A. Kimball of Plymouth, MA.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine (Kimball) Bradley, his son, Stephen B. Bradley, Jr. (Liny) of Hillsborough, NH, Leanne F. Bradley of Duxbury, MA. and his grandson, Samuel B. Bradley of Hillsborough, NH. His brother Michael J. Bradley (Patricia), of Punta Gorda, FL., Richard P. Bradley, (Elizabeth) of Bluffton, SC, sister, Jayne M. Redden, (Bradley) of Milford, MA, Diane L. Bradley of FL, and sister-in-law Janice Fiore (Kimball) of Reading, MA.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and many nieces, and nephews as well as the Kiebooms family of Belgium. He loved his many Shetland sheepdogs throughout his life.
From Hyannis, Stephen and his family then moved to Jamaica Plain. He attended the Mary E. Curley School, and spent his high school years at Charlestown High School where he graduated in 1964 receiving a certificate in Electrical Technology. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103. He later worked for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) as a foreman in the electrical maintenance division at Cabot Yard in South Boston.
In April 2025 he received a citation and pin in honor of being a loyal and faithful member of the IBEW for fifty-five years.
While in high school, Stephen participated in the Our Lady of Lourdes Drum and Bugle Corps, playing the bugle alongside his beloved brother, Ricky. His future wife, Elaine, served as a member of the Color Guard.
In December of 1965, he enlisted in the VMA-322 unit of Marine Corps Reserves, based at the Naval Air Station in South Weymouth. In 1975, Stephen joined the 26th Yankee Infantry Division Band Massachusetts Army National Guard.
In 1968, Stephen married his high school and drum corps sweetheart, Elaine. They lived for a short time in Jamaica Plain. In 1969 they moved into their new home in Duxbury, MA where they raised their two children.
Stephen always whistled while he worked. He loved to work on projects for friends neighbors and to make improvements to his home and property. He enjoyed carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and spent time restoring old trucks.
In 1997, he picked up his 'horn' again and joined the Boston Crusaders Alumni Corps. In 2000, he was asked to help organize St. Kevin's Emerald Knights to form an alumni drum and bugle corps. He played and marched with this group for the next ten years.
Stephen found joy in the quiet woods of New Hampshire and the sound of crackling wood from a wood-stove or open fire-pit. He was a devoted provider, always ensuring his loved ones were cared for and supported in every way. He had a heart of gold and was a deeply caring man. He had a great sense of humor, always having a smile on his face and could easily laugh at himself.
Stephen's relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ was central to his life. He oriented himself toward the highest good, embracing voluntary sacrifice with grace regardless of the cost.
A memorial service will be held at The New Testament Church, 1120 Long Pond Road, Plymouth on Saturday September 6th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and Friends are kindly invited.
Visiting hours are omitted, and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Stephen's name to the Wounded Warriors Project or Boston Children's Hospital.
To remember Stephen, we ask you to do something kind-a smile, or offer to help a stranger in need.