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Gerald Bradford Obituary
WORCESTER - Gerald "Brad" G. Bradford, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at UMass Hospital.
Gerald is survived by his loving companion of forty years, Theresa (Godey) Cronin; two sons, Steven Bradford of Denver and Scott Bradford of Worcester; two daughters, Patricia Bradford of Farmersburg, Indiana, and Amy Cronin of Worcester; two step-sons, Brian Cronin and Michael Cronin, both of Worcester; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his former wife, Barbara (Hession) Bradford of Worcester; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Bryan Jean Bradford in 1995. Gerald was born in Caribou, Maine, son of the late Jean and Lena (Brown) Bradford. He served his nation proudly in the United States Navy, during the Korean Conflict.
Gerald had owned P & P Motors on Millbury Street in Worcester for many years, having previously operated Brad's Canteen Trucks in the Worcester area. He loved to golf, travel, and anything to do with cars. His greatest love was his family.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 19, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., followed by a Prayer Service at 5 p.m., in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Bradford
patty bradford
May 15, 2015
Oh daddy it's been a month already....I love you and miss you..
daniel pineros
April 27, 2015
You will forever in my heart Brary,i will miss you so mucho,rest in peace my friend.
Patricia Bowe
April 23, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Brad. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace Uncle Brad.
Deirdre Stultz-Tully
April 21, 2015
To the Bradford family, I was so glad to see Brad last week-it had been a long time
He was a good man and he will be missed
Rip
April 21, 2015
Dear Theresa and Brad's family,
Sorry for your loss. Erwin let me know of my brothers passing.
I'm sorry we lost touch in the past years, but he was my brother and I have a lot of memories growing up.
I am sure he will be missed by many. I will keep in in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, his sister Joyce
Love, his sister Joyce
Marianne Cronin
April 20, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
the setaro family
April 19, 2015
Sorry for everyone's lost brad was a fair man with good intentions he lived his life his way a strong will man that will be missed but not forgotten rest in peace uncle brad.
Melissa Ingerson
April 18, 2015
OMG Brad :( nooo. I'm so sad. I will miss you so much <\3
Steven Bradford
April 18, 2015
I loved you dad, and will miss your presence on Earth. Rest well!
April 18, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss,
Brad was always so friendly. We will keep him in our prayers, may he rest in peace.
Jerry & Terry
Kathy Ciccolini
April 18, 2015
Terry. So sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many fun memories of our time together. Brad was truly an original!! I've thought about him and you so many times over the years. I wish we could have all gotten together. A lesson learned. Do it now!!!
April 18, 2015
Theresa, so sorry for your loss. We are still in Florida. Sincerely, Joan & Mike.
Jay Foley
April 18, 2015
Terry, so so to hear of your loss! It's been too long since we seen upon both. Had a lotta good memories Brad! Are prayers are with you
amy cronin
April 18, 2015
I love you dad ..and we will miss you so much
anthony giaquinto
April 17, 2015
We have known brad for many years and are sad to hear of his passing we send prayers to his family he will be missed
Steven Bradford
April 17, 2015
It's amazing the things you realize when you lose someone: you get mad at yourself for not saying the things you could've a million times, you take for granted the days spent doing nothing when you could have been with them. Anyone can be taken, at any time in our lives, but we always wait until they're gone to say the things we never had the courage to before. So now I say it: I love you dad, and I will miss your presence on Earth!
Francisco franca
April 17, 2015
My heart is saddened to hear such a loss of someone so dear.
I could barely imagine how difficult it is for you to carry such burden.
My deepest condolences.
We missing you my best friend .
Holly Carr
April 16, 2015
Amy and Teresa I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. R.I.P.Brad
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