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Bradford Q. Smith

1943 - 2022

Bradford Q. Smith obituary, 1943-2022, Deerfield, NH

BORN

1943

DIED

2022

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Derry, New Hampshire

Bradford Smith Obituary

Bradford Q. Smith, 79, of Deerfield, NH, died Wednesday July 27, 2022, in the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH surrounded by his family. He was born in Nashua, NH on July 17, 1943, a son of the late Bushrod and Gertrude (Cousins) Smith. He had been a resident of Deerfield for the past two years, formerly living in Meredith NH, and Londonderry, NH for fifty-four years. Brad was the owner and operator of Superior Welding. He enjoyed working on his tractors, and spending time with his family. As the husband of Winnie, he was integral in the "behind the scenes" of Winnie's Kindergarten in Londonderry.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Winnie "Stock" Smith of Deerfield; his son, Bradford N. Smith, and his partner Ann Lawrence of Deerfield; his daughter, Lori E. Costa and her husband Richard of Londonderry; his grandchildren, Lori Costa, Jr., Emily Costa, and Olivia Smith; as well as Olivia's mother, Denise Smith of Epping, NH.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd from 4 - 6:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. Mask usage is at the discretion of the attendee. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 3rd at 10:00am in St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. The burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andre Bessette Laconia, and or Tunnels to Towers. To send a condolence please visit, www.peabodyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Union Leader on Jul. 31, 2022.

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Kevin and Susan Watts

August 2, 2022

Brad, we are so sorry for your loss and send you and your family our love and sincere condolences.

Andrea Pope

July 31, 2022

Dear Winnie, so sorry to hear of Brad´s passing. Thinking of you and your family during this time of great sorrow...my condolences to all.

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium

290 Mammoth Rd, Londonderry, NH

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Jude Parish

435 Mammoth Rd, Londonderry, NH

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Glenwood Cemetery

Mammoth Rd, Londonderry, NH

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15 Birch Street, Derry, NH 03038

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