BRANDON — David Edward Bradley Sr. passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
David was born in Rutland on June 22, 1943. He was the son of Erwin and Dorothy Bradley. He grew up in Rutland, where he received his early education and graduated from Rutland High School. He furthered his education at New Hampshire Tech.
He began his professional career at Marcel Trucking and later worked as a mechanic at Smith Buick. He retired in 2002 from Howard’s Fire Control following more than 30 years of service.
He was an avid hunter and enjoyed making maple syrup. He and his wife loved to camp and were members of the Neshobe Sportsman Club. He also belonged to Brandon Senior Citizens.
He is survived by his wife Anita Louise Bradley of Brandon, whom he married in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on April 18, 1964; his son David Bradley Jr. and his wife Lisa of Brandon; his brother William “Bud” Bradley and his wife Caroline; his granddaughter Megen Severance and her husband Justin, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother George Bradley.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.
The graveside committal service and burial will follow in the family lot at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Friends may pay their respects, at the funeral home, on Wednesday, October 19, from 4 to 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his memory to the Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, Vt., 05733, or to Brandon Senior Citizens, 1591 Forest Dale Road, Brandon, Vt., 05733.
