Nelson Raymond Bradley “Brad”, age 82, passed away May 17, 2009. Husband of Adelia (Pavao) Bradley and son of the late Raymond Nelson Bradley and Nelly Idella (Pittsley) Bradley. Born in East Freetown, he resided in Somerset for the past 13 years. He owned Radionics where is was electronics technician and Movies Unlimited in Taunton. He worked as a child attendant at the Paul Devers School, worked in Reno for 17 years and was also a salesperson at the Southcoast Flea Market and WWII US Navy veteran where he received the Asiatic-Pacific Medal, the American Area Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.
Besides his wife of Somerset and her daughters, he is survived by 1 son: Terry Bradley and his fiancé Elizabeth Morse of Grafton; 2 brothers: Carlton Bradley and his companion Claire Lopes of East Freetown and Russell Bradley and his companion Luella Eaton of New Bedford; 12 step-grandchildren and 3 great step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; he was brother of the late Milton Bradley and Elizabeth Bradley.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. THURSDAY at 8:30 A.M. with services in the funeral home at 9:00 A.M. Committal services with military honors in the MA National Cemetery, Bourne at 10:45 A.M., Calling hours WEDNESDAY 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lighthouse Foundation “Beacon Hospice” or Kimwell Nursing Home. www.rogersfuneral.com