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Allene Bradley of Greenwood Court in Stratford, passed away at her nursing home on November 20, 2015 in her 97th year.
She leaves to mourn one daughter Phyllis, and her husband David of Stratford, in addition to two granddaughters- Kate Todd of Guelph and Emma Todd of Lakefield.
Allene will also be missed by her sister-in-law Evelyn Bradley of Ripley, plus nine nieces and nephews- Norm and Cathy MacLennan of Waterloo; Brenda and Don Whitfield of Sault Ste. Marie; Sandra and Gil Tourigny of Victoria B.C., Maureen and Dave Thomas of Goderich; Mary and Bruce Scott of Ripley; Maxine and Greg Alton of Wingham; Movita and Clair Gartley of Waterloo; Michele Bradley and Peter Martchenko of Waterloo and Madonna and Bruce Terpstra of Waterloo.
Allene also has many great, plus great-great nephews and nieces to miss her.
Allene was predeceased by her husband Eldon Bradley in 2009; her only son Dr. John Bradley of Toronto in 2006; her sister Doris MacLennan-Michie in 1991; plus 3 brothers-in-law James Bradley, Murray MacLennan and George Michie. Her parents Walter and Estelle Brown and step mother Dorthea Brown all of Amberley passed before her.
Allene was born in Amberley, Ontario very close to Lake Huron. She attended Kincardine High School and later graduated as a school teacher from Stratford Teacher's College in 1939. She taught in one room school houses with 8 grades of pupils in Huron and Ashfield and Kinloss Townships.
She married the love of her life- Eldon Bradley in December 1943 when he was able to receive a three day leave from the Royal Canadian Air Force.
When World War Two ended in 1945 Allene and Eldon purchased a farm close to Lake Huron in Ashfield Township. They worked together and raised their children, Phyllis and John, there. Allene was proud of her big gardens, delicious baking, her home, barns, many animals and family.
She was an active member of Pine River United Church and later Lucknow United Church plus her Women's Institute Groups.
She and Eldon retired from farming in the early 1970's and built and moved into a bungalow in Lucknow, Ontario. They became actively involved in a new community making many lasting new friends.
In 2005 they moved to Stratford into Hamlet Estates to be closer to family and in 2009 moved into Greenwood Court Nursing Home when health needs dictated.
Allene again made many new friends and participated in many nursing home activities. She enjoyed the music, arts and crafts, church services, tea and coffee parties, bowling, gardening, bingo and other games, the wonderful meals, the annual Spring Prom- but especially the fellow residents and wonderful nurses and PSW caregivers. She recommended Greenwood Court as the "best nursing home in the world to be."
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Phyllis and family sorry to read of your Mothers passing. I am sure you will miss her very much.
I remember at Listowel plowing match travels you talking about your parents.
Blessings to you.
Our Sincere Sympathy Phyllis and All the Family . Thoughts and Prayers are with each one of you. May all the wonderful memories help to console in the days ahead. Love, Doris and Morgan.
Dear Phyllis & family
Extending my sympathy to you on the passing of your mother. She lived a full life rich with many friendships. I know that it was so difficult losing your brother John and then your father afterward. You will have many happy family
memories to recall and to give you strength in the days ahead. Your attention and loving care meant a great deal to your mother. Thinking of you.
Bonnie Anderson
So sorry to read that your Mom had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Len and I spent a lot of time with them at Legion conventions etc. in years past and always enjoyed their company. She was a dear lady.
Phyllis and family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. You have been so dedicated to your mom and she adjusted well to her move to Stratford. She was such a great lady and had many good times with her and your dad when they were involved with the Lions club. So sorry I won't be home for two weeks. But thoughts and prayers with you at this sad time.. Hugs.
Phyllis and family,
My sincerest condolences on your mom's passing. Another of the old Amberley neighbours has left us. None are forgotten either by family or remaining neighbours. May your memories give you comfort at this time.
Hi Phyllis. Here we are again in mexico. So sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She was a dear soul . I was pleased to read the details in her obituary. I always found her to be an intelligent , thoughtful and very warm person. May God rest her soul. Please give my best to your husband and to John's two nieces---he was so proud of them .
Best wishes Marie Gear and Larry Cerson
Phyllis and the rest of Ailene's family
When I heard your Mum's name yesterday I was immediately reminded of all the tales my mother, Doris Hollands, used to tell of events and activities, both work and fun, that she shared with Ailene. Then as I was working with the Reid's Corners WI Tweedsmuir books, I picked up a snapshot of a special celebration and there was your mother in the group. Shortly after, I opened a 1960 program as I was renewing a collection in an early book and there it said October Mrs. Eldon Bradley Convenor of Home Economics and Health Roll Call: How to keep a healthy state of mind Topic: A speaker on Medical Illness Members of the Kincardine WI were guests. She would have been busy organizing this!
While she will always be remembered by her family, her name and her work will also be a part of the history of this community.
My sincere sympathy to all of you.
Ruth Anne
Phyllis, our sincere sympathy to you and to all your family. I knew many of the Bradleys in the Lucknow area through Brookside, and have enjoyed meeting you in Stratford. We were sorry to read of your loss.
Sheila and Denis
Dear Family Members; Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear loved one . Losing a loved one can be the most difficult time in a persons life. Are we not truly blessed with the hope our Creator has given us of seeing our loved ones again. His loving comfort from the scriptures brings us much relief and confidence in the blessings of Jehovah's Kingdom. Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” John 5:28,29 "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out" Isaiah 35:5,6 "At that time the eyes of the blind will be opened, And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. At that time the lame will leap like the deer, And the tongue of the speechless will shout for joy." The thought of spending time with our loved ones again when they will be in perfect health here on earth with us again is very appealing isn't it. Jehovah had these wonderful promises written for us and he tells us why at Romans 15:4 "For all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope." I hope these scriptures from God's word have brought you some comfort and you will be able to reflect on this wonderful hope when you think of your loved one.
Dear Phylis,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She always knew me and always spoke to me when we met. A wonderful lady. Sincerest of condolences. Herb Hunter