James Clarke BRADLEY

BRADLEY, James Clarke Jan. 31,1915-Nov. 27, 2008 Clarke Bradley, formerly of Carsonby and North Gower, ON., passed away peacefully in Blairmore, AB. at the age of 93. "Brad" moved west in 1941 with the RCMP and married Thelma Pinkney in 1945. During their 52 year marriage they raised 3 children and managed the F.M. Thompson Co. Ltd. until their retirement in 1989. Survivors include his children Ginger (Norman Kolpak) of Calgary, Allen (Lucille) of Calgary and Fred, former MLA for Pincher Creek-Crowsnest of Crowsnest Pass AB; grandchildren Leanne (Hugh) Bectold and Craig Bradley; sister Miriam (William) Hunter of Kanata; brother-in-law Lloyd (Mary-Gayle) Pinkney of Kanata; as well as cousins, nephews, nieces and other family members. He was predeceased by his parents, Allen and Rosamond (Craig) Bradley of Carsonby, sister Grace (Ken) Richardson of Stittsville, dear wife Thelma in 1998 and brother Clayton (Doris) Bradley of Ottawa. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 at 2 PM at Fantin's Funeral Chapel in Blairmore, Alberta. (403) 562-8555. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 12/3/2008 Published in the Calgary Herald on 12/3/2008