Winston «Winse» Bradley
1934-2020
Winston «Winse»
Bradley
(Born 1934, Oshawa ON; died from Dementia on Wednesday,
October 7, 2020, Halifax, NS) Son of Charles Bradley (N. Ireland) and
Catherine Sutton (Moscow, ON), Winston was born and raised in the
tiniest home you’ve ever seen in Oshawa
Ontario.
Out of those humble roots, this high school educated man of
persistence, ambition, and people skills climbed to the senior VP
ranks of the trust and banking business, for a 32 year undefeated
career. He took Sybil and the kids along to his various posts in
Toronto, Saint John, Toronto again, and finally
Halifax.
As a passionate sports fan, ‘he was
there’ at Moscow’s Luzhniki Ice Palace in Russia in 1972 for
Henderson’s goal; in the Gardens for the Leafs last Cup in
67; at the Lake Placid Olympics in 1980; the Canada Cup final series
in 87 in Hamilton; and the Jays first game in 76. He loved those Blue
Jays. He also found time to coach hockey and softball with his boys
during halcyon days in Thornhill and Halifax, coaching with a unique
blend of studious organization and fiery engagement for the game and
doing this while curling competitively himself for over 30
years.
As a lifelong political man, he managed campaigns for many
successful politicians (Larry Uteck of note). His tireless volunteer
work with Cancer, Epilepsy, disability advocacy, senior hockey,
countless boards, and the PC/Conservative party was
inspiring.
He was tragically predeceased 53 years ago by his
six-year-old son, Randy, and lost the love of his life, Sybil, five
years ago, after travelling the world and retracing their Irish
heritage many times together.
Love and support surrounded him virtually and in person in
his final days, from his children, Kelly Jean, Pat (Kelly Christie),
Sean (Heidi); grandchildren, who he was so fond and proud of, Liam,
Cassidy, Ty, Nolan, Patrick.
There will be no service. Winston and Sybil’s
remains will travel to Toronto in an upcoming summer to join Randy.
Then the family will head to a Jays game and a far too late, after
hours celebratory feast at Shopsy’s. Like Dad used to do
with us. Thank you to Shannex and the Sullivan’s Lane staff for their
compassionate care, especially during the pandemic, when the family
could not be there.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Online salutations and
memories are welcomed by viewing Winse’s obituary on-line
and selecting «Send A Condolence» at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.
19342020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Winston Winse Bradley 19342020..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia