Obituary for Charles F. "Charles" Bradford
Charles “Charlie” F. Bradford
Southwest Harbor
Charles “Charlie” F. Bradford, 78, died March 10, 2020 in Ellsworth surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 19, 1942 in Manset, the son of Volney S. and Beulah Hope (Bulger) Bradford.
He attended Pemetic High School, Southwest Harbor. Charlie was introduced to his love of the ocean as a young boy by his grandfather. Some of his favorite memories, in addition to the special times with his family, was working with Carey Lewis on the sardine carrier and as lead yardman for Hinckley’s Yacht Company. He was proud to be a “friend of Bill’s” and March 20th would have marked his 40th year in the program and he was looking forward to the celebration. Charlie was both honored and humbled that he was able to help as many as he could to find their North Star and his in return. He was an “Island Boy” for all of his days, living a life of simplicity. He leaves a legacy of love, honesty and compassion.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 26 years, Ann Bradford of Bar Harbor, brother, Russell “Rusty” Bradford and wife, Lynn of Bass Harbor, daughters; Deborah Pelkey and wife, Tisha Gagnon of Rockland, Alyson Gill and husband, Eric Cave of Clarksville, AK and Charlotte Gill of Southwest Harbor. Sons; David Gill of Merritt Island, FL and Terry Morse and wife Lorie of Sedgwick and by his much-loved grandchildren; Jessica, Ashley, Joshua, Jayme, Emily, Gabriel, Jessie and several great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his former wife, Rebecca Bradford, his parents and a brother, Owen Bradford.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Contributions in Charlie’s memory may be made to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton, ME 04605 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mt. Desert.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Also, please visit https://www.forevermissed.com/charlie-bradford/about
I did not expect that today
would be the day;
back to the island you will be,
back at the island you are free.
Although today is not the day,
one day will be my day.
One day together again,
the day we both are free
On the island we will be.
- grandson, Gabriel Grasz
Southwest Harbor
Charles “Charlie” F. Bradford, 78, died March 10, 2020 in Ellsworth surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 19, 1942 in Manset, the son of Volney S. and Beulah Hope (Bulger) Bradford.
He attended Pemetic High School, Southwest Harbor. Charlie was introduced to his love of the ocean as a young boy by his grandfather. Some of his favorite memories, in addition to the special times with his family, was working with Carey Lewis on the sardine carrier and as lead yardman for Hinckley’s Yacht Company. He was proud to be a “friend of Bill’s” and March 20th would have marked his 40th year in the program and he was looking forward to the celebration. Charlie was both honored and humbled that he was able to help as many as he could to find their North Star and his in return. He was an “Island Boy” for all of his days, living a life of simplicity. He leaves a legacy of love, honesty and compassion.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 26 years, Ann Bradford of Bar Harbor, brother, Russell “Rusty” Bradford and wife, Lynn of Bass Harbor, daughters; Deborah Pelkey and wife, Tisha Gagnon of Rockland, Alyson Gill and husband, Eric Cave of Clarksville, AK and Charlotte Gill of Southwest Harbor. Sons; David Gill of Merritt Island, FL and Terry Morse and wife Lorie of Sedgwick and by his much-loved grandchildren; Jessica, Ashley, Joshua, Jayme, Emily, Gabriel, Jessie and several great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his former wife, Rebecca Bradford, his parents and a brother, Owen Bradford.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Contributions in Charlie’s memory may be made to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton, ME 04605 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mt. Desert.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Also, please visit https://www.forevermissed.com/charlie-bradford/about
I did not expect that today
would be the day;
back to the island you will be,
back at the island you are free.
Although today is not the day,
one day will be my day.
One day together again,
the day we both are free
On the island we will be.
- grandson, Gabriel Grasz