Obituary of Leonard Bradley

BRADLEY - Leonard Bradley was born on February 1, 1919 at Otthon, Saskatchewan; a son of Florence (nee Price) and Harry Bradley. He attended the Otthon School from 1924 - 1934 and the Yorkton Collegiate Institute from 1934 - 1936. As a young man Leonard enlisted into the Royal Canadian Army, Pte. L464452 and following 6 months of training, transferred to the RCAF, where he trained as a Radar Mechanic. Leonard served overseas from April of 1941 until September of 1945. Following his discharge he returned to Saskatchewan and immediately began employment with Canadian National Railways. Leonard's career with the CNR lasted 33 years and 9 months, and during this time was an agent/operator for the railway. This position took him to several points in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Following his retirement he became a resident of Yorkton in 1979, and had resided here for the past 26 years until his health began to fail. During his years in Yorkton, Leonard lived a quiet life, he enjoyed the company of his friends, and was actively involved with the General Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion until his health began to fail. In the fall of 2005 Leonard moved into the Good Shepherd Villa in Prince Albert, where his brother Ernest lives. He enjoyed the company of Ernest and also the visits from Ernest's family. Len passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at his residence. He was 89 years, one month and 8 days of age. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Florence, and his sister Frances Jaques and a nephew Glenn Jacques. He leaves to cherish his memory his brother Ernest of Prince Albert, three nieces and a nephew and their families. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Faye Greer of Westview United Church officiated. Hymns played were In the Garden and On Eagles Wings. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, General Alexander Ross Branch #77, Yorkton participated in the service and performed the Legion Burial Rite ceremony. The interment took place in the Garden of Devotion, followed by a luncheon in the Family Centre Reception Room. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens