Bradley, Betty
November 8, 1938 ~ June 18, 2025
BRADLEY, Betty Ilene – On Wednesday June 18, 2025, the way peacefully opened for Betty Ilene Bradley to join with dear loved ones in Heaven. She was 86, lived her whole life in Dawn Township and the last few years at Bear Creek Terrace, Petrolia. Beloved wife of Bruce Bradley for almost 65 years. Loving mother of daughters, Patricia (Todd) Unsworth and late Karen (Donny) Kabbes (2015). Cherished Gramma of Joseph (Shelby) Unsworth, Jake (Tiffany) Unsworth, Jeffrey (Carlene) Kabbes and Luke (Hannah) Kabbes. Proud Great Gramma of Lyra Unsworth, Jaiden and Ava Unsworth, Joanie, Greta, Harvey and Clayton Kabbes and Kacey Kabbes holding a reserve of love in her heart for two great grandbabies coming in August. Dear sister of late Beverly (Cathy) Davis, Ila (Glen) Dawson and late Joyce (late Bill) Holmes and special sister-in-law of late Lois (Bill) O’Hara, late Earl (late Donna) Bradley and Elaine and Andy DeHaan. Predeceased by parents Everett and Hattie Davis. Betty was an accomplished teacher, pianist, seamstress, bookkeeper and associate groom at Bradley Stables where she and Bruce built a family hobby in standardbred horse racing. She treasured life on the farm and was a willing help with chores, baling hay, moving cattle from pasture to pasture and delivering food to the fields. She was a faithful member of Knox Dawn Presbyterian church and felt blessed to live in close proximity to her family including nieces, nephews, special aunts and uncles.
Funeral Details
Family and friends will be received at Steadman Brothers Funeral Chapels, Brigden on Monday, June 23, 2025 from 10:00am until the time of the service officiated by Pastor Tim Brown at 11:00am. A private family interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Donations
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Alzheimer’s Society (Alzheimer Society of Canada).
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Patti, Todd, Joey,Jake & family we are so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was such a sweet and kind lady. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Cathy & Tony Bourque
Thoughts and prayers for the family
I’m am so sad to hear of the passing of Betty. I was lucky enough to create a friendship with her through teaching. She was such a lovely lady. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Betty’s family:
Sorry for the loss of this wonderful lady.
l loved working for her when she taught Kindergarten at Hillcrest. She was so organized and had such love for the children.
Treasurer your memories of her.
Bev Woolaver
Sending out thoughts and prayers to Betty’s family
Very sorry to hear the news. Mrs. Bradley was my teacher in Grade 1 at Hillcrest the year we moved to town. Great teacher and a wonderful person. Condolences to her family and friends.