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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We send our condolences to all of the Bradley and Davis families. I enjoyed knowing Betty while in high school and teacher’s college. Always friendly with a beautiful smile for everyone.
Maxine and Don Stevens
Our deepest sympathy to Bruce and all of Betty’s family. Often drive by the farm and think of days gone by. So many nice memories.
To Betty’s family,
So sorry to read about her passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May pleasant memories bring you peace.
Michael and Cathy
So sorry to see the news of Mrs. Bradley’s passing. My deepest sympathy to all.
Our sincere sympathy to you and your families.
Condolences to all Family and Friends
We are so sorry for your loss. Missing you, and thinking of you all in this difficult time.
Rest in Peace. Mrs. Bradley was a wonderful person, who inspired not only me to become a teacher but many students who attended Hillcrest Public School. Her positively was contagious. Over the years we connected
She’d always ask about my siblings and parents, being part of. Community was important to her, it showed in her smile and friendly eyes. She will be missed.
Condolences to family. Often saw her and Bruce pass by Unsworth farm heading to Dresden. Sad to hear she is gone .
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Betty was a doer, an organizer and a great leader in the church. she will be missed for her outgoing and loving spirit.
Faye ( Evans) Barnes
My condolences to the Davis and Bradley families.
Bruce, Patty and Family,
Such a sweet soul. I’ll always remember her at Hillcrest School when our oldest went for her first visit before the start of the new year of school.
She was so kind and as I remember a little reluctant to retire. I tried to talk her into a few more years, as I was told what a wonderful kindergarten teacher she was.
I so enjoyed the chats with her and Bruce telling him about that same daughter now just down the road from their farm.
Rest in Paradise Betty,
Paula Hoskin
Betty was a lovely lady. A big part of Knox Dawn Church. Enjoyed many chats with her. She was always interested in what our boys were up to and how the farming was going ❤️
Dear Patty. I had your spunky mom as a grade 1 teacher and she was fun yet had firm boundaries! Loved a time with her over coffee with her after dear Karen died. Peace to you in these difficult times Patty
Luke, Jeff, Patti, Todd, Joey, Jake and family
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Please accept our sincere condolences
Roy,Kerry
Karli,Kristi,Kati,Brad and Nichole
RIP Betty. I will cherish our time and memories. You were a great neighbour and friend. I will miss you. Sending big hugs wrapped in love to your family!
Sorry to her about Bettys passing. She was a nice and lovely lady. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
I went to PetroliaHigh school with her. Involved with horses. Had visits with Bruce & Betty. May God bless you all.
We send our heartfelt sorrow over the lost of Betty. She is at peace and seeing her beloved Karen, May wonderful memories give you strength in this time of lost. God bless you all. Alan and Marie Stephenson.
Very saddened to see the news of Betty’s passing. She certainly loved her family & community. We all have treasured memories of her kind and friendly spirit. Rest In Peace
So very sorry for the loss of your Mom, Gramma.
May your treasured memories help you all thru this sad time.
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.