Kathleen S. (Sund) Bradley

SHIRLEY: Kathleen "Kathie" (Sund) Bradley, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday morning, August 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Kathie was born in Elgin, IL, February 7, 1943, a daughter of the late Clarence (Mickey) F. and Juliana C. (Neely) Sund. Kathie grew up in Crystal Lake, IL, graduating from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1961. Following her graduation from high school, Kathie enlisted and served her country for two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Kathie and Lee met in Yuma, Arizona while both were serving in the US Army. Kathie and Lee were married February 12, 1963, in Winterhaven, CA. For over 36 years, Kathleen worked as a Department of Defense Quality Assurance Supervisor at both Hanscom Air Force Base and Fort Devens until her retirement in 2007. She also served as the Assistant Town Clerk in Shirley for six years and always enjoyed working as the election Warden at the town voting polls every year. For 30 years Kathie was an active Honorary Life Member of the Chelmsford Lowell Lodge of Elks. She was elected as Exalted Ruler (President) of the Elks Lodge on two occasions. She served in all elected positions and volunteered on every activity within the lodge. Kathie was elected Officer of the Year twice and was awarded the most prestigious Elk of the Year Award for her service and volunteerism. Kathie was also the President of the Pas Exalted Rulers Association, a position she has held twice. Kathie also served as President of the Chelmsford and Maynard Emblem Clubs. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lee L. Bradley, Sr.; three daughters; Debra Bradley Callison and husband Rick of Laton, CA; Deana Bradley Flowers and husband Wendel of Liberty, Indiana; Juliana Bradley Kandris and husband Nick of Richmond, Indiana; her son, Lee L. Bradley, Jr. and his wife Becky of Gardner; her sister, Peg Schwab of McHenry IL; five grandchildren, Cassandra L. Flowers, Dustin L. DeMers and his wife Connor; Keeth A.. DeMers; Sabryna A Bradley and her partner Nikki: Katryna L Moore and her husband Matt; great grandchildren, Trystan Lathery and his fiancé Emily Bennett, , Troy Witter, Piper Flowers, Kinsley Bradley, and Cooper DeMers. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Craig Flowers and her sisters, Patricia Philpot and Mary Peacock both of Crystal Lake Illinois. Kathie’s family will receive relatives and friends during calling hours, 4-7 PM, August 28, 2024 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) Ayer. www.andersonfuneral.com. Services of committal with full military honors will be held at 1:00 PM, August 29th, 2024 at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA. In lieu of flowers please donate to The Wounded Warrior Project or Tunel To Towers.

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Kathleen S. (Sund) Bradley

February 7, 1943 - August 17, 2024