Bradford W. Willard

Bradford W. Willard, 73, of Bedford, died January 23, 2003 at Catholic Medical Center following a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 7, 1929, the son of Charles and Lillian (Webster) Willard and had lived for many years in Grantham before moving to Bedford three years ago. He served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. Prior to his retirement, he worked for 30 years as a sales engineer for the Gardner-Denver Company of Quincy, IL. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed traveling, sports cars and photography. Family members include his wife of 52 years, Sally (Burr) Willard; a son, Bruce Willard of Princeton, MA; three daughters, Kim Kennedy of Amherst, Debra Willard-Parker of Fitchburg, MA and Donna Brisbois of Clinton, MA; seven grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 172 Route 101, Bedford is in charge of arrangments. To view an on-line memorial, get directions, or send a condolence, go to www.phaneuf.net.