Robert “Bob” E. Bradbury

LISBON – Robert “Bob” E. Bradbury, 80, of Lisbon, passed away on Saturday Nov. 4, 2023, at the Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born in Lewiston on Aug. 4, 1943, the son of Alton O. and Grace M. (Anderton) Bradbury.

He graduated from Lisbon High School in 1962. Bob then attended Westborough State Hospital School of Nursing in Massachusetts.

He married Carol King in 1965. Together they had three children and lived in Marlborough, Mass.

Soon after getting married, Bob started a successful career as an engineer at Data General. After getting divorced he moved back to Maine in 1980 to take over the family furniture making business, Bradco Manufacturing, where he stayed until 1988.

In 1990 Bob met his life partner Michelle Bragdon. Around that time he pursued a career as a residential adult home attendant. Bob worked at Murphy Homes in Auburn until he retired.

He enjoyed trips to Cape Cod with his family, lobster dinners, Nascar, and woodworking. He belonged to the Freemasons.

Bob is survived by his daughters, Candace (and husband Russell) and Heather (and partner Rich); grandsons, Andrew, Will, and Eric, and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother, M. Alton Bradbury, sister, Patricia Thurlow, son Eric Bradbury, and life partner Michelle Bragdon.

Bob was known to all as a kind, helpful, and humorous person, an excellent friend, and loving father and grandfather.

A memorial service will be held at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St, Lewiston, on Thursday November 16 at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Freemasons or your local library.