On Monday October 28, 2019 Don Bradley passed away at the age of 73. World travelling sailor. Bouncer and music lover at the El Macambo and Electric Circus in late 60’s early 70’s. Toronto taxi driver. Buffalo, lynx and emu wrangler at Klahanie Wildlife Sanctuary. Owned and operated Erin Taxi with 2 classic checkers. Retired from Consolidated Aviation at Lester B Pearson Airport in 2013. Derived great pleasure from volunteering in the ER at Groves Memorial Hospital until his poor health intervened. What he truly loved: His wife Pat. His beautiful daughters Pit Stop and Sarah Bella and their wonderful husbands. His family who were friends and friends who were family. Music…all kinds (some that drove his wife and kids nuts). Nature and watching the birds. Travel #1 destination Jamaica. He couldn’t get enough of this place. Always in his dreams. A steak at Chans. A nice cuppa tea made with love and a little boy named Colton Nigh who could always make him smile and brought him great joy. He leaves behind his wife, best friend and soulmate of 50 years, Pat Bradley nee Sinclair. His daughter Pamela and husband Matt Bennett. Daughter Sarah and husband Duane Bradbury. His brother Paul James (Jim) Bradley (Gwen). The best in-laws ever (he cherished the memories he had with you all) aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. And his special friends who were family Karyn, Jeremy, Rachel, Mary, Trish, Jerry, Beth. Thanks to the nurses and doctors at Groves Memorial Hospital and Hamilton General who did everything they could to keep him comfortable to the end. You are truly remarkable. Favourite quote and words to live by “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try, you just might find you get what you need.” The Stones. Celebration of life April 4, 2020. Place and time to be determined.
