COLONIE – Lucille A. Bradley, 83 passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2015. She was born in Hoosick Falls on December 7, 1931. Her parents were the late Charlotte Welling Oliver and Augustus Oliver. She was married to the late James V. Bradley on November 8, 1952. They raised their 5 children in Troy where she remained until 1995. She then relocated to Colonie to be near her daughter and family.
Lucille is survived by her 5 children, Mary Bradley (James Davis) of Albany; Gregory Bradley (Sandra) of the Bronx; Anne Bradley-Dieleman (Leo) of Alberta, Canada; Timothy Bradley of Long Beach, NY ; Lynne Bradley Holmes (Jeff) of Colonie; and 12 cherished grandchildren, Brad and Adam Davis, James V. Bradley, II, Alexander and Martijn Dieleman, Sean, Jen, Lauren and Emma Bradley, James, Andrew and Matt Holmes. She was also the sister of Norman Oliver of Portland, Texas. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Lucille was a women who dedicated her life to raising her family and loving her grandchildren. There were many wonderful summer days spent at “Grandma’s pool”. She embraced each grandchild in her own soft spoken way with kindness and love.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday morning at 9:00am, and from there to St. Vincent DePaul Church, 900 Madison Ave., Albany at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2-5 pm. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy. The family suggests memorial contributions to Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer, NY 12144. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Click here to view Lucille’s resting place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tibbitts Ave, Troy, NY 12180.
James Carras
January 16, 2015 at 8:31 pmTo my second family, whom I spent much of my youth growing up with. I share my condolences to you all. Your mom treated me like I was one of her own children and for that I am forever grateful.
My prayers go out to you all.
Brook Greco
January 17, 2015 at 6:23 amLynn and family,
I’m so sorry about the passing of your mother. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Brook, Darby and Family
Chris Petit
January 17, 2015 at 8:42 amMary, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Chris Petit
Isabella DeGiorgio Corina
January 17, 2015 at 4:28 pmDear Bradley family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Particular sympathies are with Mary and Anne.
May your memories sustain you.
Isabella
Maria, Jeff and Grace Yanagi
January 17, 2015 at 9:31 pmMary,Greg, Anne, Lynne and Tim,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May you and all of your family find peace at this sad time.
The Yanagi Family
Jeananne Gibeault
January 18, 2015 at 9:16 amI am just hearing about Aunt Lucille’s death. I am sorry for her loss and hope it was a peaceful ending. I will check the weather and work replacement for Monday in hopes of getting to the funeral. If I am not there to attend, please know you are all in my heart on this sad occasion.
Love to you all,
Jeananne