Kenneth Robert Bradbury, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at residence at Silver Square in Dover, N.H. 

He was born on Nov. 5, 1932 in Wakefield, Mass., to Robert and Violet Bradbury. Ken grew up in Stoneham, Mass., with his older brother and younger sister. He graduated from Stoneham High School in 1950. After high school, Ken worked as a cabinetmaker and millworker for Filenes in Boston and the Christian Scientist Church in Boston. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army in Panama. 

Ken married Marilyn Mattsen in 1957 in Stoneham, Mass., and together they had three daughters. They were active members of the United Methodist Church in Woburn, Mass. and the Congregational Church in South Waterford.

While working full-time, Ken attended Fitchburg State College at night and on weekends to earn his bachelor’s degree in Education. He joined the staff at the Northeast Regional Vocational School in Wakefield, Mass. and worked there as a cabinetmaking and millworking teacher until he retired at the age of 63. He moved with Marilyn to 32 acres on top of Mill Hill in South Waterford.

Ken and Marilyn were happily married for 50 years until Marilyn passed away in 2007. Ken enjoyed John Wayne westerns, learning about the Civil War, taking care of his spread in Maine, and spending time with his family. Ken was a skilled woodworker who took pride in doing quality work.

Ken is survived by his brother, David of Harpswell; his daughter, Lynne of Coatesville, Pa.; his daughter, Sue of Niantic, Conn.; his daughter, Karen of Dover, N.H.; and six beloved grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his sister, Linda (Bradbury) Lewis.

A private graveside funeral will be held in the fall.