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10-6-10 — Died-Jan. 9, 2010
Marlene S. Bradley (nee Shay), age 77, of Ringwood, N.J. went home to the Lord on January 9, 2010 surrounded by her family and friends.
Beloved wife of the late William G. Bradley, devoted mother of Billie Sabin of Pine Hill, N.J., Lisa Urcinoli and her husband Mark of Williamstown, N.J., William G. Bradley III of Granbury, Texas and Elizabeth Bradley of Newark, Del. Loving grandmother of Dana, Belinda, Robert, Gregory and James and great grandmother to Matthew and Julia. Marlene also leaves behind her loving sister and brother, Maxine Santi of Vernon Hills, Ill. and Thomas Shay of Clearfield, Ky.
Born in Bluestone, KY, the oldest of 6 children, she had a love of adventure which showed when she joined the Marines in 1950 at the age of 18.
After meeting and marrying Bill in 1955, she took to the life of a salesman¹s wife setting up comfortable homes with every move. She loved to travel the world, whether with her husband or her best friend of 35 years, Valerie.
She was an active member of the Community Presbyterian Church, attending services and Bible study classes.
She was the touchstone for her family and was always there for all with her words of advice, encouragement and comfort. She will be missed by many.
She will be going home to Kentucky for a memorial service where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, William.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 9 in the Service Chapel of the Elk Spring Cemetery with Bro. Mel Gresham officiating.
Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.