ERNEST BRADLEY
October 29, 1914 -
October 29, 2004-11-04
Following a lengthy illness Ernie
passed away peacefully at his
home in Vancouver.
Ernie was born in Cardiff, Alberta
of Irish immigrant parents:
Kathleen and Robert. He was the
middle son of four brothers and
one sister. He was born in a time
of hardship during the depression.
His father had gone off to war
leaving his young family behind.
Ernie left his home in Alberta with
his younger brother Bob and rode
the rails for a time before landing
in Telkwa, B.C. He worked at odd
jobs and then found a job in the
coal mine. During this time he was
accepted into the provincial police
force where he was posted to such
places as Prince Rupert, Massett,
Bella Coola, and Ocean Falls.
After leaving the police force he
worked at many different jobs
that included real estate, bridge
builder, prize •ght promoter, and
his longest job was as a millwright
in Vancouver.
After retirement from IWA he
ran his own successful home
renovation business until the age
of 80.
Ernie led an interesting life; he
had strong convictions and was
always true to himself. He was
a loyal friend, a strong man who
always did things his way. He
will be remembered by those who
knew him for his humour, his
love of Irish music, his thirst for
knowledge and his never ending
quest to •nd his Irish roots.
To some, Ernie will be
remembered as a hero for
overcoming the many adversities
in his life. He will always be loved
and sadly missed by sons Dan and
Dale Bradley, daughters Barbara
Bradley and Margaret Priest and
many grandchildren