Kenneth V Bradwell's Obituary
Kenneth V. Bradwell, 96, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023. He was born on October 2, 1926, in Sheffield, England to the late William and Kate Bradwell. Growing up in England, Kenneth attended and graduated from Sheffield University receiving a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics. He served in the British Army from 1947-1949. After his years of service, he began his work as a Physicist at British Acheson Electrodes Ltd. from 1949-1970. While working there he met and later married the late Doreen Laing who shared his life for 60 years. In 1970, he emigrated with his family to the United States after accepting a position with the parent company, Union Carbide Corp., where he worked until his retirement in 1984. Kenneth enjoyed classical music, opera, walking, traveling, working on cars and spending time with his family.
Kenneth is survived by his children; Shirley (Bud) Leonard, Helen (John) Steele, Kathryn (Joe) Blanchard, Neil (Emily) Bradwell, Grandchildren; Jonathan (Tiffany) Leonard, Gillian (Sebastian) Patulea, Andrew Steele, Jessica (Jed Grubbs) Steele, Erica (Bryce) Ebersole, Christopher Blanchard. Great-Grandchildren; Colin and Cooper Leonard. Sister; Margaret (Rex, deceased) Inman. Special Friend; Fran DeAngelis. Please join family and friends for the celebration of life on Friday, April 21st 2:00pm at the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070. In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to; Salvation Army, 2507 E 22 Street, Cleveland, OH 44115 or to The Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144 (216) 635-3286.
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