Dick was born on May 8th, 1950 to Margaret Plotner and R. Gerald Bradshaw. He graduated from Holy Family High School in Massena in 1968 and received a Bachelor of Science from Clarkson University. He married Christine Steinburg on May 26th, 1984. He was employed with the Clarkson University Grounds and Facilities Department until his retirement.
Dick is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter, Allison Bradshaw; son Richard Bradshaw and his fiancée Kristen Meek; and his granddaughters Grace and Mia. He is also survived by his sisters Patty Bennett, Meg (Fred) Mayer, Elizabeth Bradshaw (Bob Greene) of Potsdam, Mary McNally of Guelph, Ontario and Eileen Bradshaw (Tim Murray) of Oneonta; brother Jim (Kim) Bradshaw of Potsdam; and many nieces and nephews.
Dick was predeceased by his father, R. Gerald Bradshaw; mother, Margaret Bradshaw; and a brother, John Bradshaw.
To know Dick is to know how much he loved sports. Whether it was a youth league, high school, or college game or meet you could probably find Dickie in the crowd – rain or shine. In recent years the only thing that could eclipse Dick’s love of sports was his love of his granddaughters. Whether it was feeding the birds, going to a hockey game, watching a dance recital, or sharing yogurt and cupcakes he was never happier than when he was around Gracie and Mia.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, July 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Garner Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Potsdam, at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29th with Rev. Garry Giroux and Rev. Bryan Stitt co-celebrant. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Potsdam.
Contributions can be made in Dick’s memory to the Potsdam Junior Hockey Association as well as to the Potsdam Athletic Booster Club. Condolences can be made online at www.garnerfh.com
