BRADFIELD, Harold Walter (Walter) [UNTD CATARAQUI 1948 U-8180] (1929 - 2010) Age: 81

Howard Walter Bradfield, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away peacefully just before sunrise on Sunday, April 25th, 2010. A lifelong Kingstonian, he was born March 23rd, 1929 to Ronald and Eva (Newell) Bradfield of Earl Street. He spent his early days enjoying the remarkable freedom the city offered, exploring the Kingston waterfront and river, first alone by tricycle and later by hand-constructed vessels with his life long friends. A few years later he joined the ranks of the University Naval Training Division while at Queen's. He attended Victoria Public School, KCVI and received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen's University in 1952. Howard and Barbara founded Anchor Concrete Products in 1969 and the business became his passion and life's work. He was a longtime Kingston Frontenac Rotary Club member, especially proud of the Shelter box program that they support, a member of the KCVI Coffee Club, a founding member of the Concrete Precaster's Association of Ontario and enjoyed the Bible Study Group at his church. Howard led a full and loving life. He was a true gentleman who lived with compassion and integrity. Unfailingly gentle and welcoming, he believed in an inherent goodness in everyone and left a lasting impression on all he met. Howard will be deeply missed by many people including his wife of 54 years and his children, Michael (Deborah Murray), Jeffrey (Laurie Bradfield), Susanne (Sean Mooney), and Caroline and his sister Joan (Hal Frederick) and her children Deborah, Steven and David. He was a much loved grandfather to Ryan, Fawn, Beau, Aidan, Maia, Timothy, Kieran and Simon. Friends and family are invited to join us at JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, 1900 John Counter Blvd. at the corner of Princess Street, on Tuesday, April 27th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 28th at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 4333 Bath Rd., at 12:30 p.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Cataraqui Cemetery. If desired, remembrances may be made to the Shelterbox Program, c/o Rotary Club of Kingston, P.O. Box 29008, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 8W6. Donations may also be made to St. Peter's Church in Collins Bay, specifying the 'Private Fund, in memory of Howard Bradfield' (613-384-1782) or a charity of your choice. “The planet has lost an extraordinary person however the universe has gained a truly beautiful soul.“ Presented By

Walter was promoted to SLT(S) RCNR, sen. 1 Sept '52, O-8215, attached to STAR, and appeared as such in the 1960 Ret'd List.

 The company referred to, Anchor Concrete Products, is still in family hands and occupies a large piece of rural real estate in Kingston, on the north side of the 401.

 Anyone who has, or does traverse the GTA area, and that’s a helluva lot of people, will surely have driven under or over, bridge-works made by Walter and/or his family.

Regards,

 Bill