LCdr Ret. Wayne Bradford passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on February 28, 2012 in Victoria BC. He was born on July 31, 1935 in Oakville, ON. Wayne joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1952 where he trained as a Shipwright. Later he took his commission and became a Naval Constructor. During the course of his career, which spanned 35 years, he sailed onboard HMCS CAPE SCOTT, BONAVENTURE, MAGNIFICENT, QUEBEC, AND PROVIDER. He also served in a variety of posts on both the East and West Coast, retiring in 1988 in Victoria BC.
Predeceased by his father, George and mother, Georgina in 1993 and 1978, respectively. Wayne is survived by his wife, Shirley of 54 years (nee Baker); brothers, Ernest and Dennis; sons,Todd (Lidia) and Trent (Peggy); daughter, Tina; granddaughter, Ashley; grandson, Joshua and special grandsons, Robert and Jacek. He will be deeply missed by many relatives and shipmates or as Shirley refers to them as cronies.
There will be no celebration due to Wayne’s wishes. His ashes will be buried at sea at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Agency. Condolences for the family may be offered below.
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Mike Michell
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Ed Hayward C2ER4 Retired I’m so sorry for your loss, I haven’t seen Wayne since a reunion some time ago. I spent a week in Stadacona hospital when somebody came back from leave with the mumps, my jaw muscles were sore the whole week from laughing, could never understand where he got the nickname Beefy.
Served in the damage control school Esquimal with Wayne during the sixties.
The finest man I ever met.
The finest man I ever worked for.
I sailed on Provider with “beefy” ,he was the LCO and I was a L/S and
before I left I was promoted to a P2 thanks to him.
The day he retired I picked him up at the main gate at dockyard and delivered him home.
The last time I saw him was at Can Tire a few years ago and only had
time to chat for a couple of minutes.
Shirley ,my condolences to you and your family,God bless .
Mike Michell