Grafton, NH – Bradley H. Ward, 73, passed away Monday October 5th, 2026 after a long illness. He was born on February 22nd, 1953 to Gorden E. & Viloa M. Ward of Vershire, VT.
After graduating from High School and obtaining his Plumbing Master’s License, Bradley fulfilled his dream by establishing Clearwater Plumbing and Heating, which he passed on to his son, Seth, who now owns and operates it.
On June 23rd, 1990 Bradley married Dee O’Donnell. Together they raised three children. Bradley especially enjoyed time with his family and friends. He enjoyed nature, hunting, deer, moose and birds; fishing brooks, lakes and rivers working in the woods, hiking trails and gathering firewood. He enjoyed cooking and barbecuing good food.
He will be remembered and missed by many friends and acquaintances.
He is survived by his immediate family: Dee Ward, Seth Ward, Mark, Courtney and Weston Huntley, and Jeff Huntley, with a granddaughter on the way, Kennedy.
He is survived by: Martin Ward, Malcolm and (Jessi) Ward, James and (Erin) Ward, Linda Seyfang (Richard), along with countless other nieces and nephews.
To celebrate his life and to honor his love of the outdoors, a celebration will be held in his memory on Saturday May 29th, 2027 beginning at 1 PM at Martin Ward’s home 5027 VT Route 113, Vershire, VT 05079. A reminder notice of Bradley’s celebration will be published in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Rotary Club of your choice. Together this organization donates scholarships to students who wish to enroll in the Hartford Area Career and Technical Center. This will carry on Bradley’s legacy for many years to come. He was a big supporter of the trades industry.
An online guest book is available to leave a message of condolence for Bradley’s family by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com
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