AUBURN – Edwin A. Bradbury, 91, died peacefully at his home in North Auburn on Sept. 16, after a long fight with cancer.

Mr. Bradbury was born on July 26, 1913, the son of Clyde and Edith (Files) Bradbury of South Portland. He lived in the Portland area and attended local area schools.

Before he entered high school, he moved to the Auburn area to live with his grandparents, Lynus and Alice Bradbury of North Auburn. He attended Webster School and Edward Little High School. It was while he was at ELHS that he had to leave to help support his family.

Mr. Bradbury worked at Maine General Hospital, (now known as Maine Medical Center). During World War II he worked at the Portland Shipyard in the Propulsion Department. After the war he worked at several local area businesses selling plumbing and heating supplies. He was working for Lewiston Supply Co. when he retired in 1979.

Mr. Bradbury married Ruby F. Sabine on Sept. 28, 1935. They had three children, Keith, of Palmyra, David, deceased and Carole, of Minot. They lived in several local communities, eventually moving into his grandparents’ home in Auburn, where they raised their children and had a wonderful life.

Mr. Bradbury was a member of Masonic Lodge 178 of Auburn and was an active member of Kora Shrine Temple of Lewiston. He was with the patrol for 25 years, which he loved. He and his wife, Ruby enjoyed the many trips they attended. At the age of 88, he and his wife sawed, split and piled five cords of wood. The two of them always worked together at home.

Mr. Bradbury is survived by his wife, Ruby; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Lillian Bradbury, of Palmyra; a daughter, Carole Bradbury, of Minot; three granddaughters; one grandson; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son, David in 1944, brother, Alton in 2000, an infant brother, Clyde Jr. in 1919, and his “best buddy,” Zeb, his beloved dog.

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