1924 – 2016

EAST SUMNER — Charlotte Hicks Bradeen, 91, of East Sumner passed away peacefully Monday, May 30, surrounded by her family.

She was born Sept. 18, 1924, in East Sumner, the daughter of Harley and Mary Hicks. Charlotte was a graduate of Buckfield High School. She and Vernon W. Bradeen were married Jan. 16, 1944. Charlotte was a member of the East Sumner Congregational Church and the Buckfield Literary Club.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years; her children, Karen Russell, Verna Cooper and David Bradeen; grandchildren, Elizabeth Clayton, Emily Russell, Sarah Bly, Shawna Bradeen, Lisa Cooper and Charles “Mickey” Cooper; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Charlotte was predeceased by her brother, Bill Hicks; and sister, Ethelyn Hayward.