Gary “Phil” L. Bradstreet
BRADSTREET, Gary “Phil” L., 54, BRIDGEWATER, December 10, 2010. Visiting hours will be held Wed., Dec. 15, at Lake Road Free Will Baptist Church in Monticello at 12:30 p.m. Services to follow at 2 p.m. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
BRIDGEWATER — Gary “Phil” L. Bradstreet, 54, passed away suddenly at home on December 10, 2010. Phil was born on October 28, 1956, in Mars Hill.
Phil attended schools in Bridgewater and Mars Hill. He worked for several local farmers and construction companies, as well as an often talked of stint in Texas working on an oil rig. He also spent time working in the woods with his family, and was the owner/operator of his own trucking business for over 20 years. Most recently, he was employed as a log truck driver for Mark Flint.
Phil was a hardworking man but loved spending time with his wife and son, snow-sledding and camping. He had many special friends and enjoyed teasing and joking with them including one of his favorite targets, Helen Thorne. He never met a stranger. His open heart and loving personality granted him many friends over the years and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Phil leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Heidi (Pryor) Bradstreet; and son, Reid. He also is survived by his parents, Douglas and Erma Bradstreet of Bridgewater; as well as five brothers, Steven and wife, Trudy, Robert and wife, Julie, Terry and wife, Gloria, Troy and wife, Nina, all of Bridgewater, Edward Bradstreet and partner, Randy of Florida; and two sisters, Janet Bradstreet of Florida, Barbara and husband, Bob Carvell of Presque Isle. He will also be missed by nineteen nieces and nephews as well as several great-nieces and nephews; and countless friends. Phil also leaves behind an extended family of in-laws, Dale and Blanche Pryor of E Plantation, Brenda and Robert McLean of Houlton; and one brother-in-law, Joe Pryor and his wife, Amyee of Bridgewater.
Phil was predeceased by his brother, Ronnie.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Lake Road Free Will Baptist Church in Monticello at 12:30 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. Fellowship will immediately follow services. Because of Phil’s affection for children, in lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Kicking Bear Camp, in care of the Bridgewater Baptist Church, P.O. Box 280 Bridgewater, ME or a donation can be made to a fund that will be set up for his son’s future plans at any Savings Bank of Maine branch with a memo for Reid Bradstreet. Online condolences may be expressed at duncan-graves.com
