Ashleigh Charles Bradley
Also known as "Ash"
15 December 1952 – 7 September 2024
Ashleigh Charles Bradley
Also known as "Ash"
15 December 1952 – 7 September 2024
BRADLEY, Ashleigh Charles (Ash). With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of Ash, aged 71 years, on 7th September 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Ash was the dearly loved teenage sweetheart of Karen for 54 years, a devoted Dad and friend to Jason and Sharona, Shelley and Matt, Tessa and Tim, and Jana and Ben. Best Poppa of Tasmyn and Cooper, Kamryn, Dylan, Finley, and Harlow, Taav, Indie, Billie, and Lulu, Aston and Olive. Ash was the youngest son of the late Bruce and Christine Bradley and is survived by his siblings Margaret and Wayne.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Ash’s full life at The Granary, Founders Park, Nelson, on Thursday, 12th September 2024, at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nelson Tasman Hospice in Ash’s memory would be appreciated: https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/support-hospice/#making-donation. Special thanks to the Nelson Oncology Team, Nelson Tasman Hospice, Wakefield District Nurses, Dr Ed Johnson, Nurse Maude Carers, and Dr Anna Wojtacha, Celia, and Shelley for their exceptional care and compassion.
Rest in perfect peace now, Ash.
You’ll be forever loved and in our hearts.
Notice by Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors
Funeral service held at The Granary
Tributes
Very special pictorial memories. So glad to have had you as an Uncle. The support you gave me was exceptional Ash and I will never ever forget that.We shared a love of hockey and cars and that dogged determination to win! You painted my VW Beetle and you and Jason also specially customer painted Gregs Coffin...very special indeed. Too bad that i didn't find the courage in the last few years to be a part of your journey. Looks like you had an epic fight Ash with a huge smile on your face. You loved fiercely and lived a full 71 years.Im so proud to say you are my uncle. 77 Forever Ash. Super send off for you yesterday so many people there to pay their respects...really says so much about who you were Ash. Tessa showing such great courage to stand and talk about you. Nice to reconnect with Aunty Karen and all the family cousins and their off spring. It was nice to be there and remember you Ash . Say hi to Nana and Grandad for me and make sure you have a beer with greg! Loads of love to you all. Jackie, Mike and Poppy xxx000
Dear Karen and Family. Our thoughts are with you all today. So sad to hear of Ash's passing as we have lovely memories of a wonderful man. All our love the Young's.
To Karen and family Thinking of you all at this time. Remember the good times and the memories. From Sue Jones and family
Growing up we shared lots of times together even tho you were my younger bro. Then Karen turned up and I hardly saw you. :) Great memories of speedway and living life with you and our families. We will miss you heaps x
Dear Ash, Gone too soon. Thank you for being who you are to me, a second Dad, a strength above and unique person to us. Best hugs, kind and thoughtful words that you would always give. We will miss you greatly in this world, but now you can rest easily watching us all from above. Gone too soon. Love always, Daria and family xxx
Rest in peace Ash, a brave fighter taken far too soon, I’ll always remember you as a devoted husband & Father, a committed sportsman, a fierce speedway driver & the ability to help anyone in need. You are sadly missed Ash, Spread your wings & fly. Love Joe Palmer
We enjoyed a short holiday many years ago in the company of Ash and Karen. Memories we will always treasure
Thinking of you all at what is such a sad time. Hang on to your beautiful memories. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Notice by Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors
Funeral service held at The Granary
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