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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

William Joseph

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Bradshaw

May 18, 1934 — Dec 25, 2024

Obituary

William "Bill" Joseph Bradshaw , 90, of Telford, PA; formerly of North Wales, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at his residence after a long illness.

Bill was the loving husband of Mary (Budd) Bradshaw for 66 years. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Raymond E. Bradshaw, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Webb) Bradshaw.

Bill graduated from Bartram High School in Philadelphia, PA, and earned a bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts and Industrial Design from Philadelphia College of Art. He was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Germany. Following his service, Bill was employed as a Graphic Designer for the former Container Corporation of America in Philadelphia, PA and went on to become the Art Director for the former James H. Matthews Co., Inc. in Conshohocken, PA. Bill ended his working career with Art Guild, Inc. in West Deptford, N.J.

Bill was creative with a good sense of humor. He was artistic and enjoyed carving birdhouse gourds, painting, and woodworking. He enjoyed spending time with his family and renovating his 18th century farmhouse.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Scott Bradshaw and wife, Wendy of Telford, PA; his four daughters, Kimberly Trick and husband, Don of Telford, PA, Karen Hawkey and husband, Timothy of Lincoln, MA, Jennifer Alderfer and husband, Keith of Telford, PA, Mary Yeh and husband, Steven of Lansdale, PA; his 14 grandchildren – Meagan, Kelsey, Courtney, Zachary, Cameron, Evan, Allison, Ken, Matthew, Joe, Hannah, Colin, Emily, and Samuel; and his six great-grandchildren – Judah, Lydia, Zion, Nora, Eli, and Olivia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond E. Bradshaw, Jr.

At the request of the family, there will be no services.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com.

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