Obituary of Robert A. Brady

Robert A. Brady, 84, of Woburn, passed away after a short illness on Monday, May 9. He was the loving husband of over 60 years of Judith (Blanchard) Brady. Born in Melrose and raised in Woburn, he was the son of the late Charles A., and the late Alice M. (Anderson) Brady. “Bob” as he was known to his family and friends, was a graduate of Woburn High School. Prior to his retirement in 2002, Bob worked as an Engineer for Dynamic Research Corporation in Wilmington. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed playing senior-league golf with his friends. Bob was a voracious reader of history and lover of music. Most of all, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. In addition to his wife Judith, Bob is survived by one son, Robert A. Brady, Jr. and his wife Helen of Concord; one daughter, Allyson Paladino and her husband John of North Reading; and four grandchildren, Kiersten Brady, Erin Brady, Caroline Brady, and Robert A. Brady, III. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Gordon of Alexandria, Virginia; and several wonderful in-laws, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Woodbrook Cemetery, 100 Salem St., Woburn on Saturday, June 4, at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (www.stjude.org) Arrangements by the Graham Funeral Home, Woburn.