BRADFORD M. MCKIRRYHER JR.

WALTHAM — Bradford M. McKirryher Jr. died Nov. 27, 2024 He was born April 21, 1947, to Anita Choquette and Bradford McKirryher. He attended Mount Saint Joseph in Rutland and went on the Vermont Tech.

Bradford worked for 34 years as a process engineer at, Simmonds Precision, Hercules and BF Goodrich.

A ham radio enthusiast, Bradford was a devoted attendee of Lobstercon, a ham radio conference held every year in Maine. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, pistol shooting, hiking and spending time with his family. He was member of the loyal Ham Radio club as well as the Vergennes Eagles Club, for whom he served as first president.

He is survived by his wife, Judith A. McKirryher of Waltham; two sons, Bradford McKirryher III of Middlebury and Christopher McKirryher and daughter-in-law Sarah McKirryher of Vergennes; brother Harland McKirryher of Rochester, sister Barbara Shum and husband Richard, of East Wallingford; nephew Josh Shum and partner Sara; niece Tara House and partner John, two grandnieces and one grandnephew, all of Queensbury, N.Y.;  and his black lab, Rosey.

His ashes will be spread at deer camp. There will be no service. ◊