Obituaries
Robert H. Bradley Jr.
Robert Holmes Bradley Jr., 90, died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 1 at the Foulkeways Retirement Community at Gwynedd. He was married for 63 years to Patricia Pray Bradley, who survives him.
In the days prior to his death, Dr. Bradley described himself as a very fortunate man, having lived for more than nine decades, nurtured by a wonderful family, involved in life of service to his patients and to medicine, having the opportunity to use his talents in a broad range of activities and enjoying excellent health. He was loved for his interest in others, his kindness, his keen intelligence, and his many interests including gardening, science, music and golf.
He was born in New Canaan, Conn. on October 23, 1914, the son of the late Robert and Ellenor Bradley. He grew up in South Orange, N.J., graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1932 and from Williams College in 1936, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Society and of the senior honorary society, Gargoyle. He continued his studies at Harvard Medical School and received his M.D. in 1940. After interning at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, he joined the U.S. Navy Medical Corps where he served for five years, concluding his service with the rank of Lt. Commander. One of his most hazardous assignments was as the doctor on the USS Elokomin (AO-55), a tanker carrying petroleum products between the U.S. and North Africa and Europe in 1944-45.
Following his residency in urology at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Bradley established a private practice, which he continued for 35 years. During this time, he served as chief of urology at Chestnut Hill Hospital from 1956 to 1980. He was a teaching associate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and a clinical associate professor of urology at Thomas Jefferson University Medical School. He was a member the American Urological Society, which awarded him their Distinguished Service Award in 1984, describing him as "modest, unassuming, an unfailing gentleman in all his dealings." Among his other offices, he served as president of the Mid-Atlantic Section of the AUA.
Following his retirement from private practice, he committed much time and energy to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. In 1977 he was chosen president-elect and two years later, president of the college, where he continued his dedication and service until the last days of his life.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Virginia B. Clark (Fred) of Villanova, Robert H. Bradley III (Nancy) of Wellesley, Mass. and Peter P. Bradley of Wyndmoor; by five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister Ann Rogers; brothers David H. and Thomas W. Bradley; and many nieces and nephews.
Paul A. Lloyd
Paul A. Lloyd, 75, of Blue Bell, formerly of Chestnut Hill, died on August 28 at his son’s home in King of Prussia. He was a retired self-employed business consultant, CPA, certified financial planner and certified valuation analyst.
Mr. Lloyd was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late David E. and the late Margaret (Donnelly) Lloyd. He served in the army during the Korean War. A graduate of Roman Catholic High School and Villanova University, with a B.S. in economics, he later returned as a lecturer in their school of business. He also attended Temple University.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, CFPs and the national association of Certified Valuation Analysts. He was a past president of the LaSalle College High School fathers’ club for the swim, basketball and baseball teams. He was an avid sports fan, and his hobbies included stamp and coin collecting. He was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church in Plymouth Meeting and a former member of Our Mother of Consolation Church in Chestnut Hill.
Mr. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Helena (Tiers) Lloyd; daughters Carrie Doherty (Jud) of Philadelphia, Helena Holmes (Chris) of Blue Bell and Meg Celmayster (Clark) of Malvern; sons Chip Lloyd (Jayne) of King of Prussia and Paul A. Lloyd Jr. (Laura) of Lancaster. He is also survived by a brother, David M. Lloyd of Hatfield; and 16 grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sept. 1 at Our Mother of Consolation Church. Burial took place in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Road, #403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
Josephine M. Thomas
Josephine McVey Thomas, 101, died on August 30. Known to her family and friends as “Peachy,” she was active in community affairs for many years and was the oldest living alumna of Germantown Friends School.
Mrs. Thomas was an active Red Cross volunteer during WWII, and after the war she was involved in expanding the Red Cross blood donor program in Northwest Philadelphia and adjacent suburbs. She was a member of the Altar Guild of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of Chestnut Hill Hospital. As an active golfer, she played on the women’s inter-club golf team and was president of the women’s board of the Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Mrs. Thomas was predeceased by her husband, Lowell S. Thomas. She is survived by their two sons, Thomas Lewis Thomas II (Lois); Lowell S. Thomas Jr. (Judy); nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southeastern Chapter, American Red Cross, 23rd & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103 or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
