Edward N. Brady

Edward "Ted" Norman Brady, 87 of Westborough, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born on September 29, 1936, in Hudson, MA, to Robert and Rachel (Noon) Brady. His mother Rachel passed away shortly after Ted's birth so her sister Grace (Noon) Brady married Robert, adopted Ted and raised him as her own.

Ted was predeceased by his parents, Robert Brady, Rachel (Noon) Brady, Grace (Noon) Brady, his wife Shirley (Ensley) Brady as well as his daughter Donna (Brady) Wright and his son Steven Brady. He is survived by his son and daughter in law Gerry & Paula Brady (Shrewsbury), his son Joe Brady (Grafton), his former wife and mother of his children Nancy (Adams) Brady, his son in law Peter Wright (Florida) and his "adopted daughter" Lisa Allain (Westborough). Ted was the proud grandfather of Rachel, Jesse, Melissa, Jessica, Robert, Jacob and Nicholas. However his greatest joys in life called him "Great Grandpa": Emma, Brody, Reese, Jude, Camille, Carson & Mikenna. Ted also leaves behind his loving sister & brother in law Donald & Barbara (Brady) Banks (Westborough), and their children, Kim, Lisa and Drew.

Graduating from Northboro High School, Ted attended night classes in Cabinetry making Worcester Boys Trade. He was a very skilled carpenter and cabinet maker. He was self employed by Colonial Woodworking and worked for the Town of Westborough's DPW. Ted loved annual hunting trips in upstate New York with his sons and good friends. His favorite pass times included fishing, camping, traveling, gardening and his regular visits to the "health club" (aka JP's Pub) where he could always find a CC and water waiting for him.

He was a stubborn Irishman to the end, proud of his heritage Ted always had a story to tell. He was a jokester, a devoted caretaker, a proud father, a loving great/grandfather, and a loyal friend to many.

His time spent at Mount Pleasant Home in Jamaica Plain proved to be some of his most meaningful years. He made some very special friends who predeceased him: Deahdra Butler-Henderson and Vinny Cameron, who both opened his mind to learning and appreciating differences and taught us all that it’s never too late to teach a old dog new tricks.

The Brady family is forever grateful for the loving care that Ted received from the staff at Mount Pleasant Home, Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center & The JHC Hospice Team.

A celebration of Ted's life will be held on Wednesday, August 14 at 10:30 A.M. in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John Street, Westborough.  There are no calling hours.

Burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hudson, will take place privately

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Ted’s memory may be made to:

◦           JHC Hospice: jhccenter.org/jhc-hospice

◦           Mountview Pleasant Home, Boston MA: humangood.org/mount-pleasant-home