Thomson, Bradford McLean
December 20, 1952 - April 15, 2026
Our loving, generous, car-crazed, and artistic Brad passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, after a well-lived, well-loved life.
All are welcome to a celebration of Brad’s life at our home in Lora Bay this summer. Details forthcoming.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Brad was the most caring, welcoming, warm-hearted and loving man I’ve known. Being in his presence meant being around calm and joy. Always ready to offer you a beer or a bite to eat and a bed to sleep in. Love you Brad. Your legacy will live on in all of our hearts.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Great to have known you Brad . Thanks for all the great time’s we enjoyed together in Toronto, Ireland and Spain. We were the luckiest to had you in our lives. We’ll miss you but forever in our hearts.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Uncle Brad, you will be greatly missed. We were lucky to have spent time with you over Christmas. Memories to last Perry and Felix a lifetime.
Your art will live on our wall always.
Thinking of you Aunt Mary at this sad time xx
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
We met in grade 9 metal shop class building sissie bars for our bicycles..travelled Route 66 and up the California coast ..Daytona beach..first national truck in Tiger Run Colorado…rode our dirt bikes all over Haliburton….shared a house….best man at my wedding…it’s been a great trip…Bonjourno..
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Brad’s sense of fun was brilliant He had a great talent and an eye for art like no other My favourite recent work was when he covered a bin with Picasso style paintings The first party I went to with Mary and Brad at Valentine’s he had painted matching t-shirts for himself and Mary and they had great fun doing the big reveal together I will miss you Brad My thoughts are with you Mary
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Ary we are thinking of you. Celebrate the loving times and memories.you had with Brad
Our sympathirs
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Uncle Brad, it took me until my 20’s to realize you weren’t my uncle by blood. Thank you for being the wonderfully calm and creative and car-obsessed presence in my life that you were. Your influence has only become more clear in the last few days. I will continue with our obsession in a Hawaiian shirt, whenever possible. So lucky to have seen you as much as I did these past few years. Hope to meet you down in Morocco again one day, maybe we can ride the Sahara on dirt bikes, in our 20s, without back pain. Love you miss you
Thursday, April 23, 2026
What a pleasure it was know you’ve and the love you had for Mary. Rest in peace Brad. Juanita
Thursday, April 23, 2026
It was an absolute pleasure to have met you in Isla Plana,and then be welcomed into your home in Lora Bay.Your signed Aloha Bar painting in my room is another great memory of you.Gone but never forgotten XXX
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Sending our deepest sympathies from Ireland Mary . So so sorry to hear the sad news about Brad . Sending lots of love from Jim and Sheila Tracy
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Such a gentle, humble, kind and caring man, who always had a smile for everyone he met. We’ll miss you Brad. Remember that while your art lives on, “a life well lived is the most exquisite work of art”.
May the happy memories help you through the difficult times Mary.
Anne
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Brad was one of nature’s gentlemen It was a privilege to share last Christmas Day with Brad and Mary Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary
Thursday, April 23, 2026
How lucky we have been to have someone in our lives that is so difficult to say goodbye to.
Rest easy, old friend. You are missed by so many, Brad.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Words are never enough. Know our thoughts and love are with you. Brad lives on in our hearts and memories.❤️
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Brad you where one lovely person. Always smiling and i will miss the shirts around Isla Plana. RiP
Thursday, April 23, 2026
A great pleasure of returning to Isla Plana after Christmas was to see you and Mary sitting outside El Ancla bar in the sun on your annual early-year “snowbird” visit to Spain. Under that wonderful hat you exuded warmth, gentleness, fun, interest and an aura of peace. You were one of the world’s nice guys and we will miss you.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Loved knowing Brad these past nine years. So sweet and soft spoken and always took such great care of us gals. He could whip us up appetizers on a whim and made the best guacamole. Great times sharing beer and ice cream at music in the park. I’m so blessed to have a signed piece of his art to treasure.
Lisa xoxo
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Brad had a special sense of calm and gentleness to him, a caring soul.
We were lucky to have known him, if only for a short time.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Sending my love from Melbourne Australia! Good memories of us tearing up some fields flying around round hay bales in Ireland in a field car/paddock bomb. Sending a big hug Mary, lots of love Patrickx
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Brad , A True Gentleman , Empathetic and Loving. Always game for a bit of Fun . We will miss your Visits and cherish those Happy Times. Remembered always by your dearest friends in Ireland. Martin and Kelly
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Such a kind, caring neighbour & friend Brad was. He loved his dune buggy. Brad always reached out to help his neighbours. You certainly will be missed. Cherish the memories Mary & the beautiful life you built together
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Will always remember Brads beautiful smile, friendly outgoing personality and his Hawaiian shirts.
Our hearts go out to you Mary. Deepest sympathies
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Ah, my friend…the stories, fun times from days gone by. Always admired your outlook on life and so glad to have shared some of that with you. Luv always!
Friday, April 24, 2026
Deepest condolences to Mary and family. In the brief times I met Brad I was struck by his peaceful nature and his sense of adventure. He was someone who embraced life and cared deeply for those around him.
Thinking of you, Mary, and your family with sympathy.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Dominic and I were very privileged to have met you, Brad. I’ll always remember your lovely smile,, and your guacamole!
Friday, April 24, 2026
Je was een prachtige man ,met een prachtige lach altijd op je gezicht.Je zal gemist worden in Isla Plana. Je blijft altijd in onze gedachten.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Wolfgang and I still can’t believe that we’ll never be able to welcome Brad back to Isla Plana again. I still get teary-eyed when I realize this.
But at the same time, I smile when I think of Brad—his hearty laugh, his kindness, his gentle nature, his generosity.
Mary, I can very well imagine what you’ve lost and what you’ll always miss.
I have a picture in my mind of him standing at the railing for quite a while during his last days in Isla Plana, looking out at the sea. I think that’s where he said goodbye and took in the view one last time.
When we’re in Isla Plana next season, we’ll miss him every single day.
Hedi
Friday, April 24, 2026
A special person who brought his calm, sunny personality to our part of Spain. We will miss those visits from Brad and hope that we can sit and reminisce with Mary in years to come
Friday, April 24, 2026
Sincere condolences to you Mary xx Brad was such a lovely, kind , gentle man with a beautiful smile .He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him . Thinking of you Mary at this difficult time xx
Friday, April 24, 2026
Thanks to Brad and Mary i had two great summers in Canada and thanks to Mary I met her magic one of a kind hubbie Brad and had many an adventure on the lakes and in the City. Zooming through the streets in a Verona or happily cruising in a Beatle, Brad was simply the best and full of fun. So sad Brad is no longer here to deliver that magic smile, only matched with his kind, open loving ways but he’s one of those people who doesn’t leave, he has a wee corner of your heart forever. X x
Friday, April 24, 2026
Dear dear Brad, we will so miss your warm smile, and big hugs that we were so lucky to get over the years. And what will we do now without your famous guacamole and goodie bag of mixed nuts. I still think you put extra M &M’s in mine .
“Ní bheidh a leitheid arís ann”
This is an old Irish saying that is often used, but it could not be more apt than with Brad.
“We won’t see his likes again”
How privileged were we to have had him in our lives.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
We were so fortunate to have known Brad.
His infectious smile, generosity and his passion for fixing and rebuilding cars – and helping anyone who needed it – made life better for all of us. With his bravery, quick wit and good-time vibe, Brad turned garages into gathering spots (tiki bar) and ordinary days into good ones.
He’ll be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Rest in peace, dear, sweet Brad.
Monica, Sandy & Jonathan.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
I will always remember your great laugh, big smile and warm hugs. Your fun-loving, kind-hearted ways always made me feel at home around you. I will cherish the great memories over the years, especially yours and Mary’s legendary year end parties in June in RH. The life that you and Mary built together and so generously shared with others, was a gift to those who knew you. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear, sweet Brad.
Thinking of you Mary, and sending my love.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Brad was a very unique character. His quiet personality said so much! His thoughtfulness, calmness and his love for life is a tribute to him. He never sought attention but was often the centre of it. It’s only a month ago since we were sipping the Mediterranean sun together at a gathering in Isla Plana (Spain). I wish Brad all the best. I also offer Mary my sincerest condolences and look forward to toasting Brad in Isla Plana in the future.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
John and Kate Delaney .
We were so sorry to hear the very sad news of Brad. All those years ago we spent a great time with him in Tronto and up at the Cabin on the lake what an experience ,also driving round Town in his open roof car ,what a lovely fellow We have great memories always . May he rest in peace.
Monday, April 27, 2026
“Brad, my silver-toothed cousin who stretched fifteen cents at the X all day, you’re woven into my happiest cottage memories with aunts, uncles, cousins, and Grandma. You watched over me like a big brother when my family uprooted to Toronto and I suddenly became an only child. Our travels, outdoor festivals, Halloween parties, your love of cars, and that spicy Irish girl are all part of the memories I’II carry forever.
Love you cousin. Miss you already.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ahh Brad
You were such a true, kind & gentle gentleman..a man of few words “but in listening to the silence” it said a great deal about a life well lived and a man well loved by many ❤️
You were such an inspiration & you & Mary shared the love, when we first had the pleasure to meet in Spain
Isla Plana will not be the same now without you x
Rest in peace
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Mary, I am so sad to hear about Brad, you both welcomed me into your house when I was 19 as a friend of your cousins and thought me so much about kindness, love and fun! I always think of Bran when there is a full moon and imagine him howling out the window for all to hear! His salsa recipe I make most weeks!! He was such a beautiful man and I know how much you both loved each other. Sending you love, Tara.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Sending lots of Aloha to you, Mary! We remember Brad with a smile and are lucky to have been able to spend time with you both during your trips to Hawaii. His paintings will be cherished and he will be missed.
Bob and Maggie