A. Bradley “Brad” MacKay, 83, of Palm Harbor, FL – service is Wednesday evening, 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Christ Church, 1111 Indiana Avenue, Palm Harbor. Florida 34683 with Pastor Joe Peterson, to officiate. Full military honors will follow the service conducted by the Pinellas County Military Honor Guard Team. Burial will follow on Thursday morning, March 20, 2014 at 11:30 AM at the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513 with Pastor Peterson, to officiate.
A native of Hornell, NY and a local resident of Palm Harbor; Brad was a retired Vice President of Direct Mail/Marketing ; a member of Christ Church; a former Elder of the Palm Harbor Presbyterian Church; a commercial pilot; a Veteran of the Korean War and served our nation in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot. Brad was also an amateur radio operator that went by the call sign of “WE4DX”.
He is survived by his wife: Carole Hawver-MacKay of Palm Harbor, FL; three sons: Steven MacKay and his wife, Anna Meulling of Menlo Park, CA; Douglas MacKay and his wife, Karen Keisling of Gainesville, FL; David MacKay and his wife, Suse of Largo, FL; two daughters; Linda Rein and her husband, Richard of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Susanne Windsor and her husband, Harold of Oldsmar, FL; a stepson, Duane Dean of Palm Harbor; a sister, Ann Swank of Buffalo, NY; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his his wife of 58 years, Arlene; parents, Robert and Calla MacKay; and a sister, Edna Pronunski.
Please send all floral arrangements directly to the church or those who wish, may make a donation to the Christ Church or Suncoast Hospice Foundation in the memory of A. Bradley “Brad” MacKay, http://thehospice.org.
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My Darling Husband Brad. It feels like someone has stolen my heart. We met when our hearts were breaking and our love healed so many of those hurts.. Now mine is broken again..but I thank God for the few years we had together. What a wonderful reunion day that will be when we meet again..I am sure you are rejoicing already with Arlene and John in the Lord’s presence. I will always love you and miss you Sweetheart.. Your loving wife, Carole
Love you Dad.You have joined the Church Triumphant! David and Suse.
I will miss my friend. I am assured he will greet me one day when I go home.
My prayers for you, Brad will be in your heart forever, he gave you a couple years of happiness when you needed that. Remember the good times and know he is in the presance of God. Peace be with you and may his soul rest in peace.
Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. I know how you and Brad loved each other and you have wonderful memories to sustain you. Knowing you will meet again in heaven is something to look forward to.
Love you, Dot
Aunt Carole, I never had the privilege to meet Brad but he had to be a wonderful man because you loved him so. I pray the lord heals your broken heart & find peace in the knowledge that he is with our lord. I wish I could be there with you. All my love, Kathryn
Thinking of you all and praying for some quiet time to reflect on good memories, gifts of lessons passed on and caring friends and family to support you with strength and comfort. With our deepest condolences, Love from Ruth Kiney, Jim Kiney, Carol Palmer, Laurel Lown, Patrick Kiney and Maureen Kiney.
DEAR CAROLE AND FAMILY
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF A GREAT MAN THAT DID GREAT THINGS IN HIS LIFE. CAROLE WHAT
A LUCKY PERSON BRAD WAS TO HAVE SUCH A EVER
FAITHFUL WIFE ALWAYS AT HIS SIDE. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AS BRAD RETURNS TO HIS MAKER AFTER
MUCH SUFFERING. NOW HE WILL BE REWARDED.
MARILYN WOLF
CAROL,I KNOW YOU WERE A GREAT ASSET IN HIS REMAINING YEARS.THANKYOU FOR BEING THERE FOR HIM.
Sending lots of love, prayers and peace to all those who loved Brad. I know he was very well cared for with Carole by his side these last few years. I hope to make it down for the service if at all possible. Please be extra gentle with yourselves as you go through this transition.
Hugs, Suzanne
xoxoxox
Brad always had a smile and loved his stories
Rest in Peace
Dear daddy, Did you find grandpa? well you found jesus, maybe ya can play some golf,lol, I Love you , your babygirl
TO carol, Thank you for caring and loving my father, god bless you. susanne, harold and jessica
So sorry to hear about Uncle Brad. I know you all will miss him very much as I do my mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
RIP Brad, you were a good friend and fellow ham. Condolences to the family.
Rex Symonds kb8esy
I never met you, but Carole is my cousin,i am so sorry to hear about your passing, May God Bless you.
May God Bless you and Your Family. You are in our Prayers. We are friends of Carole for about 10 years.We express our sorrow for the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Bob and Shirley
All the members of the Sunshine State chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association wish to convey their condolences to the family of Arthur Bradley (Brad) MacKay. NOT ONE OF THEM IS FORGOTTEN BEFORE GOD. WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM.
to our sister,Carole,
Please know that you are in our love and prayers at this difficult time. Your loss is Heaven’s gain. Remember, “He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater”. He is a God of comfort. You know that from experience and from His Word. We are sure you treasure the time you and Brad had together. God bless.
Although I cannot be present at the memorial service for Bradley Mac Kay, I will be with Carole and the family in thought and spirit. I regret that I never had the opportunity to meet Brad, but I feel that I knew him well through my association with his wife, Carole. My condolences go to Carole and each and every family member. My prayers for you all remain going up to the Father and I pray for comfort and peace for you all.
Yours in His service, Joy South
Dear grandpa, we were never very close but when we went to breakfast it was so much fun. We will miss you so much but im glad your out of pain. Hope you are running around up there. Love you from your granddaughter Jessie.
Dear grandpa, we were never very close but when we went to breakfast it was so much fun. We will miss you so much but im glad your out of pain. Hope you are running around up there. Love you from your granddaughter Jessie.
May God’s peace be with the family.
We are so sorry. Accept our condolences. We are happy for you that you were able to have time with him on this earth. He will be remembered in our prayers.
We share comfort in knowing Brad is no longer suffering. We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without Brad.
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Brad’s passing and how you are coping without him. I am here to support you in your grieving process and praying peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. In Jesus’ name. Amen
With sincere sympathy, love, and prayers,
Michael & Tracey Webb
Biloxi, MS
My Condolences to the MacKay Family. Have some good memories with Uncle Brad. Rest in Peace
I just want to thank everyone for all the prayers and messages, cards and flowers and kind wishes and for those that attended his Memorial at Christ Church and most of all the Love and Honor you have shown my Dear Husband.
Brad’s son David gave a tribute to his Dad, and in it he mentioned that his Dad had a “SPARK” and he never lost it..How true that was..Everyone that met him knew that..and I guess it was that spark that made me love him so much.. His ’spark’ will never go out in the hearts of those that knew and loved Brad.. I only knew Brad about 4 years and was
priviledged to be his wife for only 2 years..but he will live in my heart forever..I love and miss you Sweetheart..Carole
Dear Carole,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. In time, may your memories outweigh your sadness.
Sincerely,
Charlene Farrell
My Precious Brad… It is ONE year today since you left this world of pain and suffering.. I miss you so my my love..As much as you knew how much I loved you.. You probably had NO IDEA just how much… You were my heart.. my very life..and nothing will ever be the same without you in my life..
I am so glad you had a real relationship with Jesus those last years of your life.. and I will see you again and spend eternity with you.. You will always be my love Sweetheart..Husband..Angel.. Your wife Carole Jean MacKay..