Carole Irene Bradt's Obituary
Carole Irene Bradt, age 84, of Lewes, DE passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at The Moorings at Lewes. She was born on July 2, 1934 in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Herbert and Irene Bradt.
Carole graduated from Penn State University in the top 10% of her class. She made her career as a Bacteriologist and Genetic Scientist in the field of Scientific Research. In younger years, Carole had been a competitive athlete. She was a professional bowler and loved to play golf. For many years, Carole held the title of 'Women's Club Champion' at Medford Lakes Country Club.
Carole had a passion for collecting antiques and pewter. In the late 1960s, Carole met Barbara Keck, who had shared same same passion for antiques. They quickly became friends and lifelong partners. In the early 1970s, Carole and Barbara purchased a condemned brick building in Rancocas, NJ, that was formally a blacksmith shop in the 1700s. They restored the structure into a beautiful home that reflected the era when it was originally built. Their home was a showcase that appeared in several antique home magazines.
Barbara was the love of Carole's life and they traveled globally together. When Carole retired, she and Barbara had a home built in Rehoboth Beach, DE. They lived there for many years and later moved to a cottage at Cadbury Senior LifeStyles. Carole had always enjoyed reading, ceramics, painting and was known for her love of animals.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Bradt was preceded in death by her brothers: Donald and Robert Bradt. She is survived by her life partner, Barbara Keck of Lewes, DE; her sister in law, Patricia Bradt of Holland, PA; her nephews: Keith Bradt (Debbie) of Holland, PA, Steven Bradt (Lorraine) of Philadelphia, PA, and Gregory Bradt (Joan) of Littleton, CO; and her nieces, Lisa Stewart (Jim) of Burlington, NJ and Lori Bearden (Fred) of Marietta, GA.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the Auditorium at The Moorings at Lewes, 17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes, DE 19958.
Please sign Ms. Bradt's online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED TO THE MOORINGS BY 12:30 PM ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018.
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