Condolences
Andrea and girls, I was saddened to read of Brad's passing; what a character he was!!! I know he will be sorely missed...Please accept my condolences. May your fondest memories be a comfort to you in the months and years to come. Bonnie DuPont
Condolences to the McManus family. Brad made life at the EUB always interesting and enjoyable. I tip my cap to Brad and may his family cherish the memories of his life,
Dear Bradley,
It has been an absolute pleasure to join your adventures from Carlsbad Springs to Cunjurong Point, and all the road trips in between, including Calgary to Winnipeg via Whitefish Montana.
So much fun to be with you old goat, Greatest of All Time,
Sympathies to Sydney, Dan and Iris, Alexandra, Samantha Ann, and Andrea.
Lindsay.
Miss you old friend - Chris, Good Time Ernie
Brad. Bon Vivant, raconteur, an opinionated man of intelligence and diverse interests who could crack wise. A colourful character who was never beige. Curious, contemplative, a tempest in a teapot. I wish I had met you sooner, friend,
May the "wings of a snow white dove" carry you to a place that makes you smile.
Sincere sympathies to one and all.
Respectfully,
Ted Brown
BT was a wonderful guy and friend. Many of us met at Carleton University...Fall 1964...and became "fast friends"
Recently, up to 30 of us get together, usually annually, at The Prescott in Ottawa, for the The Gig Swill" BT would often attend, all the way from CGY, and combine it with a trip to NYC, where at least one of his daughters was living.
Here are some comments from his good friends, saddened by the loss
.....This is so, so sad. I saw Brad in CGY at The Mini Swill, a few years ago. He was in fine form, much like at Glebe and Carleton University
.....Tks Mallie. I was golfing with Timmer, Brack & Patrick, when I heard the news. Total Shock. He was a good friend to many of us. RIP Good Buddy
.....So Totally Sad
.....So sorry to hear. he was a good friend. RIP
.....Very sad BT was a great guy. had a lot of fun with him in the past. A maximum fun guy
.....I can't believe it myself
.....Total Shock. A good friend to all of us. RIP good bud. What a great obituary. Makes me wish I had spent more time hanging with BT
.....The halls of Glebe will never be the same again. Glad to have seen him at a Swill a few years ago
.....We have lost one of the very good guys. God Bless
.....Very sad indeed. I remember him as a very good guy. My thoughts & prayers are with him, his girls & family members
The obit showed how great a guy he was in many ways. He would have loved the sarcasm
So glad he got to meet his granddaughter Iris
Yes, BT was a super guy. My wife and I have twin daughters also. Every time we met, or chatted on the phone or via email, the girls were mentioned very early in every conversation.
Witty, caring, a wonderful smile, and a big heart. We tipped a glass last Thursday in Ottawa.
Sorry we can't make Brad's Last Call .
All The Best.
RIP Bud.
John Malloch
Brad was a tremendous guy!, a good friend, an excellent regulator & above all else a very proud father & grandpa.
When we connected, which wasn’t often enough, it was like no time had passed.
Andrea, Sydney, Sam & Alex ~ our heartfelt condolences.
Big hugs ~ Tom & Sheila McGee
Brad, we can’t believe you have left us. We are devastated. We were looking forward to so many more years sharing stories. We’ll never forget the McManus Stampede parties in the neighbourhood. Epic. Half the fun was the prep and the cleanup.
We’re so sorry for your loss Sydney, Sam, Alex, Andrea and the whole family.
Rest In Peace our friend.
Noel and Kitty
Dear Andrea, Sydney, Alex and Sam,
We send you our love and deepest sympathy at this very sad time. We know your hearts are broken. Brad is and will always be one very special legend.
With love,
Blaise, Joanne and and Joey
Thought it's been many years since I've seen Brad, I've always had the greatest affection for him... He brought me into his circle, put me to work and, in retrospect, connecting with him propelled me forward toward my future...
Just a super guy - fun, sassy, smart, loved women and loved a good time... He got me involved in annual conventions, policy conferences and events - generally, whatever they were up to.... and, of course, invited me to those crazy IBP long ski weekends in Whitefish.... His wedding to Andrea was epic and one of the best after-parties ever.... I relished it all and it put me on the path to where I find myself today...
I've no doubt he'll leave a large void in the lives of his girls, Andrea and his pals with his passing... but his was a life lived to the fullest. My deepest sympathies to you all... Anne
Andrea, Alex, Sydney and Sam, when I heard the news of Brad’s passing, it was like a punch in the gut. To borrow his phrase, Brad was one of the all-time greats. When we first met and he found out I was a television producer, he said that he too was a producer…of sorts. He then told me a long, ridiculous story about the origins and exploits of Idiot Boy Productions. I thought he was bat shit crazy. And I instantly wanted to be his friend. Given the vast and diverse group of us who knew and loved him, I wasn’t the only one who fell under his spell. See you on the other side old friend. Laine Drewery
So sad to hear of Brad’s passing .
So many memories came back .There were excursions to Cape cod , P E I , and Newfoundland , during which he displayed his shellfish cooking abilities as well as his easy manner when charming campers in our provincial parks .
Our last get-together was on a ski day at Lake Louise .It was a bit like being with the mayor , watching him greet the locals from his location in the lodge .After a great ski day , we vowed to return soon .Covid cancelled that .
Above all , B T was a loyal , steadfast friend who could be counted on .I’ll miss his smile .
My heartfelt condolences to Andrea and his daughters , who he loved dearly .
Brack
My condolences to Brad's extended family. A life well lived, for sure.
My fondest memory from our days at Carleton University, way back when, are the times BT and I would go down to the gym and play extremely intense and highly enjoyable one-on-one games of basketball--just he and I going at it with a passion. As I remember it, he never did beat me, though he denied that of course. However, I may be mis-remembering this, given the passage of time; so let's just say BT might have beaten me at least once.
Again, my condolences to the family.
Andrea and family
Linda and I were so shocked that Brad had passed. Extend our condolences to everyone. In reflecting back, I recall that I first met Brad and Andrea came door knocking at our house for our constituency campaign. We found out we had many mutual friends. Much later, I ended working with Brad for 10 years as colleagues on the Board at the EUB. We worked on many hearing panels together. Brad was great to work with and great to socialize with. He was always motivated to do what was right for the Province and all the stakeholders. He was always very ethical and objective in dealing with issues. He was a great Albertan and a really nice guy. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and those who benefited from his skills and work on the Board.
Goodbye old pal. You left us way too soon, but you also left so many great memories to those of us who were lucky enough to be your friend. A one of a kind guy who always had his priorities in order, Family, friends and fun leading the list. No time for pretense or being too serious about most things. And loyal always. Anyone who had the pleasure of Brad’s company came away happier for the experience. So many of his Carleton U buddies, who adored the big lug, are so saddened by his passing. But we’ll soon gather in Ottawa to toast our good fortune in having known BT, and to share so many memorable moments we shared with him. My condolences to his daughters, of whom he was so immensely proud, and who I know will miss him terribly.
‘Mr Brad’ - we miss you so much.
Gatherings at our corner deck just won’t be the same without you and Walter solving the Worlds problems and Maddie demanding yet more treats !!!!
Fondly we remember the last bottle of ‘McManis’ wine we shared.
To your family heartfelt sympathy.He was so proud of you all.Try to take comfort in those treasured and loving memories.
Rest in well deserved peace dear friend.
Margaret & Walter
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My condolences. To me he was a former roommate, and partner in a multitude of misadventures before life took him west and me south. I too ended up with daughters, and the description of BT’s father/daughter bond warmed my heart.
“Do you remember the time when….”
Everyone who knew BT could complete that sentence a dozen ways. He was unique, and unforgettable.
So sorry to hear of Brad's passing. I have fond memories of the couple of times we met but mostly know how loved he was by Jenn and Peter and how happy they were to see him in PEI. Sincere Sympathy to Andrea and the girls.
My condolences to Brad's daughters and extended family. I worked with Brad at the ERCB and he was always kind, thoughtful and generous with his knowledge and time. May he rest in Peace.
Bradley you will be dearly missed by so many friends in Kensington.
I was blessed to enjoy a cocktail or two with such a wonderful person.
Last I saw you we shared a beautiful hug as friends who hadn’t seen each other for a long time.
Now I am so grateful for that ❤️
To your family, that you never stopped talking about with so much love, I am dearly sorry for your loss❤️
Safe travels onto your next adventure my friend.
Bradley, we miss you buddy. Long ago we lost track off how many stories you told, the laughs we shared, the debates about good cocktails, and discovering new places for a great martini.
Although never having met your girls, we've heard so many stories about them, we feel we do know them. Your love and pride for them was always evident. And you were so excited to have a new grandbaby in the family.
Our community, the Village People (now appropriately named Brad's Village People) and the Midtown refugees will forever be changed without you here.
You will be forever in our minds and hearts.
From our days -- and evenings -- together at Carleton University in 1960s Ottawa, to our occasional reunions at The Prescott, you were a thoughtful, kind and witty friend, Brad. Indeed, I and many others were looking forward to your next Ottawa visit. My deep condolences go to his Calgary family and friends, especially his daughters, of whom he was immensely proud.
Bradley, My friend we miss you.
I can't remember a time we were together that you didn't update us on your daughter's adventures around the world with a big smile on your face. We will miss these talks & your calls!
Thank you for sharing all your stories, advice, laughs, music and memories, and being a part of ours.
It was a pleasure to watch your Dodgers win the series with you.
I will finish all your book recommendations, hard copy not audio books, I promise!
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