POWNAL — Bradley William Mallett Sr., 66, a resident of Pownal for 17 years and formerly of Lisbon Falls, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013.

He was born in Waterville to Juliette Fortin Mallett and the late William Mallett. He graduated from Lisbon High, 1965, then worked at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut.

In 1967, he began a career in telecommunications; relocated back to Maine in 1973 with Verizon until retirement in 2001. He enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife, hunting, fishing, camping with family and friends.

Bradley pursued new passions after retirement that included becoming a Master Maine Guide, a firefighter and first responder with Pownal Fire and Rescue, and a member of Durham Rod and Gun club. An innovative and creative handyman who could truly build or fix anything was evident to all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years Jane Trachy Mallett; 3 children, Bradley William Mallett Jr. and wife Jacki of Summerville, S.C., Tracy Borden and husband Tom of Pownal, and Amanda Sparling and husband Nathaniel of Leeds; 8 grandchildren, Richard, Rachael, Ryan, William, Christopher, Tyler, Noah and Sydney; two brothers and two sisters.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at Winslow Park in Freeport, ME on Saturday, September 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pownal Fire and Rescue Company, P.O. Box 53, to assist others in need.


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