Obituary of Bradley Adam Wilcox

WILCOX, Bradley Adam- We are sad to announce the passing of Brad Wilcox, 42, on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, in a motor vehicle accident on Highway 15 East of Winnipeg. Brad is survived by his devoted partner in life, Sarah Clarke, father Murray (Philomena), sister Nancy (Vanderlee), brother Joel (Zuzana), nieces and nephews Erik, Camryn, Skyler and Troy, grandmother Marian Greenway, uncle Bob (Elaine) Greenway aunt Donna Foster (Ann), cousin Ted (Sandy) Foster, Rune Russenes, and extended family. He was predeceased by his mother Maureen and his grandparents Walter Greenway, Robert and Joan Wilcox. Brad was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario on September 6, 1968 to Maureen (Greenway) and Murray Wilcox. He attended elementary and secondary schools in Niagara. He received his BSc in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia and his MSc in Engineering Physics from the University of Saskatchewan. He worked as a Health Physicist for the Radiation Compliance and Protection Branch at Whiteshell Laboratories in Pinawa, Manitoba. Brad was a man of boundless energy, passionate dedication in his pursuits and loyalty to the people he loved. With his robust personality, he was always fully present and seemed larger than life. His many friends will remember his vibrant sense of humour, his engaged conversations and his abundant charm. Brad lived life †˜at the ready†™. Brad's life long involvement with athletics included hockey, lacrosse, and running in which he was recognized for his performance and physical endurance. In Brad's brief life he confronted and overcame many challenges through his determination and perseverance. He leaves this world on a high note, having enjoyed the freedom of his healthy lifestyle, a successful and rewarding career path and the fulfillment he found with his beloved Sarah. Brad's passing is a loss to all who knew him and he will be especially missed by his and Sarah's immediate families, his friends from Sakatchewan and the Whiteshell Nuclear Facility. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Wednesday December 29th from 10a.m.- 11a.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 11a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.