Framingham: J. Bradford Noble, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2020, in the Metro West Medical Center, Framingham, after an illness.

His wife, Priscilla (Curtis) Noble, passed away in 1986.  He leaves his son, John B. Noble, Jr. and his wife Ruth of Framingham; his two daughters, Linda Noble of Norfolk and Cynthia Kelley and her husband Bill of Chepachet, RI; his sister, Nancy Pistone and her husband Lee of East Sandwich; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his brother, David Noble.  He was born in Framingham the son of Olcott B. and Priscilla (Bradford) Noble.

He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and was stationed at Keesler, AFB in Mississippi.

Bradford was the property manager of the American Optical Co. in Southbridge for many years, retiring many years ago.  He enjoyed photography, woodworking and playing Cribbage and Rummy.  He loved spending time at his lake home on Hamilton Reservoir in Holland.

His funeral and burial in Holland Cemetery, Holland, will be private.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Holland Public Library, 23 Sturbridge Road, Holland , MA 01521.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.