Bradley K. Eldred

Bradley K. Eldred, 80, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 25, 2025.

Brad was a lifelong mechanic, working for many years with the Rightmire family at R & H Pontiac in Groton. Brad was instrumental to R & H's Arctic Cat snowmobile franchise. He later worked at Joe Hora's automotive garage and Groton Auto Supply, and in later years tended to the maintenance and groundskeeping at Groton Rural Cemetery.

He was a retired member of the Citizens Hook & Ladder Co. #3 of the Groton Fire Department and served on both the Groton Village Board of Trustees and the Village Police Commission. He was also a member of Carrington-Fuller Post 800 American Legion and the Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club. His interests in mechanics and vehicles reflected throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, JoAnn Eldred; his children: Kent (Marcy), Kory (Stacey), and Kellie Eldred; eight grandchildren; brothers: Wayne (Sandy) and Vaughn (Terry) Eldred; and a sister, Brenda Metzgar.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Ricky Eldred, and sister, Sharon Carr.

Calling hours will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Avenue, Groton, concluding with military honors accorded by Post 800 American Legion.