Lilja Bradford Obituary
The memory of Lilja Bradford of Cheshire, Connecticut, who passed away on February 7, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Mustonen and Lena Mustonen (Heikkinen); her husband Philip Bradford; her brother Edwin Mustonen; her daughters-in-law, Fransie Bradford (Rod) and Cathleen Bradford (David); and her niece Melanie Mustonen.
She is survived by: her children, Rodney, Deborah Youd (Stephen), Dana (Mandy) and David; and her grandchildren, Analise, Philip, Stephanie, Melissa, Christina, Holly, Robert, Anna, Beatrix, Eva and Flora. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to WIHS radio (wihsradio.org) and the Finnish American Heritage Society of Maine, P.O. Box 294, West Paris, ME 04289, (mainefinns.org).
