February 1, 2017
Billie Brady, 58, of Oswego died Wednesday evening at home peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in Watertown, NY the daughter of the late Robert and Marian (Fowler) Crandall. Billie has been a resident of Oswego, NY for the last 37 years. She worked for Integrated Community Planning as the coordinator of the traffic safety board since 2003. Billie received her bachelor’s degree in English from SUNY Oswego. She was a member of Zonta Club of Oswego. Billie always cherished the time that she spent with her family and friends, especially going boating, walking, and watching the sun rise and set. She would say “Carpe Diem” “Seize the Day” and enjoy every minute. Billie is survived by her beloved husband of thirty-seven years Dennis Brady of Oswego, their loving sons and daughter-in-law Griffin and Pamela Brady of Buffalo, Nathan Brady of TN, her precious grandson Cormac Brady; her devoted and beloved family: brothers: Peter (Linda) Crandall of Rochester; Gregory Crandall of FL; Kris (Amy) Crandall of Clayton; brothers-in-law and sisters- in-law: Tim (Peggy) Brady, Kevin (Lynda) Brady, Patricia (Debbie Finch) Brady, Vicki Brady, Gary (Michelle) Brady, her aunt, uncle, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday February 10, 2017 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Oswego. Calling hours will be Thursday February 9, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th. St. Oswego. Spring burial will be held July 29, 2017 at Glenwood Cemetery, Watertown. In honor of Billie’s philosophy and work ethic safety came first especially with children. In lieu of flowers please consider donating a bicycle helmet to be placed at the funeral home, then they will be given to those in need which continues her work and passion, or contributions may be made in Billie’s name to Friends of Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102 Oswego, NY 13126.
Dennis, Griffin, Nathan and all Brady and Crandall family members, please know the entire Boshart family holds you up in prayer. You have been in our prayers a long time now and we will continue to pray for your families. Billie was such a passionate woman with a huge heart. You will carry her legacy forward forever. She will be with you forever. Memories truly do last forever. She fought with such strength and courage and kept her positive attitude and sense of humor throughout. I wish I could make it back to pay my respects and meet the wonderful children and grandchild she was so proud of. Dennis, you surely were a great caregiver for her. Your strength allowed her to remain strong. Continue to draw on the support of your family and friends. God bless you all. Rick, Jana, Jamie and Ricky Boshart
Dennis and family, I’m very sorry to hear about Billie’s passing…I remember seeing you two walking the halls at Watertown High as if it were yesterday. May you cherish and hold onto to those memories. She was a wonderful lady!
I kept hoping some new trial would come along and work for Billie. She was so always so upbeat and I will miss her smiling face. All my sympathy to her family and friends.
To Dennis and family I was so sorry to learn of Billie’s passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Billie was a remarkable woman who touched the hearts of everyone. She will be missed!! I am so sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt sympathies to the Brady and Crandall families. Billie taught us all the meaning of strength, courage and living each day to its fullest! Heaven has truly gained another angel and I hope you will take comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain, but flying free and watching over all of you forever. God speed, my friend.
Dear Dennis and boys ,
So sorry for your loss. I have been crying for her for two years . I thought of her as a dear friend and wonderful human being . She was a true Christian not just religous, but the real thing. An example for us all.
I will never think of K K without thinking of her, and fealing her loss.
My heart aches for you all.
Always Susan Bickford Moore
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From teaching CCD together; to living as neighbors; to sharing our deepest fears & disappointments; to celebrating our most profound joys…you were my friend, like a sister, my confidant, my writing coach, a fellow “spitfire”–believing in love, people & doing the right thing. You were kind, witty, spunky, fun & oh, how we loved to be “on the phone, again!” We loved your boys & my girls. I loved seeing the world as you saw it through the photos & videos you took. I liked your “natural wildflower garden” amongst the manicured yards on our street. Your blue Christmas lights chased all the holiday blues away. But most of all, I loved the way we embraced each other last summer after almost 20 years. In my heart, I knew then we had never missed a beat…we were truly blessed to have a friendship that never ends. Love you forever & always, dear Billie. Vickie
My sincere condolences to the Brady Family.
Billie was and always will be the heart and soul of the WHS class of 1976. Her bright smile and kindness can’t be replaced, but I am thankful for her friendship and kind example. Dennis was her quiet and steady rock through good times and bad. From the pictures she shared on facebook, I know that family and nature were so important to Billie and that she cherished every moment of her life. My greatest sympathy goes to her family.
Louise
I met Billie on the American Cancer Society’s “Cancer Survivor Network” chat board. I will always remember her for her bright outlook and beautiful smiling face. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Billie touched many lives through the world-wide-web as well as though in her local community.
E Dolinar
Indianapolis, IN
I know from experience that there are no words that makes this easier. Your family has been in my prayers for so long and will continue to be prayed for daily. Because of my father, Rick Boshart, I feel like I knew Billie. He spoke of her kind heart, her sense of humor, and her courage often. I only wish I could have met her this side of Heaven.