BRADFORD – Pearl V. Wade, 84, wife of the late, Lawrence Wade, died July 10, 2010, at her Bradford residence. She was born Feb. 1, 1926, in Old Town, the daughter of Clifton and Edith (Drake) McLaughlin. Pearl valued her independence and had a very strong faith. Surviving are three grandchildren, Wendy Parent and her fiance, Peter Hooke, Terry Leahy and Matthew and Brian Parent and Pamela; two sisters, Mae Wickett and Helen Avery; and one brother, Paul McLaughlin. She also leaves many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pearl was predeceased by her son, Dennis and his wife, Mary Ann. Graveside services will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Cemetery, Bradford, with Pastor Bill Johnson officiating. Arrangements are by Thompson Funeral Home, 17 Hudson Road, Corinth. Please visit www.ThompsonFuneralHomes.org.


