Bradford Perkins Schaaf – The Lincoln County News

Bradford Perkins Schaaf passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, Florida after a short battle with cancer.

Born March 28, 1942, Brad was the son of Richard and Hazel Perkins Schaaf and grew up in Stoughton, Mass.

After graduating with honors from Northeastern University, he earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Brad was recruited by Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette and spent several years on Wall Street before launching Autranet Inc. with a former business school classmate. The firm was a wholly owned subsidiary of DLJ.

When the company was acquired by Credit Suisse, Brad and his wife, Tracey, retired to Chatham, Mass. and spent many years playing around the top piano at Christian’s restaurant, throwing epic dinners and making lifelong friends before moving to Damariscotta.

Brad volunteered tirelessly at the Ecumenical Food Pantry located at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. He had a deep love for people and was always curious about their lives and families. His enthusiasm for his volunteer work was a big part of his life and it wasn’t until the winters got longer and seemed even colder that he and Tracey settled in Palm Coast to enjoy year-round golf, beaches beautiful and the absence of snow shoveling. .

They also enjoyed traveling, especially to England and Spain to visit their dear friends and to Italy for all that this wonderful country has to offer.

Brad was predeceased by his parents; and his brothers, Clarke, Richard and Paul.

He leaves his wife of 32 years, Tracey; his ex-wife, Mary Kearns, and their children, Veronica Bloom (Wayne), Stephanie Schaaf (David Balsley), Jason (Michelle Landers); and stepdaughter, Trina Buchanan (BJ); as well as grandchildren, Kevin, Molly, Aidan, Callahan, Trevor, Julian, Jackson and Charlie; and nephews, Douglas, Jeffrey and Thomas Schaaf.

At Brad’s request there will be no service.

Contributions in his name may be made to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul or local food pantries.