Obituary of Bradford Charles Hood

Brad Hood, age 72 of Windsor, passed away unexpectedly after a brief battle with illness on Friday, January 23, 2026, while in the care of the Halifax Infirmary Site, QEII, Halifax. He was surrounded by his children and beloved siblings. Brad was born on October 15, 1953, a son of the late Earle and Helen (Robinson) Hood.

Brad was an entrepreneur through and through with many successes along the way. Most will remember Brad for his years spent helping the community while operating Hood Hardware & Automotive Ltd. When asked about his accomplishments with the business he was always quick to respond to how proud he was to have his boys take the reins together. Brad wasn’t just a businessman either as he was very involved in many volunteer roles through out his life. In his very early years spent as a Sunday school teacher in Windsor to his most current position as the Nova Scotia Antique Engine & Tractor Association President. 

Brad was also very much a country boy at heart. He spent his younger years heavily involved in farming activities and the agriculture industry. Brad was a very proud graduate of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and had recently reunited with other graduates after attending his 50-year class reunion. Brad’s love of everything farming related had been reignited as he had been collecting and restoring antique tractors. His passion for tractors also led to a very close friendship with Gary, who he enjoyed travelling with to meet other collectors across North America.

Brad is survived by his adored sons, Fraser (Jessica) and granddaughter, Wylie, Scotch Village; Dawson (Jayne), Tonge Hill; brother, Wayne (Rosemary), Kanata; sister, Suzanne (John McMullin), Dartmouth; sister-in-law, Nancy (Jim) Bruce, Windsor, ON; Caroleann (Lester), Falmouth; Linda (Robert) Chambers, Windsor Forks; Zelma (Garry) Racicot, Toronto, ON; Tammy (Kerry) Burgess, Martock; Lisa (Greg) Hopper, Martock; brother-in-law, David (Petra) Begin, Hantsport; Jimmy, Toronto; many nieces and nephews. Brad is also survived by his beloved dog, Mac who brought a lot of joy and companionship to his life.

Besides his parents, Brad was predeceased by his loving wife of 43 years, Jackie (Begin); infant brother, Dale; sisters-in-law, Jo-Anna, Patsy and Nina in infancy; brothers-in-law, Richard and Harold.

Brad was very loving of his late wife, his boys and their wives and animals, his dogs past and present and most recently the light of his eye and only grandchild, Wylie. Special mention to all the friends and family in Brad’s life that showed him so much love and support both before and after the loss of Jackie. He was so very proud of every part of his life and family.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where visitation will be held 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., on Friday, January 30. A funeral service in memory of Brad will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 31, in Windsor United Church, 613 King St., Windsor. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Donations in Brad’s memory may be made to any local SPCA. Messages may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca, open the obituary and click on the condolence tab.