Burlington Post
MITCHELL, Bradley L.B. Of Atlanta, Georgia and formerly of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, passed away on September 26, 2014, at the age of 51. Cherished husband of Karen (née McPherson) for twenty-eight years. Much loved father to Jeff and Jason, son to Rick and Barbara Mitchell, brother to Jacqueline (Per) Matthews, and uncle to Dylan and Kyle. Brad was born in Vancouver, B.C., moving to Ontario as a child. He received his B.A. from the University of Western Ontario and his M.B.A. from McMaster University. He was also a Chartered Accountant. Brad started his accounting and consulting career with Price Waterhouse. From there he joined Canadian healthcare logistics company Livingston, Inc. After UPS acquired Livingston in 2000, Brad rose to the position of President, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Canada before making the move to Atlanta and becoming President of UPS Global Logistics and Distribution. Brad was a highly respected leader who possessed the ability to motivate and elevate his colleagues through encouragement and respect. He served as a mentor to many people, in both his work and personal lives. Brad valued the importance of family above all else, never letting them doubt that they were his highest priority. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emory Winship Cancer Institute or the Canadian Cancer Society. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at one o'clock with a memorial service at two o'clock at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (404) 851-9900.
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