Bradley Stephen Dupee was in Keene, New Hampshire. During his elementary school years, his family moved to Concord, New Hampshire, where he grew up. He attended Concord High School, graduating in 1961, and later attended Bryant College in Rhode Island, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business.

Following college, Brad began his distinguished 35-year military career on August 10, 1964, when he enlisted as a Private in the New Hampshire Army National Guard. After completing Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, he graduated from New Hampshire’s Officer Candidate School, Class 9, in July 1966 and was commissioned as an officer. He began his leadership career as a platoon leader in Battery A, “Searchlight,” 197th Field Artillery, with his first command being the Searchlight Battery.

In 1974, Brad transferred to the 3rd Battalion, 197th Field Artillery, where he became Commander of Service Battery and later served as the battalion’s Intelligence Officer. He went on to hold numerous leadership positions within the NH National Guard, including Recruiting and Retention Officer, Equal Opportunity Officer, Logistics Officer, Maintenance Officer, Supply and Service Management Officer, and Brigade Executive Officer. From 1990 to 1993, Brad served as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion 172nd Field Artillery.
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He later joined the senior staff as Director of Planning, Operations, Training and Military Support for Civil Authorities before serving in his final assignment as Deputy STARC Commander.In 1999, after more than 35 years of dedicated military service, Brad retired with the rank of Colonel. Among the honors he received during his career were the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal, recognizing his exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to the soldiers he served alongside and led.

In 2026, Brad had the honor of participating in Honor Flight Maine, traveling to Washington, D.C., with his oldest son, Bradley Jr., as his escort. The experience was a meaningful recognition of his military career and a fitting tribute to a lifetime of service.

Throughout his professional life, Brad brought the same outgoing personality and ability to connect with people to his work. His career included Colbath Associates, Federal Distributors, and Keller Williams Real Estate, where he was part of “The Dupee Team” alongside Judy. Most recently, Brad worked for Enterprise Mobility, a role he continued to enjoy during his retirement years and where he formed many wonderful friendships. For Brad, work was never simply about the job; it was another opportunity to meet people, make connections, and form lasting friendships.

Whether on the golf course, out on the water, behind the wheel of his Corvette, or surrounded by family and friends, Brad genuinely loved life and the people who made it special. He cherished his children and grandchildren deeply and treasured every opportunity to spend time with them.

Those who knew Brad will remember him not only for his many accomplishments, but for the relationships he built throughout his life. Brad leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and a remarkable legacy that will live on through his children and grandchildren, the soldiers he led, the friends he treasured, and the countless lived he touched.