Michael Joseph Gradie

Michael Joseph Gradie, beloved brother, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 64. To those who knew him, Mike was a loyal brother, wonderful uncle and a man who felt most at home with the rumble of his Harley beneath him and an open road ahead. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, Michael grew up in Westford, Massachusetts. He attended Nashoba Valley Technical High School, concentrating on Automotive repair. Like many young men, he fell in love with cars and spent his time fixing up his 1971 Dodge Demon. Michael graduated from high school in 1980 and parlayed his education into a lifelong career as a diesel mechanic. Through the years, Michael helped maintain the fleets for select companies in southern New Hampshire such as DM Holden, Continental Paving and, most recently, Concrete Systems. Michael could fix just about anything, but preferred trucks because “cars are too small.” He held himself - and those around him in the garage - to high standards. Michael moved to New Hampshire in 1984, living in Nashua briefly before settling in Hudson in 1986. In the early 2000s, Michael bought a motorcycle. Since then, he has spent much of his free time riding. He lived for the all-too-brief New Hampshire riding season, riding with motorcycle clubs in the area, including the Deplorables, Freedom Cruisers and most recently, the Free Riders Riding Club. Michael is survived by four sisters and brothers in-law: Vicki & David Lemon, Lisa & David Comley, Nicole & Stephen Jambard, and Kristina & Ray DeBruin. He is also survived by nieces & nephews: Blake Jambard, Lindsey Jambard, Cean Comley and his wife Jen, Cassi Fulton and her husband Ray, Carlinda Walsh and her husband Eric, Areanna Lemon, Alicia DeBruin and Shannon DeBruin. Michael was also lovingly known as “Uncle Giant” to another generation of nephews and nieces: Arlo Walsh, Eli Walsh, Jaxson Comley, Griffin Comley, Ryder Fulton, Landon Fulton, Harper DeBoisbriand, Quincy DeBoisbriand and Marlie DeBoisbriand. Michael will also be missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rosemary Gradie. Friends and loved ones are invited to Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street in Hudson NH on Saturday, May 16th with visitation starting at 9:00am concluding with a brief service at 11:00am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate time, money or kindness to a needy recipient. “You’re never lost on a motorcycle”.