On Thursday August 3rd, Alfred Frank Bubba Quade, 68, passed away at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.

Bubba was born in Niagra Falls, NY and in January of 1970 enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

When he was not playing with his grandchildren Brooklyn, Skarlett, Kennedy, & Jasper he enjoyed crafting. Bubba loved to make ceramics and especially liked building model cars. Bubba enjoyed working on vehicles. He was a mechanic for the United States Army and worked for many years at Scott & Sons Auto and various junkyards in the area.

In addition to his four grandchildren, Bubba leaves behind his wife of many years Carol. He also leaves behind his loving daughter Tammy Joyce and her husband Robert E. Joyce Jr. Bubba will truly be missed by all who knew him.

A Christian burial will be held at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery (301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI. 02822) on Monday August 7th, 2017 at 11 AM. All are welcome to attend. In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that those wishing to make a donation do so to the Rhode Island Veterans Home (480 Metacom Ave. Bristol, RI 02809