Robert, (Bob), A. Kadra Sr., 82, of Ashland passed away Wednesday Dec 9th in the presence of family.  He was the son of the late Toffa and Mabel (Thomas) Kadra.  He was a loving husband to Valerie (Ghilani) Kadra for 61 years.  Bob worked at Carling Brewery before founding Mushroom Products Inc., a food brokerage company.  He later worked as a bartender and manager at the Union House Restaurant in Framingham and as a part time delivery man for the Framingham Baking Co.  He was a member of the Natick Elks.  Mr. Kadra served his country with the National Guard until 1956.    In addition to his wife, he is survived by three brothers: Edward, Kenneth and Michael Kadra, three children; Blake Kadra and his wife Karlene of Hopkinton; Robert Kadra Jr. and his partner Janice Fowler of Ashland; and Karen Torti and her husband Christopher of Framingham; six grandchildren; Jennifer Bernardi, Jocelyn Allen, and Brittany Kadra; and Alex, Nick, and Michael Torti; and a great grandson Dylan Bernardi.    A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:00am in St. Cecilia's Church, 54 Esty St. Ashland with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland. www.mataresefuneral.com  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105