Bruce Renton Obituary
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Lance Elliott
August 5, 2009
Sincere sympathies to all. I will always have fond boyhood memories of Mr. Renton. A smile as large as the man himself. Ever inspiring swan dives from his dock. Always wondering how a man of his stature could water ski behind a 50 HP boat? Teaching us to make whistles from bass trees and cocktail hour with my dad at Renton's Roost using those funny colored metal cups.
Mr. Renton will always be in our thoughts.
J. Phillip Nicholson
August 4, 2009
Those of us from the first days of Gloucester High School are saddened to hear of Mr. Renton's recent death. As the founding Head of Shops and an active volunteer in student activities, Bruce - (surely, with the passing of decades, we former students can call him that now) - helped shape Gloucester as a multi-faceted and visionary school whose embracement of diversity and unwavering sense of commitment to its students have stood the test of time. He was a bright and engaging individual, and a much-loved teacher and member of the school community. We remember him fondly, and honour him as a "once and always friend"
J. Phillip Nicholson
BA Hons (Carleton), MA (Oxford), MCP (M.I.T.)
GHS Class of 1969
President, Alumni Association
Deb LeBlanc (Moffett)
August 1, 2009
Dear Bev and Family. My sincere condolences are sent to you today.
Corey & Trish Elliott and family
July 30, 2009
Our deepest sympathies. Mr. Renton was family and friend. Many warm-hearted memories with Uncle Bruce at Black Lake are for ever part of our lives.
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Jan Klassen
July 30, 2009
'Uncle Bruce' will be deeply missed. Fond memories of Black Lake summers.
Jack and Margaret Alexander
July 30, 2009
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere sympathies to you all.
July 29, 2009
Bruce was a boyhood friend and later a good neighbour. We'll miss him.
Lorraine and Harry Elliott
Harold Tinkess
July 29, 2009
Bruce was my Department Head at Gloucester High, he was a great teacher. His inspiration got me through all my teaching years. I am very sorry for your loss.
Harold Tinkess
Ramona, California
July 29, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Theresa Bova and Audrey Burleton
Martha and Jack Pearce
July 28, 2009
Our sincere symathy to the whole family
John A Maguire
July 28, 2009
Please accept our condolences from an education colleague
Kelly and Dean Zieman
July 28, 2009
Our condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.
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