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for Bruce Browning
Honora McLaughlin
October 3, 2008
Bruce and I were members of the St. Mary's Cardinals Drum and Bugle Corps for many years. He was always such a pleasant person, and I'm sure will be missed by all.
James Lutz
October 3, 2008
Allways remember the great times over the last 50 years, including the trip to Hawaii. Love, Betty & Jim
Susan & Ari Bjork Rich Gutowski
October 3, 2008
George, Debbie, Nicholas & family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Although we never met him, you always spoke fondly of him and the time you spent wiith him.
We send our sympathy
Gerry D'Onofrio
October 3, 2008
With deepest sympathy, Jann and your family --- it may help you to know that our memories of Bruce through the Princemen Chorus will be held close in thought. Such a caring and bright person. God Bless!
Edward Forte
October 3, 2008
Dear Jann;
I am so sorry and schocked when I heard of Bruce's passing. He was a great Princeman and he loved singing in the Princeman Chorus. He and I were in the baritone section for many years. We will surely miss him. Rest in Peace Bruce.
John & June Melaragni
October 3, 2008
Bruce was the kindest and most generous person that we have known in our lifetime. He wore his heart on his sleeve and was always ready to listen and help where he could....you could depend on that.
One of the joys in life is to meet someone who is really honest with his feelings and cares about those who are close to him. He was above all a "gentle man", one who will be dearly missed.
Nick Browning
October 3, 2008
Rampaw, im gonna miss you, thank you for everything you did for me in my life, all the BC games and all the life lessons you taught me through the years while we were camping or just at dinner, your a big part of who i am today and im gonna miss you a whole lot, i love you
suzanne scanlon
October 2, 2008
Free spirit is the term I would use to describe my Dad. For those who had the privilege of knowing him, you know what I mean. My 99 year old grandmother said it best yesterday. “I cannot imagine the world without Bruce.” Neither can I. My Dad was a man who lived his life to the fullest. For the last 15 years, he struggled physically but he never let his health stop him from enjoying his life. My Dad’s life was all about family, friends, travel, and culture and community service. A lot of who I am is a direct result of the opportunities he exposed me to. It may have been the mountains in the summertime and chatting around the fire the night before he made us climb Pine Mountain every summer (my siblings and I complained all the way to the top) only to reach the peak and enjoy the wild blueberries and take in the breathtaking view. It may have been sitting out at Tanglewood listening to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It may have been going to the beach and learning that you have to just run and dive into the frigid northeast ocean if you really wanted to experience the thrill. No one knew how to body surf better than my Dad. It may have been weeding our portion of the garden at my Grandfather’s, which I stopped after I had my first encounter with a snake. It may have been the nights he waited up for me to come home as a teenager. It may have been watching him travel in and out of Chestnut Hill for many of his later years to finally achieve that well deserved degree from Boston College that he started after high school. It may have been walking up to the State House to watch him proudly sing in the Princeman Chorus. It may have been his yearly holiday letter to all of us expressing his wish to not receive gifts for the holiday but for us to donate what we would have spent to a charity. It may have been watching him deliver meals to the needy on a particular holiday. It may have been watching the joy he experienced when he arose every morning at 5:00 a.m. to begin preparing for the dinner he would present each evening (we would often awake to some pretty strange aromas in the air). It may have been the smile he would have when he would proudly play with his grandchildren. I could go on and on but I will not subject you to having to read it all. If you knew my Dad, you know what I am talking about. If he was part of your life, I have no doubt that he brings the fondest memories to mind. He was truly one of the best in this world and I am sure you will agree with my Grandmother’s commentary “I cannot imagine the world without Bruce.” I love you Dad.
Beverly Ryan Doucette
October 2, 2008
Dear Jann . . . I was so very sorry to read of Bruce's passing in the Boston Globe online here in Florida. I am sure you will have many precious memories of the times the two of you shared with the wonderful Princemen family. I'm sure you are in the prayers of every one of us. Many prayers are being sent your way from here.
Sincerely, Beverly Ryan Doucette
Deborah Gilbert
October 2, 2008
Hi Jann,
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Deb Gilbert (from MAIW)
Angie Metivier
October 2, 2008
Jann, I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Please know that your MAIW friends have you in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help make things easier. Take Care!
Bonnie Nicholas
October 2, 2008
Jann - I am grateful for and will never forget Bruce's and your gracious hospitality. Please know I am with you in spirit during this most difficult time.
Love, Bonnie from Berkshire
Kathy Beckwith
October 2, 2008
Dear Jann;
I am so very sorry to hear that Bruce passed away. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Lane
October 2, 2008
Jann and Family;
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I only met Bruce a few years ago through our mutual friend, Jim Lawler, but we "hit it off" immediately. We enjoyed a few football games together and often shared our views through the magic of the Internet.
I will retain fond memories of Bruce; he was a staunch BC fan, a knowledgeable Boston/North Shore historian and a Good Man. I will miss a true friend who rests in peace after a life wel-spent.
Sincerely,
John Lane
Jerry Less
October 2, 2008
Jann: Please accept my sincerest sympathys on your loss.
Jim O'Leary
October 2, 2008
Jann, Joan and I offer our deepest sincere sympathy to you and Bruce's Family. We will remember Bruce and all of you in our prayers. We shared some great times in the "Princemen Alumni Chorus" Bruce always wanted to be the best at any performance. He had a huge sense of PRIDE. I'll always remember our final performance at the GAS Reunion in Quincy at the Marriott Hotel. He was a great source strength. We all knew we weren't as good as we were in years past but we did the best we could with what we had. Bruce was thrilled that we didn't embarass ourselves. Bruce also was never bashful or shy at giving one liners to his fellow "Castaways" on the computer. He was a very honest person you could count on if something wasn't right. I will miss him. God Bless Him. Jim O'Leary
Susan Harrison
October 2, 2008
Jann, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Bruce will never be forgotten by those who knew him. I never even got his clam chowder recipe. Please let us know if there is anything Artie and I can do to help.
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