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Bruce Truesdale Obituary

TRUESDALE, Bruce Janes 78, on October 9, 2008, of Peabody and Nantucket. Husband of Joanne. Father of Elizabeth and her husband Mark of London, England, Bruce, Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Byfield, MA, and Keith and his wife Susan of Mendon, MA. Also survived by six grandchildren, Isabel, Giles, Rosie, Juliet, Bruce III, and Anneliese, and by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, October 15, 2008 at 11 AM in the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., PEABODY, to be followed by a Memorial Service at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Hospice Care of Nantucket Cottage Hospital or any Hospice of your choice. Burial will be private. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for obit and to sign guestbook.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 15, 2008.

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Stephen Vose

October 15, 2008

We are sorry for your loss, wish we were there to share memories.
With love, your very good friends,
Carol and Steve

Dana Truesdale

October 14, 2008

You will be dearly missed my brother.

In Honor of Our Veterans

October 14, 2008

Mr. Truesdale, thank you for your service to our country, and God Bless America.

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