Bruce G. Savoy

Bruce G. Savoy, 55 OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- Bruce G. Savoy, 55, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. He was born on July 26, 1954, in Biddeford, the son of Real L. Savoy Sr. and Eunice G. (Jamieson) Savoy. He was educated in the Old Orchard Beach school system. Bruce was employed as a code enforcement officer with the town of Wells. He previously worked as a police officer for both the town of Wells and Old Orchard Beach, and was a member of the call fire department. He was also a former animal control officer and was outspoken on animal welfare issues. Bruce won the Governor's Service Award in 2001 after being nominated by Sweetser Children's Services, for mentoring an at risk youngster for six years, starting when the child was nine. He and his wife Stacey were devoted to their two German shepherd rescue dogs, Samson and River. They traveled around the state participating in searches for lost children, missing elderly people and others. Bruce was predeceased by his wife Stacey Simpson Savoy; his father Real L. Savoy Sr.; and a brother Maynard Savoy. He is survived by his mother Eunice G. Savoy of Old Orchard Beach; by three brothers, Real L. Savoy Jr. of Uxbridge, Mass., Larry Savoy and his wife Joan of Saco, and Richard Savoy and his wife Tina of North Waterboro, and by two sisters, Linda Janson and her husband Raymond of Old Orchard Beach, and Judy Rizas of Biddeford. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at 11 a.m., at The New Life Church in Biddeford. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations to: Maine Search and Rescue Dogs 132 Pomeroy Rd. Hancock, Maine 04640 or Kennebunk Animal Shelter P.O. Box 43 West Kennebunk, Maine 04094 Bruce G. Savoy