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Bruce Garvey Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Garvey
14 Entries
Marjorie Jeeves
August 9, 2010
Paul and family,
I was sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. I'm thinking of you; please take care.
Marjorie Jeeves
August 5, 2010
Only met Bruce two or three times and that was two years ago or so....the impression he left on me was indelible....leather jacket, stealy eyes that would make Clint Eastwood turn and a no nonsence air about him...we need more Bruces in this world we have so few champions...missed by all, rest in peace Clem Jones and the Boys.
Rhonda Johnston
August 5, 2010
Dear Celia,
I am so sorry for your loss of a great man and companion. I knew Bruce only for a short while, but in that short time, I realized what an extraordinary human being he really was.A very interesting, intelligent intellectual whom was unafraid to tell the truth in his own perspective. You will have many wonderful memories to help you cope with this difficult task of mourning your partner.
God Bless you and take good care. I'm always a phone call away from you.
Always fondly remembered.
Rhonda Johnston
August 5, 2010
As neighbours in Wellington On The Lake, we have not known Bruce long, but are very glad that we've had the opportunity to share some interesting evenings with Bruce & Celia. No matter the length of time, we will miss Bruce and his interesting views. Your Friend & Neighbour....Loralee & Stan Pomeroy
Martin Smyth
August 4, 2010
“And still they gazed and still the wonder grew/ That one small head could carry all he knew.”
Oliver Goldsmith "The Deserted Village"
I used to tease Bruce about his intellect for I have many fond memories of fierce intellectual combat sessions at "The Hop and Grape Pub" at College and Yonge where I first met Bruce in the early 80's. As an Irishman who's thoughts often mirrored Bruce's own. We had many a debate over the Irish/English question and more importantly Irish Literature. Keep in mind, I was only an acquaintance and our relationship never made it to pure friendship, that was my loss. Bruce was a Titan among lillputians. His thinking was pure Burkian and was always in pursuit of refining his thoughts, especially to complex questions not easily answered. Like a few of his contemparies, he was constantly groping all the time for proper weight of voice, and for a finer rhetorical and moral synthesis to issues that still bedevil us. He was a one of a kind and with his passing the world just became a little less interesting. In The Fleet Bar in Dublin, Ireland (Newspapermans Bar) there is a quotation over the Bar that reads "A bird is judged by its voice....A man by his conversation". Garvey's conversation was scintilating, his topics lively and his conduct, invariable exemplary. You knew when you engaged him in conversation that you were in the company of an extroardinary human being. I'll not forget him
August 4, 2010
Andrea, we treasure our memory of a lovely dinner with your family in the county last summer afer having your Mom and Dad cheering us galliantly on when we won the dragon boat race county cup with all the wonderful seniors. We send your all our love in this difficult time. Frankie and Tony
Jessica Lee
August 4, 2010
Dear Andrea and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
August 4, 2010
Dear Andrea and Family, sending you my Love and sincere condolences. It was a great pleasure to have met Bruce last summer. Know that he is in a safe and happy place. Love, Devon
Linda&Frank Sabine
August 4, 2010
To The Garvey Family: We are saddened by your loss.
Linda Sabine(nee keegan)& Husband Frank
Roger Stonebanks
August 3, 2010
Goodbye Bruce - fond memories from Parkdale days in 1961 - renewed several times since then. Take care Celia, and family.
Roger Stonebanks
Lisa & Gary Booth
August 3, 2010
Dear Andrea and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Although we did not know your father, he was a wonderful journalist who will be missed by many. As you share many stories and memories about your dad with friends and family over these coming days, weeks and months, years, may it provide you with some comfort and consolation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Lisa and Gary
Linda Reid
August 3, 2010
Celia,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. The Citizen wrote a very touching piece about Bruce.
Most sincerely,
Linda (former client Kanata)
Marianne Wigle
August 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. When all you have are memories, those memories become treasures. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Marianne
Susan Walsh
August 3, 2010
Andrea, Stephen, Alison, Kristen and family,
We're thinking of you at this difficult time. Thankfully you have a lifetime of stories and wonderful memories of your dad/grandfather available to call up in your memory when you need them. Don't hesitate to call if we can be of any help at all.
Susan, Doug and Jacob Smith
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