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BRUCE HAINES

1936 - 2023

BRUCE HAINES obituary, 1936-2023, Toronto, ON

BORN

1936

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West

Toronto, Ontario

BRUCE HAINES Obituary

BRUCE HAINES Bruce Marshall Haines, QC passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by family. Bruce was born April 4, 1936, in Toronto to Justice Edson Haines and Vera Haines. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Lois Haines; son, Kristopher Benwell; daughter, Deborah Haines; and brother, Paul Haines. Bruce is survived by his sister Barbara Konst; daughter, Melanie Benwell (Chris Patheiger); son, Chris Haines (Andria Ink); granddaughter, Grace Haines and grandson, Jack Haines. After graduating from the University of Toronto, Bruce was called to the bar and had a successful career in law. For all the high-profile casework he did for over 40 years, nothing brought him more joy and satisfaction than the pro bono cases he worked on at the end of his career. Through these pro bono cases, Bruce truly exhibited his compassion and legal expertise by giving an articulate voice to those whose voice had faded due to unfortunate circumstances. People will remember Bruce as compassionate and caring. He loved helping injured animals and fostered and over-fed many stray cats. Bruce regularly walked around High Park feeding squirrels, chipmunks, birds and other creatures. Bruce was an active member of Kingsway-Lambton United Church and loved his friends in the congregation. He was an active member of the Bible study group and devoted much of his spare time to reading scripture of many denominations. A memorial service will be held at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local animal shelter. Now that Bruce is in Heaven with our beloved, departed ones, these creatures could surely use more care. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6, 2023.

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Andrew Haines

December 9, 2023

I was in the process of looking you up because I could use your help right now: just to find that you have recently departed to the next realm.

Well, good for you Sir, you've had a nice, long run of being awesome in your family and in your practice and for your compassion for the little guy.

Your Dad would be proud.

With only warmest regards for your family,

Ross Andrew Haines

AARON KATZ

December 2, 2023

BRUCE WAS IN MY GRADUATING CLASS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO LAW SCHOOL MY MEMORY OF HIM WAS OF A GENTLE KIND AND HELPFUL SCHOOLMATE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY

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Dec

8

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P4

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Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P4