DR. N. BRUCE McLEOD

The Very Rev. Dr. N. Bruce McLeod (February 5, 1929 – January 12, 2026) A life lived fully … Moderator of The United Church of Canada, Ontario Human Rights Commissioner, Op Ed columnist for Toronto Star, President of the Canadian Council of Churches, CNIB volunteer recording books for the blind. Passionate preacher, pray-er, world adventurer, lover of babies, birds, and life. Poetic verse and thought lived in his soul, flowed from his heart down all his days. As Bruce passed through Earth's final door, he was surrounded by the love of his wife, Rev. Joyce Kelly; daughters, Jeannie, Laura, and Marg (Eddie); stepchildren, Garry (Val), Denise (Gary), and Darlene (Dale); all 18 grandchildren and partners, 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends on this side of life's veil and beyond. Celebration of Life on Sunday, February 1st, at Westminster United Church, Orangeville. Gathering music and shared photos begin at 2:00, Service at 2:30 p.m. Service livestreamed through church website. A Memorial tree will be planted at Island Lake Conservation Area when springtime smiles upon us. In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of Bruce's life of service, memorial donations may be directed to the Mission and Service Funds of the United Church of Canada or to another charity that provides care and compassion to others. Messages of condolence and remembrance may be shared with the family through Dods & McNair Funeral Home in Orangeville. Bruce's faith carried him through every chapter of life. "In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God." (United Church Creed)