On 19th December 2025, aged 86. Cherished husband and best mate of Jeanette. Loved father of Vanessa, Lianne and Dave McCone, Alastair and Nikki, Denice and the late Matt Stock, and special step-dad to Nicola and Brendon Murray and John and Catherine Lambert. Loved Pop of Reuben; William, Grace; Jack, Issy; Emily, Charlotte, Jack, Olivia; Ella and Ash. A private cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Bruce's life will be held at 2pm on Saturday 10th January at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and can be left at the service.

Published by Wairarapa Times Age on Jan. 6, 2026.