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Bruce Norton Goodsell

Westerly, Rhode Island

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Bruce Norton Goodsell, 61, died at Roger Williams Hospital on June 13, 2008, while recovering from surgery for colon cancer. Bruce was born on Dec. 23, 1946, in Newton, Mass. Bruce was an attorney in Westerly and was heavily involved with the Westerly Land Trust, The Shelter Harbor Fire District,...

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My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I did not know Bruce, but had heard nice things about him from my neighbor Mary Bliven. My prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Bruce had a gentle soul that touched the lives of many. He lived life to the fullest...the way we should live our own lives. How fortunate you all were to have had him in your lives. May you find peace in your family and friends.

"Sometimes there are no words...during this time I hold you close to my heart."

Prayers and Love to all of you,
Patty & Mike Scanlon

Dear Norton, Phyllis, Pam, Marcia and Family,

We were very sorry to hear of your loss and our hearts and prayers are with you and all your family at this very difficult time. Your faith and family strength are strong and with this your family will find peace.

With Love and Prayers,
Suzanne, Bill, Bobby and Hollie Mello

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love, Bob and Jan Murphy

Dear Allison, I am so sorry for the loss of your true true friend. Yours is a love story. May your memories of days spent together, bring peace to your heart. Deeply sorry, Donna and John Gillis

Dear Marsha, I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your brother. I see him in my thoughts: his hair starched across his forehead and his wide smile of warmth, but his eyes held his gentleness. May you find peace in the memories of your moments spent together. Deeply sorry, Donna and John Gillis

Dear Pam and Jim, Sorrow has entered your hearts this past week. And no words can lessen the pain. So I can only share my thoughts of Bruce with you.

A Genius Lived within Him
Allowing him to live his life, as he wanted.
In awe of the books of Law,
his love of wood, his mind of art, and his passion of culture.
Time was not fair to him, But he now lives within the hearts of all who knew him. Lives where enriched by his presence.
Deeply sorry, Donna and John Gillis

Dear Norman and Phlyss, How do words from me bring you comfort. I don't think there are any. I can only share my thoughts and hope that they bring you some peace. Bruce was a Genius in mind and spirit. And you two are the reason for his being. How wonderful a feeling to know that you have made a difference in the world, history has been made in Bruce's name. His work with the Reservations is his signature. And he was your son.
God Bless you during these days of
sadness. And...

Dear Marion, Loosing my dad at a young age, I feel the pain of your loss. I found a sign that makes me think of my dad, at moments in my life, that I am not thinking of him. And when I see my sign I smile and know that the worry's of my life are shared with him and he will help me find my way. There isn't a day that goes by when I do not think of my dad. Time doesn't ease the pain, for in a moment I could cry. But what time does do is bring you through the rawness of pain and into the...