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Bruce P. Beloved husband of 54 years to Eleanor (nee Dooks) Bardes. Loving father of Eric (Susan) Bardes and Elisabeth (Jeff) Hampe. Dear grandfather of Edward and Andrew Bardes and Charlotte Hampe. Brother of Dale and Todd Bardes. Bruce was a Captain in the United States Army. He was a graduate of MIT where he earned his Bachelors, Masters and Sc.D. Degree's. Passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Age 76. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to New Horizons Music, www.newhorizonsmusic.org. Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home handling arrangements. www.mrfh.com
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Jan Dufour
October 29, 2015
Eleanor and family. I'm so sorry you are suffering such a sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, not just now when you are surrounded by everyone, but also for those days ahead.
Mary Jane Dishion
October 27, 2015
Eleanor, I'm so blessed that I was able to talk with Bruce on several occasions. I always enjoyed reading his responses on Facebook. He impressed me as a strong, but gentle, kind and intelligent man. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Zachery Riggins
October 24, 2015
Bruce was one of the finest people I have met in this world. Always kind, encouraging, and positive. All of it done with a smile and a sense of concern for your well being.
He will be missed by all who knew him...sending prayers and condolences too the family.
Janet Rawley
October 23, 2015
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Bruce. He was such a supporter of band camps and such a fine player with lots of enthusiasm
for the instrument. He will certainly be missed.
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Claire Durand
October 23, 2015
We will miss Bruce at band camp. I had the privilege of sitting next to him at Chautauqua. Too bad we didn't get to play his arrangements with the horns, as one person dropped out after the first day. Bruce needed four players to try his arrangements. Will always remember his great playing.
Roy Ernst
October 21, 2015
I am really going to miss Bruce. I chatted with him at the last day of the Chautauqua New Horizons camp and he seemed fine. Pat and I admired the support and care he always gave to Eleanor. He contributed much to the New Horizons movement.
I will always remember him as a good friend and an excellent musician. Roy Ernst
Andrea Emery
October 21, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a great horn player and enthusiastic participant of any horn group we got going at Band Camp. I will miss his skill and his quick wit!
Deborah Ludwig
October 21, 2015
Eric and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have of Bruce bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Much love,
Ginny Pape
October 21, 2015
Dear Eleanor, Eric and Liz. I was saddened and shocked to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hirsh Cohen
October 21, 2015
Eleanor, Liz and Eric. My most sincere condolences on Bruce's passing. He will be sorely missed for his comeraderie, his humor, his constant wish to engage me in so many topics and his passion for music
I remember our trip to play a concert in Cumberland Lake area and how the whole family added to that trip
He will be missed but not forgotten
Billie Jo & Dick Dandeneau
October 21, 2015
Dick and I were so sorry to learn this news. We encountered Bruce and Eleanor on several New Horizons events, including Chautauqua camp, OMEA Regional NH band, NH camp in Georgia, and when they visited our Lexington NH band during a tour a few years ago. He was also very helpful to us by sharing his arrangements of music for our Woodwind quintet a few years ago. He will be missed!
jan durban
October 21, 2015
I'm so sorry. He was such a help at band camps.
October 21, 2015
Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time for your family. Bruce was generous with his time. He was a kind man and had a gentle soul. He took both my sons under his wing when they joined WCSO three years ago. On our first night, he came over and introduced himself to me. He was always trying to recruit me to join and to relearn how to play an instrument. My sons and I will miss him dearly. May you find peace in your memories of Bruce.
~Mariam Kassem, Abdul and Nabil Gordon
Liberty Township, Ohio
Susan Schirmer
October 21, 2015
Bruce will be missed by the West Chester Symphony. It was great to have him share his time and talents with us. I will miss my friend and musician.
Howard Suid
October 20, 2015
Bruce will be sorely MISSED !!
Jeanne Weiss
October 20, 2015
Dear Eric & Family I'm very sorry about your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. All my love Jeanne
Tara Koch
October 20, 2015
Liz, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in all the fond memories of your Dad! with love, Tara, Dave, Ally and Amanda Koch
Claudia Reilly
October 20, 2015
My whole family is very sad to learn of Bruce's death. I remember "meeting" him on Liz's Facebook page. Then we began to go to breakfast together -- Liz, Eleanor, Liz's friend Jim, and me. I was so happy to go hear Bruce and Eleanor play in a couple of concerts. I was always intrigued by how much Bruce knew and how wide his interests were. He was witty, kind, compassionate. It's a great loss. Bruce served the world, was always ready for a new challenge and a new friendship.
mary adams
October 20, 2015
So sorry Eric-will pray for you and your family.
October 20, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family. I have always enjoyed Bruce's political post . With the election on the horizon Bruce always had food for thought and would start a very informed discussion on all the candidates. Bruce was a thoughtful, intelligence genius of a man. We will miss him being in our life, we always looked forward to seeing him and Eleanor at band camps. Rest with the Angels Bruce.
Bill and Bobbie Gates, Philomath, Oregon
Beth & Brian Boland
October 20, 2015
Eric and your whole family, our hearts are heavy with you. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.
Meghan Klein
October 20, 2015
Eric and family. I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. He will be missed and my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
October 20, 2015
We will miss him. Our love goes out to the whole family. John and Betsy Coutant
From my home in Central Point, Oregon, I send my heartfelt condolences....
Katherine Mongrain
October 20, 2015
Bruce, you touched my life in so many ways..you were a man that every man should aspire to be..any person, for that matter. Energy can never be destroyed, & I know I will feel your presence again one day, my wonderful friend.
Carole S. Van Amburg
October 20, 2015
Liz and Jeff, our prayers are with you at this sad time. Hugs to all of you. Doug, Carole, and kids
October 20, 2015
Much love from the Dawn, Dan, and Bill Johnson family.
Patti Hawkins
October 20, 2015
Liz and Jeff,
Our condolences on the loss of your father. I'm sure he was an awesome man that will be deeply missed! You will be in our prayers.
The Hawkins Family
joel Saeks
October 20, 2015
My deepest condolences to your family! My thoughts and prayers go out to you all!
Sarge Baghra
October 20, 2015
Condolences Eric to you, your family and loved ones. May your dad rest in peace.
Allison Johnson
October 20, 2015
I regret now that I never had the chance to meet Bruce in person. I only knew him on social media, through Eric.
He was always exceptionally kind to me, and even offered to help me (someone he barely knew) after I had surgery.
It was clear from his posts that Bruce adored his family, and was exceeding proud of his children and grandchildren.
My favorite memories of Bruce, however, are of his comments to my Facebook posts. That may seem a strange thing to remember, but his comments were always so informative, educational (if not slightly off-topic) and funny, in a delightful "nutty professor" kind of way.
After posting of his passing on Facebook, I was surprised by how many of my friends (who didn't know Bruce or his family) said they had enjoyed reading his comments and would really miss him.
I will really miss him, too. I find myself wondering where I will find another person so willing to participate in my extended discussions on the fascinating subject of grammar.
My sincerest condolences to the family. Farewell, Bruce; "and may angels sing thee to thy rest."
How I wish you were here to explain the history of that quote.
Karen & Tammy Koehl & Trees
October 19, 2015
Bruce, We will miss your sweet music sounds at our "family" musical events. Love, prayers and comfort to all family and friends.
Michael L Morehead
October 19, 2015
Condolences and prayers. Peace be with the family and Love to all.
October 19, 2015
Sincere sympathy,
Rob and Barb Pugh
Darby Atchison
October 19, 2015
My deepest condolences to your family. I did not know Bruce especially well -- just as a fellow member of the pit orchestra for a number of MCP productions -- but I will remember him for his kindness, his friendliness, and his boundless enthusiasm and energy. Please know that he will be greatly missed.
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