Bruce Blandford

Bruce Blandford

Bruce Blandford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2008.
BLANDFORD, Bruce. 1921-2008. Peacefully on Friday, September 5, in his eighty-sixth year at St. Anne's Military Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Martha Bruce. Loving uncle of Gordon (Karen) of Vancouver BC, Carol, Bill (Cecile) and Bob Bruce of Peterborough, and cousin of Ann (Guy) Rochefort. Special friend of Florence Collins of Plattsburgh NY. Served overseas with the 17th DYRCH 3rd, Cdn Div. Visitation will take place at the Mount Royal Chapel on Wednesday, September 10, at 10 a.m. followed by funeral ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont, Quebec, (514-279-6540). Burial at Field of Honour to be annonced. Sincere thanks to Dr. Nguyen and the exceptional caregivers on 2B and the loving kindness of volunteer Mary Griffith. In lieu of flowers Donations made to the Veterans Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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September 15, 2008

Roger Bednarchuk posted to the memorial.

September 14, 2008

GREYHOUND DRIVERS REUNION CLUB posted to the memorial.

September 13, 2008

Lynda Parker posted to the memorial.

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Roger Bednarchuk

September 15, 2008

We lost a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Roger Bednarchuk, Greyhound driver and Mariette St-Georges

GREYHOUND DRIVERS REUNION CLUB

September 14, 2008

ALL OF WE RETIRIES OF GREYHOUND BUS LINES ACROSS CANADA AND THE U.S.A. ARE SADDEN IN LOOSING A GREAT GUY. BRUCE WAS AND IS LOVED BY OUR BROTHERHOOD OF OVER FIFTY YEARS. WE ALL WISH HIM PEACE AS HE JOINS HAZEL,HE WILL BE MISSED.

Lynda Parker

September 13, 2008

Uncle Bruce was a second father to me and a great friend of my parents. He was at our house the day I was born and I have fond memories of him all throughout my childhood and adult life. I'll never forget the times spent in his "loggies". He and Hazel were such an amazing couple and it gives me peace to know that they are once again together. I love you Uncle Bruce and will miss you very much.

Katharine Montgomery

September 12, 2008

I was very sad to hear of Bruce Blandford's death. He was a very close friend of my late husband Lee Montgomery. I have many memories of good times together with Bruce. The last time was in July, 2000 when I visited Bruce and Hazel with my daughters Diana and Anne. I will always remember him in my heart,goodbye Bruce from your friend Kay Montgomery.

Anne Montgomery

September 12, 2008

Bruce was a great friend of Leland and Katharine Montgomery, the parents of Diana, Christine and myself, Anne.He was in the same Regiment as my Dad and they kept each other strong throughout those difficult times.Dad died in 1989 in Vancouver, BC. and Bruce came to pay his last respects and gave us his warm heart and sincere support which meant so much to us all especially my Mother. The friendship never died and we visited Hazel and Bruce in 2000 in his wonderful log cabin in Quebec, the happy memories still remain with me.Thank you Bruce for being such a kind and generous soul, it was a pleasure to have known you. Yours sincerely Anne Montgomery.

Bill Piette

September 11, 2008

we are all so sorry to here Bruce has left us. We know he has left us for a better place. We have many good times to remember with him. Bruce was a real gentleman. We will all miss him immensely. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Guy Bugeaud G.H. busdriver
Bill Piette V.T. busdriver

Ernie Moore

September 10, 2008

A sad good-bye to my wartime buddy in the l7th Hussars. We remained close post war friends and spent many happy times when he came to Florida in the winter season, playing golf and enjoying ourselves at the "Cricketers Pub" along with other visiting Hussars and wives...........Many a rollicking sing song did we have at this Pub along with the fish and chips.........So I say "So long Brucie Boy "......we ran a good race and it was swell while it lasted!!! Your old Buddy, Ernie

Doug and Gloria Wilson

September 10, 2008

We have been good friends with Bruce for over 45 years and he was our neighbour for most of our time in Ste Adele. He was always called Uncle Bruce by our Children Bob and Debbie and we felt he was part of our Family. We have very fond memories of lots of laughs and happy times spent in his company.It was an honour and a privilege to have known him. Doug worked for many years with him at the Greyhound Lines. After moving to England we kept in touch with him over the years. We have all lost a true and fine gentleman. We will miss him very much.

Doug and Gloria Wilson
Lincoln. England

Carol Pelletier

September 9, 2008

Bruce was a friend of my Mom and Dad's for years. He came to visit us when I was a child....before he was married to Hazel so you know how long ago that was. As a child, I thought he was Clark Gable. Such a nice man. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

The Pelletier Family,Hemmingford, Quebec

Norman & Madeleine Davidson

September 9, 2008

We offer our sincere condolences to the family. We were introduced to Bruce and Hazel by our brother-in-law, Ernie Moore. Ernie and Bruce served together with the 17th DYRCH. We have fond memories of socializing with Bruce and Hazel at armoury reunions and at their home.

WILLIAM DUFOUR

September 9, 2008

OUR FRIENDS ACROSS CANADA AND THE USA HAVE LIFTED OUR GLASS TO THE FINEST GENTELMAN WE KNOW.
WE HAVE RODE ON HIS COAT TAILS AND WERE LOOKED AS CHARMING, BECAUSE OF THE PRESENCE OF BRUCE.
WE WILL MISS OUR FRIEND INDEED.

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September 15, 2008

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September 14, 2008

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