Bruce Elphinstone

Bruce Elphinstone obituary

Bruce Elphinstone

Bruce Elphinstone Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Aug. 29, 2015.
Bruce Elphinstone May 19, 1941 - August 22, 2015 Bruce passed away in Sechelt, BC. Survived by spouse of 50 years, Anna, son Scot (Diahanna), daughter Sloane (Jason), grandchildren Eamon & Ayla. Also by sister Sheila Turgeon (Nic), nephews & other family. Bruce spent most of his life fighting to improve working & living conditions, whether as a young IWA plywood worker or as Health & Safety Director for the BC Federation of Labour. He will long be remembered as a courageous & gentle man. A memorial will be held on Sunday Sept. 20th at 2pm at Queen's Park Centennial Lodge in New Westminster.

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9 Entries

September 20, 2015

Many a pint we had together at the "Fireside". Sincere condolences to Anna and family.

Jim Connelly (Labatt's Ret.)

Bill Engleson

September 11, 2015

Another strong unionist gone. Take care Bruce. Safe Journey. My condolences, Anna and family.

Darlene Robertson/Jonas

September 3, 2015

Bruce was a wonderful mentor to me in the days when we were fighting for violence in the workplace legislation. Even though I haven't seen him in years I can still picture him and hear his voice. Love to you Anna and your family.

Larry Stoffman

August 31, 2015

Bruce gave great leadership to the our workers' health and safety movement in B.C. and Canada. He was always a friend and a mentor to many . We fought and won many battles together. You will be missed.
Sincere condolences to all the family

Bob Wilson

August 31, 2015

Always enjoyed Bruce as a co-worker at HEU. My condolences to the family.c

Roy Graham

August 30, 2015

Bruce was a great advocate for working people, he inspired me to get involved assisting injured workers in my Union Local 300 (Brewery Workers) and I am forever grateful for his mentoring, sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Roy Graham
President Local 300

Cynthia Ammann

August 29, 2015

I had the privilege of working with Bruce during his time at the HEU.

May he rest in peace.

larry kaila

August 29, 2015

we be sadly missed thank you brother

Paul Lowther

August 29, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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