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Bruce EMO Obituary
Bruce is survived by his parents, Brian Parker Emo of Oakville and Barbara Goodall Emo of Westmount; his devoted longtime companion Diane Dulude of Montreal; siblings Marion of Hamilton, Stephen and his children Sydney and Gaelan of Vancouver, Heather (Lionel Comolli ) of Kingston, Alison (Sean McNabney) their children Emma and Maya of Ancaster, step sister Terri (Sid Seymour) of Burlington On; and Uncle Tom Goodall (Joan) of Kingston, their son Gregory of California.
A gathering of family and close friends will be held at a later date in celebration of Bruce's life and a tree planted in a Westmount park as a tribute to his memory.
Bruce's quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family wishes to thank the oncology teams at Sacré Coeur and Notre-Dame hospitals as well as the palliative care home support group from the CLSC du Faubourg.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
31 Entries
Bobby Ziner
September 21, 2024
Bruce was my first best friend when he lived in Toronto in his youth. Ithink of him still almost 60 years after he moved to Montreal. I remember his parents and his sister Marion. It seems like yesterday. I met him in MOntreal once about 1972 - when we both would have been about 18. I am truly sorry that I wont have the chance to remember the good old days in the early 1960s. Bobby Ziner, Toronto
Elisabeth Amey
September 5, 2013
I shall always mourn Bruce. More than a good friend and an extraordinary individual.
My heart continues to go out to the exquisite Diane. And Bruce's family.
Elisabeth.
June 19, 2013
Bruce, beaucoup de souvenirs rejaillissent, nous pensons toujours à toi, très fort. Merci pour ta présence si positive....
Hanibal, Suyin
June 1, 2013
Dear Diane,
How strange it was to hear from Frank of Bruce's passing - the last thing I expected when enquiring about an old friend who was still so young. I hear you were a rock of support to Bruce until the end, and hope you have been well supported yourself through the past year. My very best wishes to you...
Christine
Dear Bruce,
Say hello to John Fox for me. I hope you are both in bliss over the painterliness of heaven... I still have your sculpture, Girl's Head on Buoy, and will always cherish it as the beautiful piece of art it is (Diane, I believe you were the inspiration for this work, so you are cherished as well…).
I love the photo posted by Frank – thank you, Frank. I have great memories of the times we all hung out together.
Christine
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Tim G. Simpson
March 5, 2013
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Bruce was a great friend for most of our lives!
Bruce et al c1988 at 645 Wellington, studio 255
Frank Mulvey
August 2, 2012
Hi Diane. Here's a photo that I found recently (scanned from a 35mm slide). It's a slice of our lives circa 1988, when the 645 Wellington gang gathered with friends in my studio. From left to right: Angie, Regan O'Connor, Diane Dulude, Bruce Emo, Christine Sgherri, Frank Mulvey, Carl Mulvey, Hanibal Srouji, Brenda Newman and friend. I thought you might enjoy this.
Star of India (Syed)
July 31, 2012
Dear Bruce
You were one of the greatest clients seen by the Star of India staff. Over the many years you went from being a regular customer to becoming a dear family member. The staff and I would like to say that we did not serve any old customer, yet we served to a brother.
Thank you Bruce for leaving a mark in our hearts and the rest of the world.
Frank Mulvey
July 30, 2012
Hi Bruce,
Here's my vision of you. As a fellow artist: experimental and inventive with a great love for letting materials express themselves without need for polish. As a fellow construction worker in the 1980s: confident, practical and reliable when it came to building walls well and on time, despite using a crappy drill instead of a drywall driver. As a physical presence: strong and steady. As an intellect: wise, cynical and funny. As a studio neighbour: a reassuring presence on the other side of the wall, exploring and creating in your humble space. As a friend: completely trustworthy.
You always made the most of what little materials you had to build, to sculpt and to paint. You dug clay out of construction sites. You used paper pulp alone to make beautiful artwork. You layered left-over CGC plaster onto collages.
Thanks Bruce for making your mark in the world. Sorry I didn't drop by for a very long time.
I think of you often.
Lysanne Thibodeau
July 23, 2012
Cher Bruce,
Un mot pour te dire à quel point tu nous manques, ton sens de l'humour, tes histoires, tes connaissances, tes recommandations, les conversations avec toi pleine d'esprit et de jeu de mots.
Je te souhaite un bon voyage paisible, ludique et serein. Envole-toi bien.
Lysanne de Montréal
John and Terry de Castell
July 18, 2012
Through it all there was laughter, only the fondest memories remain. Vaya con Dios Bruce. Nos condoléances à Diane et à la famille. Much Love, John and Terry
George Horvath
July 14, 2012
Bon Voyage....Friend! I hope we meet again someday.
Srouji
July 1, 2012
Diane ma belle amie, votre amour était absolu, pur et magnifique jusque dans les derniers instants...
Bruce reste dans nos cœurs, toutes nos pensées vont vers toi en ce moment, nous te serons très fort dans nos bras.
June 30, 2012
Great artist and very funny man. I had a few big laughs with him. Thanks Bruce.
Janice Tayler
June 27, 2012
Bruce fut un patient qui m'a beaucoup appris comme tous ceux qui l'ont entouré de tant d'amour et d'affection. Les derniers mois de vie de Bruce me laisseront un souvenir impérissable.
Serge Daneault MD
Charleen Hodge
June 26, 2012
June 26, 2012.
Chere Diane, So many fond memories of our times together a trois. Deepest sympathies from both Pat and I on your tremendous loss. Sei immer stark!
Charleen and Pat
Burlington, Ontario
Jim Rice
June 26, 2012
Dear Marion
We are thinking of you and your family.
Love Jim and Robin
Lucie Thibault
June 25, 2012
Diane,
Je te serre très fort dans mes bras et je partage ta douleur. Je serai toujours là, quand tu auras besoin.
Je sais ce que Bruce représentait pour toi, plus qu'un ami, un confident, ton âme-soeur, ton alter-égo. Je rends hommage à cet artiste que tu aimais tant.
Lucie
Jo-Ann Mattina
June 25, 2012
Martion,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I know that this is a difficult time for you and your family but your memories and love will get you through.
Alan Iskiw
June 24, 2012
Marion, please accept my condolences on the passing of your brother. I knew he meant a lot to you as evidenced by the time you spent with him very recently. May you have positive memories of him to offset this very difficult time.
Ann Brascoupe
June 24, 2012
Marion,
My thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories of him support you during this difficult time.
Pat Mandy
June 24, 2012
Marion, may your memories of your special times together bring you comfort and peace. My condolences to your family. Although I never met Bruce, through you I learned that he was a very special person. My prayers are with you and your family
Brigitte Hellmann
June 24, 2012
Dearest Heather and Family.
We are so terribly sorry to learn of Bruce's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May you be comforted by your memories and find strength from you family and many friends.
Our deepest condolences, the Hellmann's from across the street (Kensington)
Dolce Tatlow/McKibbon
June 24, 2012
Dear Marion & Family,
So very sorry to hear about Bruce. Just seems like yesterday we were all kids going to school together.
Marisa Vocisano
June 23, 2012
For Heather
With sadness and fondness I will remember Bruce forever. My deepest condolences for the loss of your cherished brother .
Sandra Paikowsky Fox
June 23, 2012
A piece of all of our own lives has now gone with Bruce.
Sandra Paikowsky Fox
Brian Davies
June 22, 2012
Dear Brian,
Very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Many Blessings.
Brian
Ann-Marie Legault Costello
June 22, 2012
Dear Brian and family,
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
June 22, 2012
To the Emo Family,
I am so very sorry and saddened to hear of Bruce's passing and at such a young age.
Sending my sincerest thoughts and sympathies to you all.
Lorraine ( Emo ) Fraas, Gilroy, California
Elisabeth Amey
June 22, 2012
Profoundly saddened. I can only hope that Bruce's suffering was not overpowering.Fine memories of this unique, funny, good man. Sincere empathy to Diane, especially, as well as to the entire Emo family.
Elisabeth Amey
Maria Alevisatos
June 22, 2012
-- To Marion, So sorry to hear of your brother's passing.(so young) I still recall when we were in Maine together and we spoke about our mutual familes, you always showed so much love and caring for him. Please accept my condolences for you and your family.
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