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BRUCE LERNER Obituary
1948 - 2014
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the age of 65. He died at his cottage on Lac Gustave doing what he loved best. He leaves behind his companion Kerstin Essig, his children Jeff, Greg and Shannon Lerner, the mother of his children Linda Lafond, and his sister Joslyn Nucci (Jim) as well as nieces and nephews. He will sadly be missed by numerous friends from the Pointe- Claire Curling Club, Kirkland Men's Slo Pitch, the Poolsters and his Bridge club to mention only a few. A casual Celebration of Life Service will be held at Collins Clarke MaGillivray White funeral home on Friday, July 25, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Private Funeral Service on Saturday for family and close friends at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kurling for kids.
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October 1, 2014
I just heard of Bruce's passing to The Lord. He was a friend, a good friend, who always kept me smiling with his upbeat attitude about life. Rip my friend
Glenn tester
Jeff Lerner
August 26, 2014
Coming to read all of these messages really helps. I love to hear all the stories.
Nelson Mizener
August 19, 2014
I just learned of Bruce's passing and wish to express my deepest sympathies to the Lerner Family.
Shannon Lerner
August 10, 2014
I miss you every single day poppa.
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Nancy Lord
August 4, 2014
It was with great sadness that I heard of Bruce's passing. It was always a pleasure to see him at the Bridge table and at the Curling Club with his nice smile and kind words.
My heart goes out to his family. You will be miss my friend. RIP
Tania Courte Raymond Turcotte
August 4, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to his family. We only knew Bruce from his dock at the lake. We would always see him with a good book and a fishing line near by. He truly looked in his element. Rest in peace.
Debbie Hanney
August 2, 2014
My deepest condolences. I have fond memories of Bruce from my ball playing days when we all, thru Linda, played ball for Consolidated Bathurst .. What good times we had !!! was so shocked to hear he had passed. Sorry for your loss.
Gary Kenyon
July 28, 2014
I have not seen Bruce since the Loyola days and that was a "little" while ago. Still, I have fond memories of him as a genuinely friendly person and fun to be with. Peace to his family and friends.
Donna, Martin, Amanda Rourke
July 26, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathy to Jeff, Greg, Shannon, and Linda.
We watched Bruce's three children grow up on Bonaventure Street and the Lerner family were wonderful neighbours.
We were shocked to hear the sad news, Bruce will be missed by all.
Fran Wilansky
July 26, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the family. Bruce always had a joke to tell or advice to give me at the bridge table. It was a pleasure to take a top from him. He will be missed. Wish we could have a redeal. Rip
July 26, 2014
We have very fond memories of Bruce from the Pointe Claire Curling Club. Our deepest sympathies to the Lerner family.
Chuck and Anne Muggeridge
Gita Ronn
July 25, 2014
My heartfelt condolences go out to Bruce's family and friends. I will surely miss Bruce at the bridge games, sadly Gita
Maureen Gurevitch
July 25, 2014
So very difficult to lose those we love. My heart aches for the family. Bruce was lots of fun at the bridge table, as well as a very good player !! I will miss him.
Pete and Sue Gibson
July 25, 2014
My condolences to all of the family. He will be sadly missed by all. Rest in peace my friend.
Fore!
Gary Chute
July 25, 2014
My sympathies go out to the Lerner family and friends at this time.
I was shocked at this news and I will miss you Bruce.
Bruce helped me get the products we needed for the Sunday Curling Gang Golf Tournament that raised over $6250 last year for the K4K Foundation.
I imagine he will be striking the ball on the sweet spot and shooting under par everyday from now on. Always thinking of you Bruce.
Robert Sears
July 25, 2014
My heartfelt condolences go out to Bruce's family and friends. Bruce was a great man who will be dearly missed.
Yolanda Schneider, Manager, Glenmore CC
July 25, 2014
On behalf of the Glenmore Curling Club I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to Bruce's family and friends. Bruce was a true Gentlemen and we will remember his infectious smile. We will all put in an extra effort in his memory during Kurling 4 Kids. Bruce, you will be missed. RIP.
Dennis & Tina Timmons
July 25, 2014
I only knew Bruce around the softball field but always respected his opinions from first base. He will be sorely missed.
Our condolences to his family.
RIP Bruce, in that diamond in the sky.
Josee DiTomasso
July 25, 2014
We, at Lerner Promotions, will miss him dearly. Our deepest condolences to the family. We will miss you!
Laura Thomson
July 25, 2014
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. I will be holding you in my thoughts, Kerstin.
Lynda Basler , Alain Caron
July 25, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences to Bruce's family and friends. He will be missed at the lake.
kathy lamb
July 25, 2014
To Bruce,s family please accept the warmth of a very heart felt hug from kathy and allan, we will miss seeing him sitting in his comfy chair down by the lake
Kathy Lamb
July 25, 2014
Allan and i have been on lake gustave since 1981 and came to know and appreciate having Bruce on the lake, i woul often see him sitting in hits lawn chair down by the water edge just enjoyoying the peace of the paradise we at the lake love and cherish. I will miss that sight
July 24, 2014
May the support of friends and family and precious loving memories strengthen you.
I have fond memories of Bruce and the parties of Theta Sigma.
I would like to imagine that Mike greeted Bruce with the "secret" handshake in heaven.
God Bless,
Anne McGarr
Louise & Richard Charron
July 24, 2014
We will really miss Bruce at the lake. How he loved heading straight for the dock, casting his fishing rod, settling down in his chair with a good book and waiting patiently and hopefully to catch a fish! Thanks to Bruce, we got to eat some of that trout!It will probably take a while before we get used to going down to our dock and not to expect to see him by the lake. Our deepest condolences....
Neil and Gina Nicholson
July 24, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Bruce's family. We have many great memories from the curling rink with Bruce. It didn't matter how big the moment or how important the game his final words before heading down the ice were "have fun!". It helped put things into perspective for someone who tended to get a little intense on the ice. Brucie, I have never forgotten that and try to use that motto in my curling games today. RIP friend. We will miss you.
July 24, 2014
We are all very saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. Our whole family played sports together with Bruce back in the Westmount Park days. RIP good buddy.
The Sherriffs family of Westmount
Lucky & Helene
July 24, 2014
I was saddened by the news and although we only met a few times Bruce had left such a positive impression being the gentlemen he was. To all your loved one's our prayers are with you, God Bless and RIP Bruce.
DOUG WATSON
July 24, 2014
shocked to hear of the passing of Bruce,i have many fond memories of playing softball & football with him,condolences to his entire family
Bob Brault
July 24, 2014
To Brice's family and friends, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Bruce was a special guy who always made me feel good. I have so many fond memories of Bruce ; playing softball in Westmount Park, enjoying a game of heart at his parents' house on Grey Avenue, winning the chariot race for Theta Sigma at the Loyola Winter Carnival, and so many more. Bruce was a great friend.
Andrew Bosse
July 24, 2014
My deepest condolences to Greg, Shannon, Jeff and Linda. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. He was a great man, and I'll always remember his warm personality and great sense of humor.
July 24, 2014
I am of heavy heart with this news Bruce was a warm and welcoming friend he will be greatly missed our love goes to his beautiful family
Love to all Jo-Anne & Doug
Brigitte Brokamp
July 23, 2014
Sad to hear about Bruce's passing. Always fun to meet him at the bridge table. Condolences to the family
Brigitte Brokamp
Elisabeth & Noel Smits-Brousseau
July 23, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to all the family, it is a great loss. He was a great gentleman, knew how to make people smile. And lots of fun at the bridge table. We have known him for many years and he was a special person.
Elisabeth and Noel
Flo Lubiner
July 23, 2014
My deepest condolences to Bruce's family & friends. Bruce will be greatly missed but never forgotten. I will miss his smiling face & always great humour & even Bridge will not be the same without him.
John Manning
July 23, 2014
Bruce's passing was a great shock to me, I enjoyed our short meetings together as I have been involved with him and Kerstin as their Immigration Consultant. They were looking forward to a long life together. Kerstin; my thoughts are with you and do not worry about your future I will help you. Sincerely
Deirdre Potash
July 23, 2014
I was deeply saddened by the news of Bruce's passing. My heart felt condolences to Jeff, Greg, Shannon and Linda. He had an infectious warm smile and was an important and positive presence in my children's (Meghan and Morgan) lives as they were growing up. Deirdre
Donna Hedge
July 23, 2014
My deepest condolences to Bruce's family and friends.
Cathy Bonneville
July 23, 2014
Deepest sympathies to Kerstin and Bruce's family. I will miss him at the curling club.
Pat Sadler
July 23, 2014
My condolences to Bruce's family.
We worked in the same building.
Glenn Greenshields
July 23, 2014
My deepest sympathies to you all. Bruce was a respected Alumni Advisor when I was active in Theta Sigma fraternity at Concordia and his contributions were always well-appreciated.
Gerry Lafferty
July 23, 2014
Condolences to the Lerner family. Bruce sure could make me laugh! A real loss to Montreal curling.
July 23, 2014
Sorry to hear of Bruce's passing we knew Bruce at the St. Laurent curling club in the mid 70's. A great and fun person. He will always be remembered in our hearts. Sympathies to the Lerner family from Karen Martel and Raymond Gauvin. we are in Maine so won't be able to attend the funeral.
July 23, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Kerstin and family. We will miss him at the curling club. His leadership and support for Kurling for Kids will also be greatly missed.
John Race & Jeanny Houde
Diane Gormley
July 23, 2014
Lou and I were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Bruce we played many bridge games against him and he was always fun at the table,a great sport and always a true gentleman. Our thoughts go out to his family and especially to Josyln at this very sad time. We are thinking of you. Diane Gormley & Lou MacNeil
Don Carroll
July 23, 2014
Sad to learn of Bruce's passing. Our condoleances and best wishes to the family & loved ones, Don & Chris Carroll
Lorraine Chiasson
July 23, 2014
I am deeply saddened by Bruce's passing. He was a supplier and friend when I worked at ICN Canada and Valeant Canada for over 20 years. He would drop in just to say hi. He always kept his customers on a personal level. I know he had a heart attack several years ago but he was doing so well with the weight loss and he quit smoking. Oh Bruce, I am going to miss you. You will be forever in our hearts.
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