Charles Bruce Grundy

Miss and love you so much !! Your always in my thoughts

You are always in our thoughts and prayers

Dear Bruce,

Another year and now it is four. It's not the kind of anniversary anyone looks forward to celebrating, but it is an occasion for remembrance. Bruce, you are not only remembered, but loved and you always will be. Thinking of you today and everyday.

Happy Birthday Uncle Bruce
You are always in our thoughts and prayers
Love you forever and always
Joyce, Rodney, Sheldon, Melissa and Noelan

Dear Bruce,

Happy Birthday Sweetheart.

Dear Bruce,

Three years ago today I held you in my arms as you slipped away. I will never forget that moment and how life changed in a heartbeat. I will love you until my last breath and miss you always.

Dear Bruce,

Three years ago today I held you in my arms as you slipped away. I will never forget that moment and how life changed with a heartbeat. I will love you until my last breath and miss you always.

Dear Bruce,

Thinking of you today, and always. You are never more than a heartbeat away. Happy Valentine's Day Sweetheart.

Dear Bruce,

Thank you for watching over me when I needed you the most. You have shown me strength and courage that I was not able to find in myself. I will always love you.

Dear Bruce,

It is with all my heart that I send you my love, hoping that you'll always carry my smile with you, for all we have meant to each other.

Thinking of you and the special times we all shared throughout the summer months. Our thoughts and prays are always with you.

Dear Bruce,

Another month passes. Remembering the memories always.

Dear Bruce,

You will, forever, be in my heart. Thinking of you always. I miss you.

Happy Birthday Bruce.. Great day.. Enjoy it all..

As posted on Facebook,

Happy 57th Birthday Daddy!

I love you.

Dear Bruce,

I am so glad that you were born. You brightened my life and filled it with joy.

Dear Bruce,

Dear Bruce,

You were an amazing father and continue to be an inspiration to Shannon.
I know that you are watching over us. I know that you share the pride that I have in our daughter. She is so much a part of you that I treasure both of you through her.

Thank you for such a special gift.

Happy Father's Day!

Dear Dad,

Any man can be a father, but only a man as special as you could be a dad. And I'm greatful that you were mine.

Thank you for everything daddy. I will treasure you always.

Happy Father's Day!

Dearest Bruce,

Happy 27th Anniversary My Angel!

I will love you forever.

Dear Bruce,

Seasons have come and gone without you. Spring is suppose to be a time of life and renewal. Since you have passed, these months are now less defined for me.
I try to find new meaning when I feel the rainfall; when I see the sunshine; when I hear the birds sing.

I renew in the memories. They're what I have; what you have left for me. I get through my day when I wake to the sound of the robins singing. I smile when I see them in the garden and I think of you. They hold meaning of the promise you keep and I know that you are with me.

Memories of you renew me. Memories of you live inside me...And I am greatful.

From May 5, 2012

The photo on my fridge was taken during one of your re-enactments. You seem confident, happy and with purpose. It puts a smile on my face every morning and reminds me to always strive for the same.

Miss you so much Bruce. Can't believe it has been two years.

As posted on Facebook,

From May 1, 2012

Hey there.. long time no talk.. I felt especially close to you today for some reason.. maybe just knowing you were close... missing you and your smile.. The hugs.. and the friendship.. Missing you ...

As posted on Facebook,

The memories of all the great times we've shared together will be in our hearts forever and always

I miss you Uncle Bruce and you will never be forgotten. Two years and we still have trouble accepting you're no longer with us , which you are one way or another, love you ... the impact you have made will never fade and your family will always be thinking about you. May 3, 2012.

May 3, 2012

Two years ago my life changed forever. I lost my hero, but I gained a guardian angel! I miss you more with every day that passes. I love you daddy!

My Darling Bruce,

Especially remembering you on this day ~ with a heartful of memories...

"Sorrow breaks seasons and reposing hours, Makes the night morning, and the noontide night”.

William Shakespeare


Bruce, I miss you so much. Not a day, nor a moment dreaming, passes without thoughts of you.

Dearest Bruce,

~I dropped a tear into the sea. When you find it I will stop missing you.~

Shannon took me to Cuba for a week to celebrate my birthday. We had a special time. The only thing that was missing was you. I thought of you everyday and drew my dear angel in the sand. I know that you were with me when the musician played our song.

Soon after it was Valentine's Day which, of course, was not the same without you. You made each day feel like Valentine's Day, so we never needed just one day. You captured my heart and held it always. I will treasure our love forever.

Now it's been twenty-two months and everyday without you seems to have stopped the hands of time. Time has passed by yet has stood still.

I miss you with all my heart.

Dearest Bruce,

2012 ~ May the Angels bring to you my warmest thoughts and blessings for the New Year.

Thinking of you always. I miss you.

Dear Bruce,
Merry Christmas,
We are all really missing you and missing spending time together over the holidays, you will ALWAYS been in our hearts, prays and memories forever and always throughout the year.
love you always.

Dear Bruce,

Christmas without you here with me,
can never possibly be the same.
But, I carry an Angel within my heart;
one so precious, who has your name.

An Angel is forever watching over me,
at Christmas time and over the year.
Although you can't be here any more,
inside my heart, you are so very near.

There is no special present for you,
wrapped under my Christmas tree.
But, I have a greater gift to give to you,
all the love you can still feel from me.

No, Christmas time without you here,
could not ever possibly be the same.
But, I have had the precious gift of you, and the memories and love, will remain.

Merry Christmas to You in Heaven, My Love.

Dear Bruce,

It has been nineteen months and the holidays are now approaching once again.

We put up the Christmas tree and it has been simply adorned with lights and your memorial ornament.

The shopping is done and the presents are wrapped.

The only thing that is missing...is you.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." (Thomas Campbell)

Bruce, you will forever live in mine.

On this day; Our special day. Everyday.

People are haunted by the vastness of eternity: Will our actions echo across centuries? Will strangers hear our names long after we are gone? And wonder who we were, how bravely we fought, and how fiercely we loved?

Bruce,

You left a legacy with every life that you touched. You will be remembered. Your name continues to be spoken with profound admiration and respect. Memories of you will be shared. You were our hero. We remain painfully aware of how hard you fought, and we are most blessed for the way that you loved.

You will be loved forever.

Missing you always!!

"There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone,the light remains."

"Tears are words the heart can't express."

Dear Bruce,

"Memories are photgraphs taken by the heart to make special moments last forever".

There is not a day that passes that I don't think of you. I remember all the special times that we spent together and the absolute joy that you brought to my life.

On that note, Shannon and I celebrated her birthday on the 12th. It was low key. We had lovely dinner out and you would be happy to know that I made an extra special effort to bake her a cake. Nothing as fancy as what you two became use to, but it was home made. As you know store bought will never do!

I thought of you and how you were always willing to be my taste tester. I can still picture the grin on your face when I appeared with an icing sample piled high upon a spoon. And when you were finished and I asked for your opinion, you would always say that, 'It was good; for a taste'. You alway could get me to give you more!

I will get back to cooking and baking, I promise. I know how much you loved everything that I made. With very few exceptions, I'm just not ready yet. Nothing is the same, having to do it without you. I do know how much it would mean to you for me to continue following my passion in the kitchen and I won't disappoint you, but I just need more time.

This past weekend Shannon and I continued with our CNE traditions. Not the same without you of course, but we did have a nice day together.

Shannon is good at reaching out to me at just the right times. She has treated me to a few of her well timed 'just because days'. She has surpised me with dinner and little treats. I think that she senses my really difficult days no matter how hard I try to conceal them. She is a special young lady and you would be proud.

The third and the eighth came and went and it's as if time has stood still. I can't believe that fifteen months have already passed. It feels like it was just yesterday. It still feels so fresh. I miss you more and more each day.

You were and always will be my everything. Thank you for all the special moments. I will treasure the memories forever.

My Dearest Bruce,

“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.”

...and another month passes.

July 1, Canada Day, was always a special day for us. You were a proud Canadian. I placed red and white roses and a Canadian flag at your grave. I knew how much that would mean to you.

Of course, the third was a difficult day. Shannon and I took more flowers to you then and again on the eighth. Although we know that you are always with us, no matter where we are, it does give us a sense of closeness and comfort to 'meet' with you there.

We visit with you often. I make a point to reach out to you on the twelfth. No matter the month, this was a number that you and I held dear.

You touched the lives of many. I can't talk to anyone without them speaking of you. You are missed. Steve Gilbey recently made a donation in your memory through the Federated Health Charities at work. I was very touched, as I know that you would be.

Shannon treated me to a 'just because' day. We had brunch together. She bought me flowers and a lovely necklace that was a touching reminder of the cloud formation we first saw over the cemetary. It was a cross between an angel and a dove. The necklace is remarkably similar. Among other things, Shannon has your thoughtfulness. You taught her well. We talked a lot about you and what you brought to our lives. It was a special day.

You will always be remembered and we will love you forever.

Dear Bruce,

Another month has come and gone. I miss you as much as ever. There are some enteries still to come marking the sad anniversary of your passing, but I wanted to get my entry in this month so I am doing it today and the others will follow in time.

Everyday without you is a difficult one and I am resigned to know that the third day will always be especially hard. The eighth day is another of those days, particularly in June. Not only does it mark the anniversary of your burial, but marks our wedding anniversary as well. I kept flowers at my desk in your honour, as I often do.

A lot has happened this month. Your Uncle Jim passed away just over a week following the anniversary of your passing. This was especially emotional during an already difficult time. His passing also came just a couple of days before the anniversary of your dad`s passing and his visitation was on the anniversary of my father`s death and in the same funeral home as my dad. I know that you were there for Uncle Jim at his passing. The two of you had developed such a special bond. I appreciated, as did you, the support that he gave to you and how you returned the support during his illness, in spite of your own health. While neither of you still need the Noni juice that Uncle Jim provided, I hope the two of you have been sharing great wine.

I had an interesting encounter with a stranger. I was shopping and passed by a shop that I had intended to go into initially, but decided not to after all. As a walked a considerable distance away I was drawn back to it and went in. A woman, who was also shopping, engaged me in a conversation about cooking. Although the details of the conversation are neither signicant nor important, what she said next was profound. She told me that you were watching over me and that I was preparing to nuture again by cooking, something that I haven`t done since your passing. She told me that you were watching over me as we spoke. I asked her how she knew all of this. She told me that it was her `job`; that she was a spiritualist and that she `talks to dead people`. She went on to tell me that we have suffered a great deal of loss since your passing, which of course was true, and that as such you were acting as `gate keeper` to help those we knew and loved cross over. You can imagine my reaction. Although I already knew that you are with me everyday, I felt a greater sense of peace and tranquility the rest of that day.

Shannon and I attended the Saturday of Black Creek weekend and we did it in kit. We were greeted with a great deal of support and everyone spoke of you with fond memories. I wore your Serjeant`s sash drapped over my apron string and Shannon wore your neck roller over hers. We had a special connection with you that day and we toasted to your memory. Black Creek and Father`s Day will never be the same without you.

On a happier note Shannon graduated from her Law Clerk program and obtained honours. That, along with her Honours BA and you as her guardian angel, I know that she will go on to do great things. I know that you are as proud of her as I am. We are blessed to have such a wonderful daughter.

This past weekend Shannon and I attended an unveiling ceremony of the Wall of Memories at Glendale Memorial Gardens, Glenview Memorial Gardens` affiliate cemetary. Your name is on that wall. The service was lovely; complete with the release of doves. Dean came as well. The following is a poem that was written for the dedication ceremony:

Honour the names of loved ones lost
their names etched in the wall-
The memories of those we loved
in granite standing tall.

Remembering when you were here
the times we spent together-
The moments that we held so dear
are in our hearts forever.

Never alone, never forgotten
all are held so dear-
Now on this wall they are remembered
every day, each year.

Six thousand names of those we loved
are etched into these walls-
These walls of granite memories
a tribute to them all.

H. Lockwood

I will love you forever and forever you will be remembered.

"Death is a veil which those who live call life; They sleep, and it is lifted."

A year ago today we laid you to rest; sleep well My Darling.

I will forever keep you in my heart and in my dreams.

You live inside the hearts of the ones that love you most;
But I will love and miss you forever uncle Bruce.

I cant bielive how long its been, I remeber around this time in season, going fishing the first time grown up with uncle Bruce , in Caledon at Glen Haffy I bielive its called and aunt Donna, and shannon came aswell and I had alot to learn and uncle bruce was there to teach me, step by step and by the end of it i was starting to get the hang of it. I remeber near the end of are fishing trip it started pooring rain, and all of us runing back to the car holding our fishing gear, by the time we got to the parking lot we had stopped running because we were so wet ha, despite the weather it was really fun, and finally learned the need to knows in fishing , and got all my fishing gear as a gift aswell ill never forget it, it doesn't feel like a distant memory feels like it just happened when going through my mind.
always thinking of you love you uncle Bruce.

I can't believe a year has passed us by so fast. The other day I was telling Rodney it was coming up and he too couldn't believe how fast it went by.
No matter how much time will pass us by I'm so glad I will always have all the great thoughts and memories of the time we shared together and that even though you were taken away from us no one can take away the memories we shared, they will be with us each and every day, forever and always!
We love and miss you so very much.

May 3, 2011


My Dearest Bruce,

I can't believe that a year has passed. It seems like just yesterday; that time has stood still and I am merely re-living a moment.

You continue to be my strength and inspiration. Thoughts of you are what get me through these dark days. I draw inner peace knowing that you are with me in spirit and watching over me always. I feel your presence every day.

In our shortened life together we shared precious moments that became perfect memories that now are timeless treasures. Some gifts you hold in your hands while others you hold in your heart. Your were my perfect gift and how I miss you.

I was blessed to have you as my husband. You were and always will be the love of my life.

Until we are together again some day...

Forever treasured. Forever loved. Forever missed.

It's hard to believe it has been a year when every day feels like an eternity!

Thank you for the angel. I will wear it and treasure it, and you, always.

I miss you with all my heart.

It's hard to believe one year has passed. Thinking of you everyday.

Beautiful Donna - I miss him. I am so very sorry.

Donna, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Boy, how time flies, my friend. May 3 will always be a memorable day for me as it's also my dad's birthday--you're two great men who've helped make me into who I am today. May God bless your soul, and He bring peace to Donna and Shannon always.

Bruce: An anniversary that came far too soon,but one we will never forget. One year ago today a great man passed from our midst to now watch over us. The smile, the laughter, the friendship... all great memories of a great man.. Missing you Bruce.
Love Ginny

It's days like this you wish you could go back and laugh a little louder, smile a little brighter, and spend more time with your family!! I wish I had a chance to get to know my Uncle Bruce better than I did. Life's too short. Today I'm Missing and Loving you Uncle Bruce... Rest in Peace xo

My Prayers are with you. Have your glass of wine and remember how he made us smile, understood and respected everyone he ever met. I Pray for him and you each day. God Bless you.

You're in our prayers often, but especially today. You stay strong Donna, and don't ever forget how much Bruce was loved, or how much we all love you.

I'll drink a beer today to Bruce, like we used to do "over the back fence" ! It just won't quite taste the same though. We'll keep smiling because that's what we always did with him - keep the fun going. I won't stay depressed - I'm happy for the good times.

That darn rain is getting in my eyes! Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate the thoughts and prayers.

The year went by, filled with the thoughts and prayers of people who love you. Thinking of you today, and this moment.

You're stronger than you know.

Today is not the kind of anniversary you celebrate; it's one that you endure.
Where did the year go and why did it take my heart?

Bruce:
What can I say that hasn't been said a million times over. You are an amazing man and I miss your smile, your hugs and the friendly conversation. Having said that, I know that you are around. I know that you are looking over all your friends. I miss you friend, and if only life were fair. You would be here with us still.
Know that You are always in my thoughts.

You are a special man Bruce.

Guardian Angel

Though you cannot see me
I am always with you
Though you cannot hear me
I am listening to you
When darkness surrounds you
I will be your eyes
When sickness overcomes you
I will make you strong
When your shoulders are laden
I will lighten your load
If danger approaches
I will protect you
When you are sad and lonely
I will comfort and wipe your tears
When the road seems long and dreary
I will shorten your journey
And whenever you need me, do not despair
I will always be there for you
For I am your Guardian Angel

Donna and Shannon - you will always have a very special Guardian Angel watching over you. Love to you both.

Bruce You were first and always a good man who always did what was right. I cannot say how much you will be missed. God Bless you , and may God care for Donna in your seperation greg Parnham

Dear Bruce,

For eleven months I have not been alone, for you are always with me, but I am lonely without you.

I know in my mind that you are in a better place, but in my heart there is a whole world empty without you.

"Death is the veil which those who live call life; They sleep, and it is lifted.". Percy Bysshe Shelley

Rest well My Love. Remembering you always.

My Dearest Bruce,

I miss you with all of my heart. But whenever I feel your loss, it is in my heart where I find you.

Bruce I can't believe you are gone. The 'dinner' guys from AT&T days only recently found out; so sorry for our late thoughts.
Bruce you had the most incredible way of making everyone feel like your friend the moment they sat down with you; maybe even a little like their father. I always found your common sense and calm an inspiration that I utilize to this day.
Really my thoughts are with Donna and Shannon. They should know how you gushed about them in our daily conversations at the office many years ago. The topic was always family, ringette (oh Shannon is working so hard getting so good) or the Yorkers.
Rest well my friend you have left this world a far better place.

Happy Valentine's Day Sweetheart!

Just when I thought there were no words that could express to others the love that we shared...

This is what I posted following your ultimate display of love:

'…and the card read, ‘To My Valentine, Donna. With Love From Heaven. Eternally Yours, Love, Bruce'...Today I received a dozen long-stemmed red roses from Bruce. Yes, Bruce! The card was written in his own handwriting and upon calling the florist, I learned that this was arranged by Bruce just prior to his first surgery in 2008, should anything ever happen to him!

Kudoos to the florist for making it happen and I can't imagine anything more touching and romantic than this. Thank you Bruce! And thank you for making every day that we were together feel like Valentine's Day!'

I think that does says it all! Thank you for loving me. You will always be the love of my life!

Dear Bruce,

Today I milestone nine months since your passing. The last time that we milestoned nine months, you blessed me with our beautiful daughter.

On Saturday she gave me flowers for my birthday and tonight I placed one on your grave.

I felt your presence as we stood in the cold air. I gazed at the stars through my many tears and knew that you came to me on the brightest one. You will always be the light of my life.

I miss you more and more each day.

Dearest Bruce,

How quickly the time has passed. Here we are eight months since your passing and still it feels like only yesterday.

Last month was particularly difficult and I couldn't stop crying enough to get through the December 3rd entry, but writing on December 25th was some how easier. I truly knew that you were in the presence of Greatness and celebrating with Angels and loved ones, and that gave me comfort; at least a little.

Perhaps it was more emotional since we were heading into the holidays knowing that we would be without you here at Christmastime. Although it will never be the same without you, we did the best that we could and included you in every way; from hanging your memorial ornament and filling your stocking to share, to setting your place at the table and toasting to your life and legacy.

Spiritually, I feel your presence every day and I know as events unfolded that you were always with me. (I start my new job tomorrow and I know how happy that makes you).

So it's another new year, but I'm not sure how I am to fill it without you. I do know that I will keep you close to my heart in all that I do, knowing that all those special feelings that I have are heavenly embraces coming from you.

Lovingly missed and forever remembered.

Christmas In Heaven

I will miss spending Christmas
With my family this year,
But I'm celebrating in Heaven
With the Angels, my Dear.

Christmas in Heaven -
All the Angels are singing,
I wish you could hear
The bells of Heaven ringing.

The Angels celebrate the
Birth of Jesus today,
They are singing His glory
In such a joyous way.

Yes, the Angels are praising
And singing in the street,
As the sparkling snowflakes
Gather 'round at their feet.

Each snowflake is designed
By the Angels with care,
Singing praises to Jesus
As they float through the air.

Although I will miss
Being with you my Dear,
I'm celebrating Christmas
In Heaven this year.

Merry Christmas My Darling. Although you are near, I wish you were here.

With Christmas Kisses...

No e-mail or internet all week! And it was important for me to be able to say that Friday was remembered as the ultimate day of all 'date days'.

It was the anniversary of the beginning of our perfect love story.

You always celebrated the anniverary of our first date, (November 12, 1977), and on Friday I celebrated you!

Albeit not the same, I spent our day with Shannon in London, Ontario at a ringette tournament; how fitting! I could almost hear you chuckle. I know that you were with me, as you always are.

Happy 33rd Sweetheart. In my heart, we will celebrate forever! I love you with all my heart.

I can't believe that it has been six months now.

A very big part of me still can't believe that you're gone, yet I feel the loneliness of your absence every day. It's like being in limbo and I can't escape it. It's a head and heart thing, I know. I won't ever let you go, yet I know that I can't have you either.

I don't know how to explain it, but this is unlike any loss through death that I have ever known. I miss you with all my heart and soul and endure a sadness that only you could truly know.

You will be forever loved and remembered and you will always be in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.

"All days are nights to see till I see thee, And nights bright days when dreams do show thee to me."

William Shakespere
Sonnet XLIII

I always feel you close at heart and hold you tight in all my dreams, yet I miss you more and more each passing day.

Remembering you always.

I have missed you and now will no longer be able to contact you. Friends for over 36 years. Enjoyed the short time together in summer 2006.

Love, Anne

"Where you used to be, there is a whole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling into at night."

I will miss you forever!

I'm sad that I couldn't get this posted yesterday, but I was thinking of you with all my heart, as I do everyday.
I came across this yesterday and it gave me comfort in knowing that you are waiting for me in a better place. For now, I'll meet you in our dreams.

Even as the sun goes down to end the light of day,
It's rising on a new horizon somewhere far away ~
And though our world seems darker for the loss of one we miss,
Our loved one's life is dawning in a brighter world than this.

I miss you.

You had a life well lived, but you were taken from us far too soon. Wishing you were here to celebrate your birthday. Happy 55th Sweetheart!

I hear a song.. I think of You.. I see a picture.. I think of you.. Take care and be well and know that I think of you often..

Thinking of you this day with the sadness of missing you, but with the love I will forever hold close in my heart.

This Father's Day, and forever, I remember...

My Father, My Friend

You were there when I needed you right from the start
A brand new daddy with love straight form the heart.
You taught me the basics with patience and care
I loved you so much for just being there.
Learning new games and teaching me how
A girl as a goalie, just look at me now.
The tears and the laughter, the hopes an the fears
The learning and dreaming over the years.
When it comes to you daddy, you're really the best
Forget all the others, you passed through the test.
With love and direction you helped me along
Giving me guidance, letting nothing go wrong.
As I become a young lady with you at my side
I say thanks for the memories and mean it with pride.
Now my love and affection will never end
Thank you for everything, my father, my friend.

I wrote this for Father's Day June 2000 and I mean it as much now, and more, this Father's Day. I miss you daddy!

Fondly remembering you over the Father's Day weekend, and always, as the most loving husband and father there ever was. I miss you!

In Remembrance of You, Sweetheart,
on Our 25th Wedding Anniversary

You are You,
I am Me,
And Together We are Us

Forever,
For Always,
For Eternity

With All My Heart,

I can't believe that it has already been a month since you passed away. I love you and miss you with every ounce of my being. With All My Heart,

Donna and Shannon,

My hearfelt condolences for your loss.I just learned of Bruce's passing today and regret I did not have the chance to personally pay my respects. Bruce will be missed in all the arenas this year! His dedication to Shannon and her Ringette career was truly impressive and his love of the game was evident.I am sure the strength that you drew from Bruce's gallant fight will guide you forward. Best regards from the entire Gaudet family.

Bruce:
A greater friend one couldn't ask for. A better role model, one will never find. Your smile and good humor is infectious. You will be missed greatly by all.
Missing you Bruce. Travel well

Love Ginny, Michael, Emilie, Elizabeth, Gregg and William Hurley

I had the great fortune of working with Bruce for the 4 years I knew him at AT&T. He was truly a gentleman, straight forward and a pleasure to work with.

I will always remember his honest, down to earth approach to solve the many problems thrown at him. At the same time we had fun working together. I will miss him a lot.

My deepest sympathy to Donna and Shannon for the loss of such a wonderful man.

My deepest sympathies to you Donna and Shannon. Bruce was one of a kind. His unwavering love and support for both of you was evident to all who knew him. He was a gentle soul who touched the lives of anyone who was fortunate enough to meet him. He will be sadly missed.

Donna and Shannon -

I was so saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. He was the reason that I went into rep ringette in the first place. I still remember my first rep game, clear as day - I was terrified, but Bruce was a calming and father-like influence on the defense bench. He was a pillar and always so positive, and such an integral part of so many of the ringette girls' childhoods, and I feel honoured to have known him.

My thoughts and energy are with you -


Anna

Donna and Shannon.
I was so saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. Bruce has always been an inspiration to me. His kindness and dedication to his family, his unwavering commitment to his friends and his incredible work ethic were qualities rarely seen with such depth. I am sorry I cannot be with you on this very sad day as I am with my wife and newborn baby boy. I can only hope he grows up to posse the same qualities we all knew and loved in Bruce. My heart is with you.
- Jonathan Prothero

Bruce was always a great help in my days with AT&T. His support made my job so much easier. He was always one of the team I could count on the most. There was no job too small for Bruce and he always put his customer's first but that was Bruce. The world was better place for having him in our lives. I have so many fond memories which I will cherish all the more.

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Deepest condolences to you both Donna and Shannon, and to your extended family. Bruce was a great guy, and thinking of him brings back many great memories of the Ringette coaching years, they seem so long ago but at the same time like it was just last week. May he rest in peace knowing he made a positive mark on the many people he touched over the years.

I had the privilege of working with Bruce for many years. He was the consummate professional, in that he was knowledgeable, dedicated and a true mentor for those that had the opportunity to work for him. But above all, he was an incredibly nice man.

Bruce will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

Deepest condolences to Donna and Shannon. Our thoughts are with you.
I cross paths professionally with Bruce almost 20 years ago and he was definitely one of the “good guys” ... solid , dedicated and trustworthy. He was definitely on my “life-raft” list of long time friends and colleagues.
Best Regards ...

Donna and Shannon
It was sad to hear from Aunt Lore that Bruce had passed.
I’ll always remember Bruce as a kind and warm soul with a loving heart towards others, always a giver with an infectious smile. I hope that the many good memories you have together help to carry you both through this most difficult time and bring comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

There is suddenly a great hole that cannot be filled. I had the pleasure of working with Bruce for a number of years. I will always remember him as a great colleague, devoted family man but most of all, a true friend who gave of himself without question.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Donna And Shannon
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Bruce's sense of humour, positive attitude and zest for life have instilled in all of us unforgettable memories! Bruce you will be missed but never forgotten!

The ringette world, in particular your friends in the Turbos family will always remember you with a smile. We were honoured to know you. Donna and Shannon, hope you cherish the good memories. Thinking of you at this difficult time, from Jess, Britt and Barb.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
It was a pleasure working with you for years. You will be missed.

Dearest Donna,
It is with sadness that I learn of Bruce's passing. My thoughts are with you and Shannon. I will always remember your beautiful wedding at the Boulevard Club and the many fun times we shared, even though it was years ago. Best, Sharon Manuel

No words can express how much Bruce's tender heart and loving smile will be missed. His wit and humor unlike any other... and patience... after all he dealt with the Grens with charm and finesse! His wisdom will remain instilled in us all forever. Know that his legacy he left will never be forgotten. He was and is an amazing inspiration to all. Much love from us all.