Jean-Charles Bruyere

Jean-Charles Bruyere

Jean-Charles Bruyere Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2007.
BRUYERE, Jean-Charles "Chuck" M.D. F.R.C.P. (C) With his loving wife Claire (nee Gregoire) holding his hand, Chuck passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 at age 72. His children, Danielle (Andrew), Marc (Lynn), and his two buddies, grandsons Gregory and Peter, were also by his side. Son of the late Charles and Archange Bruyere. He also leaves with fond memories too numerous to list, loving sisters Michelle Carr (Robert), Francine Provencher (Robert) and brother Denis (Therese). Chuck dedicated his life to helping others. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces (Navy) until retirement in 1984 with the rank of Captain (N). He then practiced as an Internal Medicine consultant in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia until he and Claire returned home to Ottawa in 1994 where he joined the Royal Ottawa Hospital and Great West Life Insurance. Chuck was a man with a passion for life, with all who came in contact with him better because of the experience. Always quick with a joke, he was also equally at ease comforting people at their time of greatest need. Friends wishing to celebrate Chuck's life are invited to join Claire and the family at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at Ste-Genevieve Roman Catholic Church, 825 Canterbury Avenue on Saturday, December 29 at 11 a.m. Chuck and Claire were able to enjoy a further eight months of precious memories thanks to Dr Scott Laurie and the entire oncology team. Heartfelt thanks to the palliative home care support team of Drs Coulombe and Aldridge, also Anne Marie and Dominique of Bayshore Home Health. Donations in Memory of Chuck can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Royal Ottawa Hospital.

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January 8, 2008

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January 4, 2008

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December 31, 2007

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Walter Langille

January 8, 2008

Marc:

So very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad.

Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Much Love

Walter and Janice
Toronto, Ontario

Bob & Judy Carpenter

January 4, 2008

Marc,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

J.Andy Fulton

December 31, 2007

Dear Mrs Bruyere, I have fond memories of Chuck Bruyere. He looked after me when I was Maitime Commander and again when we had both retired from the Navy and I was living in Mahone Bay and you in Bridgewater.I always enjoyed his consultations where we set the world right and told great naval stories
My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of a great Father and Husband yours sincerely Andy Fulton ,Vice Admiral (retd__

brian & Angela Chutskoff

December 31, 2007

Claire, Children & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Capt(N) Bruyere, with his broad grin & his expansive knowledge of internal medicine lit-up every aspect of our duties in every posting that we shared together over my 22 year career in the RCN. May you & your family be justly granted'fair winds & a following sea'for your remaing journey without 'Chuck' at the helm.
Sincerely,
Angela & Brian Chutskoff

Betty Jones

December 30, 2007

Dear Claire
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

lise auger

December 30, 2007

Claire et sa famille,
Mes condoléances, ayant perdu Claude le 16 Décembre je comprend votre peine et je suis avec vous en pensée. Bon courage Lise Auger

Carole Jakes (Jodoin) & Family

December 29, 2007

Claire, Danielle, Marc & Family,
I was so sad to hear that Chuck had passed away, I have such fond memories of him and your family at my grandparents place during the holidays. He will forever have a special place in my heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Tina and Barry Freel

December 28, 2007

Barry and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family, We became very fond of Chuck when we came to know him at the Ottawa Senators Games always quick with a "High Five" and a bright smile.His last game was very emotional for Barry and I . We will always remember him. Our hearts go out to you all.

Pamela Simpson

December 28, 2007

Dear Claire and Family,
We were very sad to hear of Chuck’s passing. It was a wonderful privilege to have worked for him for 10 years in Bridgewater and to continue our friendship for all these years. We have so many fond memories. He was such an amazing person, so kind, always with a joke to share. He had a tremendous zest for life and lived every day to the fullest. Our lives have all been enriched having known him and he will always have a special place in our hearts.
Love,
Pamela, Wally, Peter, Elsa, Jill, Frank and Lydia

Lisa Forget

December 28, 2007

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Bruyère at GWL. I enjoyed his warm hugs and the delightful stories he told about his family, especially his grandsons. His kindness, sincerity and love for helping others have been an inspiration. I will cherish many fond memories of “Dr. B.”, a dear friend and colleague.

Mary Lou and Andy Dumas

December 28, 2007

Claire and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this time of great loss. Sincere condolences.

Michelle Boivin

December 28, 2007

Ma chère Michelle et famille,

Je pense à vous en cette période difficile. Sincères condoléances.

Amitiés. Michelle

Natasha Hamlyn

December 28, 2007

To the Bruyere Family,

My condolenscense for your loss. I have had the pleasure of knowning Dr. B (as I called him)for 7 years, through our work at GWL. To know him was to be loved by him. You were invited into his heart. He was a man who made everything around him happy. He was there anytime you needed him whether it be for advice, a shoulder or a good joke... he will be missed. We love you, we miss you but we will never forget you. Big Hugs... Nat.

Rick Pike

December 28, 2007

Dear Mrs. Bruyere and Family,

I had the honour and pleasure of working with Dr. Bruyere in Europe and at Stad Hospital. He was a saint of a man loved by all. Please accept my family's heartfelt condolences. Your pain is shared by so many.

Germain Perron

December 28, 2007

Au nom de tous les ami-e-s-bridgeurs et bridgeuses, nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille touchée par le départ de Jean-Charles.

Les bridgeurs et bridgeuses, Club de bridge Rideau

David et Virginie Rémillard

December 27, 2007

"Elle a du prix aux yeux de Dieu, la mort de ceux qui l'aiment". (Psaume 116:15)
Condoléances et bon courage à toute la famille de M. Bruyère, en particulier nos bien-aimés voisins Francine et Robert Provencher.

Thérèse et Henri Lebel-Brunet

December 27, 2007

Chère Claire, nos pensées et nos prières sont avec toi et ta famille. Jean-Charles était un rayon de soleil qui nous réchauffait le coeur et nous incitait à continuer à vivre pleinement chaque moment. Nous sommes privilégiés de l'avoir eu comme ami. Sincères sympathies.

Monique et Alain Guimont

December 27, 2007

À Claire et à la famille, toute notre sympathie à l'occasion du décès de Jean-Charles. Nous conserverons longtemps le souvenir d'un cousin sympathique que nous aimions bien.

Marie-Claire Ivanski

December 27, 2007

To Claire & Family

Our sincere condolences on your loss. He will be remembered as a great great man....
Marie-Claire & Eugene Ivanski (Bruyere)

Lorri & Gordie Giffin

December 27, 2007

Marc,Lynn & family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Please take care of each other and know that we are thinking of you at this very diffacult time.

Walter and Sylvia Brown

December 27, 2007

Our most sincere condolences on your loss. He was and will be remembered as a great man. The 1st of May will never be the same again.

Fred Ashton

December 27, 2007

To the family of Chuck Bruyere

On behalf of all 130 members of the East Coast Paramedic Association, retired military and still serving, please accept our sicere sympathies on your loss. Chuck was a great friend of the medics. He always listened to our concerns.

Fred Ashton
President

Lt(N) (Retired) Alexis Millar

December 27, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Chuck was a wonderful friend and physician and will be sorley missed.

Daniel Roy

December 27, 2007

My deepest condolences to Claire and the family. I worked with "Chuck" at Great west Life for a short period of time but he always made me laugh and gave me comfort. His jokes and humour will always remain with me.

Paul et Melissa Brazeau

December 27, 2007

Pour Claire et la famille;
Nos prières sont avec vous. Il était mon plaisir de connaitre Chuck non seulement parti de ma famille, mais aussi comme collègue de travail chez la GWL.
Prenez soins de vous.

Gary & Stephanie Plebon

December 27, 2007

I send my deepest sympathy to your entire family. I knew Dr. B when I worked at Great West Life. He will be deeply missed.

Marie and Larry McNamee

December 27, 2007

To Claire and family:

May you stand tall and proud of being so close to such a great man.

We were very fond of Chuck and enjoyed his company at the Ottawa Senator games.We were season ticket holders beside Chuck and George at the games.

His infectious smile was a pleasure each time we saw him.

May he rest in peace, knowing that he made a difference in the world and in the lives of everyone he met.

Sincerely

Marie and Larry McNamee

Robert Provencher Provencher

December 27, 2007

Hi Chuck !!

En passant, accepte ce clin d'oeil du petit Robert P.

Condoléances et salut à Claire et la famille.

Don & Karen Scott

December 27, 2007

Claire and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We are both so sorry for your loss and wanted you to know that we loved Chuck too.

Love Don and Karen

George Poitras

December 27, 2007

my sincere condolences to the family

Debbie & Robert Arsenault

December 27, 2007

Marc & Lynn,
We are saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
We love you...Deb & Rob

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