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Richard T. "Dick" Bruce

Richard Bruce Obituary

BRUCE, RICHARD T. "DICK," 80, of Louisville passed away Monday, September 18, 2006 at Norton Healthcare Pavilion. A native of Harden , England. He was a retired mechanical engineer from Rohan and Haas Chemical company. He was also a member of the British Merchant Marines and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife the former, Beverly "Jane" Acy; daughter, Fiona Cissell (Larry); son, Richard T. Bruce III; stepson, John Roger Carlton (Sharon); also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 1925 Lewiston Dr., cremation to follow. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Wednesday at Keenan's Funeral Home, 4724 Dixie Hwy, Rockford Ln. Memorial gifts to Hospice of Louisville.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Sep. 19, 2006.

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Patricia Carlton

September 19, 2006

Dick, we all will miss you and your wonderful big heart. You were loved by your family and all who you made laugh. Thank you for being there for my family and myself. I also want to thank your family who took us in to their hearts. I love you all. With deepfelt sorror in your loss, Patti

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