Bruce Chilson

Bruce Chilson obituary, Mansfield, PA

Bruce Chilson

Bruce Chilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Bruce Chilson, age 71, of Canton, PA, was called to heaven while at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born on June 15, 1953, in Blossburg, PA, a son of Samuel I. and Marjorie (Wilcox) Chilson. Bruce was the husband of Emily (McClure) Chilson. Bruce was a beloved jokester known for his quick smile, quirky sense of humor and love for his family. He was a Navy veteran and former long-haul trucker. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his very large family. Bruce always had a smile and nice words for everyone he had ever met. He was the most kind, loving and gentle person anyone could ever meet. Bruce loved attending his annual family reunion and getting to catch up on everything from the previous year. He was a friend to everyone.
Bruce is survived by his loving wife of almost 51 years, Emily; children, Jason (Rebecca) Chilson of Mansfield, PA, Stephen (Debbie) Chilson of Roseville, PA, Elizabeth (Anthony) Norton of Canton, PA, William (Erica) Chilson of Holly, North Carolina, and Lydia (Jeremy) Landon of Canton, PA; grandchildren, Brittany, Cassandra, Jordan (Nicole), Sierra, Caitlyn (Michael), Evan, Jenna (Walter), Brenna (Matt), Mahlon, Cody, Carrie (Jacob), Madison (Leo), Cameron, William, Delainey, Lillian, Jessica (Jaden), Nathaniel, and Kylie; great grandchildren, Elaina, Summer, Ella, Nolan, Elise, Charlee, Minnie, Mya, Luke, Brynzleigh, Myles, and Marcus; siblings, Roger (Hazel) Chilson, Nora (Gerald) Walters, Dora (James) Tice, Linda (Daniel) McDonald, and Leota McClure. He was preceded in death by his loving parents; siblings, Stella Sargent, Roy, Martin, Samuel, Lawrence, Mahlon, and Richard; and grandson Justin Landon.
Friends and family are invited to call from 2:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Ward United Methodist Church, 587 Church Rd., Canton, PA. A memorial service will immediately follow at 2:30, with his son, Jason Chilson officiating. Burial will take place in Hilton Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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