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Bruce Hedlund Obituary
His wife, Martha K. (Smith) Hedlund, passed away in 1997. He leaves his brother, Kenneth M. Hedlund and his wife Kathleen of East Longmeadow; his sister, Elizabeth A. Poirier and her husband Real of Fiskdale; his sister-in-law, Soni Christensen of New Castle, NH; and his 8 beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Col. Arthur R. Hedlund, Jr. Bruce was born in Worcester the son of the late Arthur R. and Eleanor V. (Mikoloski) Hedlund, Sr. He was a graduate of Stetson University in Deland, FL.
Bruce worked as a carpenter and construction worker for many years for various companies, retiring several years ago. He was an avid runner and ran the Boston Marathon. Bruce was devoted to his family and was his parents caretaker in their later years.
Bruce's funeral service and burial in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge, will be private. There are no calling hours.
The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.
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Dan Jalbert
July 24, 2023
Deepest condolences. Sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce. Many Tantasqua memories and images of his scooter and parties on Fisk Hill. A brilliant man Godspeed Bruce and the best to his family and friends. Dan Jalbert
Jules J LaMontagne
February 12, 2023
My sympathies to Bruce's family. Photo below from THS '67. Friend and team mate, Jules
Robin Mitchell
February 11, 2023
I will miss Bruce each and every day. I loved talking sports and politics with him. Sincerely Robin Mitchell
Abby(Flowers) Veshia
February 11, 2023
So sad to hear of Bruce´s death. He and I went to Tantasqua together. Whenever I saw him in our "later years " he was always kind and sweet. My condolences at your loss. Abby(Flowers)Veshia
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