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Bruce LEMAY Obituary

Age 66 Of White Bear Lake Died unexpectedly on May 16, 2022. Preceded in death by father Edgar. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Mary; sons Brian (Kate), Matt (Maddie); grandchildren Owen and Willow; mother Joann; brother Mike (Jane); sister Kathy (Tom) Burke; and many other relatives and friends. Bruce was a dedicated railroad engineer of 43-years and had trains in his blood. He loved watching and playing all sports, with fishing being one of his favorite pastimes. He enjoyed helping others out with whatever they needed. He could fix just about anything. He was loved and will be missed by many. Funeral service Tuesday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m. (visitation starts at 10:00) at Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buffalo St., White Bear Lake, MN. Celebration of Life 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Jimmy's Event Center, 3565 Labore Rd., Vadnais Heights, MN. 651-429-6172 www.honsafamilyfuneral.com


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Published by Pioneer Press on May 22, 2022.

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Kevin Heihn

June 20, 2025

So sorry to see this. Strolling down memory lane and saw it. Mary love and condolences to you.
Kevin Heihn

EUGENE OKAMOTO,SR.

May 17, 2023

I didn´t know Mr. Lemay, but my son did as a fellow engineer. He really enjoyed training under Bruce and shared many experiences about him. All good. The RR industry is a great place to have a career. I´m sure Mr Lemay relished his tenure with trains.

Deb Gefre

May 23, 2022

Mary, Brian and Matt- I am so very sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Deb & Brendan Gefre

Jim Mallace (South Bay Resort)

May 22, 2022

Bruce was exactly the same age as myself, so it was a real shock! I was fishing from the next dock next to where Bruce was fishing at our lake just a week ago and we were taking back and forth over an hour or two about the crappie fishing that evening. Imagine my surprise when I heard that Bruce had suddenly passed a few days later! I didn´t know Bruce well, but I did notice his passion for fishing early on, and found him to be a very nice, unassuming guy. I can understand his family and those close to him will have a huge hole in their lives to fill. Yes, he was a very nice man indeed.
Rest In Peace Bruce.

J. A. Anderson

May 19, 2022

Very sorry to hear of Bruces passing. My deepest condolences to his wonderful family and friends. I worked with Bruce for over six years and found him to be unwaveringly competent and loyal to his profession and to his fellow employees. Bruce was one of the finest locomotive engineers Amtrak ever employed and a wonderful person off the job. His sense of humor, professionalism and overall demeanor made him a joy to work with and be around. God bless you Bruce and thanks for the memories. You will be missed!

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Eagle Brook Church

2401 Buffalo Street, White Bear, MN 55110

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Eagle Brook Church

2401 Buffalo Street, White Bear, MN 55110

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Jimmy's Restaurant

1132 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights, MN

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