Bruce Douglas McKenzie

Bruce Douglas McKenzie obituary, Bradenton, FL

Bruce Douglas McKenzie

Bruce McKenzie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory (43rd St. Chapel) - Bradenton on Jan. 27, 2026.
Bruce D. Mckenzie, age 69, of Bradenton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was surrounded by his family. He was born August 16, 1956, in Hartford Connecticut, raised in Maine, the son of the late Merle and Harriet Mckenzie. He is survived by his beloved wife Dee, loving son Jarrod, (Nicole VanSciver), aunts, uncles, and his cherished nieces, and nephews.

He worked as an elevator mechanic, also as a dedicated volunteer firefighter and little league coach at the Island Community Center. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, and gardening.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 11:00AM at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209.

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.

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January 28, 2026

Richard C Maddox Jr. posted to the memorial.

January 27, 2026

Mary Ann VanSciver posted to the memorial.

January 27, 2026

Ashley Lehto posted to the memorial.

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Richard C Maddox Jr.

January 28, 2026

Bruce was an asset to any endeavor undertaken be it the volunteer fire department or helping out friends with a problem or a repair. Condolences to his many friends and especially Dee and Jarrod.

Mary Ann VanSciver

January 27, 2026

Bruce
You touched our life and hearts. Heaven has gained another angel. Our love goes out to Dee & Jarrod in these difficult times. We love you

Ashley Lehto

January 27, 2026

Deepest sympathies Dee and Jarrod from the Lehto Family

Mama Jo n papa. PAUL Nerwinski

January 27, 2026

Every time I needed him he was always there for me. He was the best ! we loved him he was family to us. Mr. Fix it n he fixed it all - he will be missed n always be loved for all the good deeds he did for Paul n Mama Jo - Rest in peace Bruce - GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. Hope you can grow your pineapples in heaven ???

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January 28, 2026

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