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Alexander Bruce Obituary

BRUCE, Alexander J. 92, of Palm Harbor, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at Hospice House Woodside. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mildred Maria Bruce; daughters, Sharon Lee Espinosa and Deeon Maria DeVore; 6 grandchildren, Kimberly Beamer, Julie Holifield, Robert Barnette, Jim DeVore, Tom DeVore and Deanna Lucas; 10 great-grandchildren; of 1 great-great-grandchild. He worked for Pen Central Railroad for 44 years retiring as an engineer. He did volunteer work at Helen Ellis Hospital and contributed many hours to his church, Countryside Baptist. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and neighbors. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at 10:30 am, at the Countryside Baptist Church 2525 N McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House Woodside in his memory. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home 727-796-1992 / SylvanAbbey.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Feb. 15, 2008.

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Mary Ann Barnette

February 15, 2008

Dear Sharon-- We all send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your Daddy. What a really nice man he was!!--I'm just so sorry that I can't be there with you in your time of sorrow. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

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