James "Jim" Joseph Bruce
March 19, 1959 to May 13, 2021
Obituary
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of James Joseph Bruce, on Thursday, May 13th, 2021, aged 62 years.
Predeceased by his son Jeremy James Bruce; his parents John and Bridget Bruce; sister Marion Pittman; sister-in-law Barbara Traverse; and father-in-law William Elliott; Uncle Jim Healey.
Leaving to mourn with broken hearts his best friend and wife, Margaret Bruce; brothers Pat (Lyn) Bruce, Dennis (Lorraine) Bruce, and John (Nancy) Bruce; sisters Beth (Jake) Hackett, Julie (Dave) Butler, Betty (Robbie), and Donna Culleton (Brian); mother-in-law Marg (Leo) Hayward; sisters-in-law Gail (Ed) Howe and Charlene (Paul) Penney; step mother-in-law Kathleen Elliott; brother-in-law Clifford Traverse; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jim touched the hearts and lives of everyone he met or knew. He was a gentleman and always there to help anyone. Jim loved his gardening and took great pride in it. He will be forever in our hearts and missed by all…
Cremation has taken place. A private serviced to celebrate Jim’s life to be announced at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory can be made to The James Bruce Memorial Fund. For more information, please email Mjbruce65.mb@gmail.com
Peg, Beth, Jake, Jules and rest of Bruce family,
So sorry for your loss. Such a sudden unexpected loss is difficult for the mind and heart to understand. Jim was such a kind friendly soul, always the same whenever you met him, always a smile. Cherish all your wonderful memories, they will help put a smile back on your face. Our condolences, Pat and Jenn Murray
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to the family at this very sad time. He will be greatly missed. Rest Easy Jim
Peg, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a wonderful man.
Brian and Barb Scaplen
Peggy,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.. Always loved running into you both at the grocery store and taking that few minutes each time to say hello and catch up just that little bit. Out thoughts are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bruce family at this difficult time, May He Rest In Peace
To Bett(Jake), Jacksie, Jule and Family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Bob Kirby
Peggy and the Bruce families,
We are so very saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Jim was such a caring, pleasant gentleman, with a great sense of humor. Please know our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Peg,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Jim was a kind, wonderful person. We will always remember him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lorna Andersen and Jean Power
Margaret, I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s sudden passing. I knew Jim through Joan Parker and Cynthia and their family and first met him about 20 years ago. He was an awesome man who had a great sense of humour and would do anything for anybody especially if they had four legs.
Enjoy your happy memories,
David Hynes
Margaret,
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy of the death of your lovely husband, Jim. I was shocked and sadden to hear of Jim’s sudden death, as I had seen him on the property that day.
No words of mine can do justice to Jim Bruce – a good human being.
Personally, I was privileged to know Jim as a man of great intergity and I will remember him as a lover of Mother Earth – his sanctuary – with deep respect for all of God’s creation.
Sisters Martina and Marie join me in extending our prayful sympathy to you, Margaret, and to all of Jim’s family and close friends.
Blessing
Sister Mary Dower
Peggy and the entire Bruce families, I am so sad to hear of Jim’s passing. I haven’t seen much of him since our teenage years but Jim was truly a gentle man and a true gentleman. May all your memories of him make you smile and remember he is now your own heavenly angel.. His work on earth is complete and he will be that shining star in your night sky and your darkest days! RIP Jim Bruce..
Rosemarie
Jule, Beth, Donna and families. So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you..
My Condolences to Jim’s wife Margaret and family. He was such a great man. I was honoured to have him as a friend and coworker. He will be missed.
Margaret,
So saddened for you when I heard about Jim. I know you will miss him so much. ❤️ Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Someone so special to you can never be forgotten.
Peg, my condolences go out to you and all of Jim’s family. I couldn’t believe it when Derick told me! We all had so many good times at the work Christmas parties! Jim was a wonderful man. May you find comfort in the memories and just know My heart is with you!
Jule, Beth and families. So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your brother Jim. May your special memories and happy times help you through this difficult period. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sylvia and Garry Smith
Peg, I’m so sorry to hear about Jim.. I hope you are comforted by your many happy memories together. It was a honor to know Jim. He will be missed by many.
May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace!
Hugs!!
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My condolences to the family. Jim had such a kind gentle soul will be remembered and always missed.
To Beth, Donna and the Bruce family and friends. Sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family.
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. A kind, patient man, he was a good friend and mentor to our son. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May he Rest In Peace.
Dear Margaret and family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the sudden passing of your dear husband and relative. I didn’t know Jim very well but you captured his essence in your obituary – always a gentleman with a kind and caring heart. And, always a smile!
I am a stitching friend of Bev (and Joan).
I am so sorry for your great loss.
Peg, we are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man and fabulous gardener. We are going to miss seeing him out taking care of the flowers. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincere sympathy to Jim’s wife Margaret and other family members!! My love and prayers are with you at this sad time.
I first met Jim while working @ our Retreat House on Virginia Waters . Jim loved the land he tended so faithfully and lovingly and it was there that we would meet and chat. I found Jim to be very a compassionate ,kind and loving human being who loved his work. I know he will be missed by all of us Presentation Sisters @ Virginia Waters. Rest in the eternal light our friend!!1
Jule, Beth and families. So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your brother Jim. At this sad time may your special memories and happy times help you through this sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care.
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Our deepest condolences to Jule and family on the loss of her brother.
Still in shock over Jim’s passing. He was such a likeable person and a pleasure to have as a friend..
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dear husband Jim. My family and I will be praying that God will give you strength and courage to get through your pain and sorrow. Love from Aunt Alma, Warren, Harold, Calvin, Marlene, Chester and Leeann in Nova Scotia
We are saddened by the shocking news of Jim’s passing. A lovely man, always welcoming. He is taken away from his family too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Peg and his family.
Betty, Jule and families. My deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to Betty, Jule & family on the loss of your brother Jim. Jim was a sweet & gentle soul, always said hello when I would see him. Hold your memories close to your heart & cherish them forever. RIP Jim. Hugs my friends.
To Peg and all of Jim’s and peg’s family. I am so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My condolences to you all. Jim may not be gone from this earth. But I am sure he will never be forgotten. Xoxo.
Peg, We were shocked and saddened to hear about Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jim’s entire family.
Sending my sincerest condolences to you Peg. So very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss , Margaret ,
my deepest thoughts and prayers are and will always be with you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family and friends also and the loss they are feeling right now.
So sorry for your loss. Jim was such a beautiful person. Always a smile. Always ready to help.