JAMES (BRUCE) CHALMERS

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JAMES (BRUCE) CHALMERS November 25, 1945 - September 2, 2009 Peacefully, on September 2, 2009 Bruce passed away at the Grace Hospice. Bruce will be lovingly missed by his daughter Elan; son Jordan; Mum Lily Chalmers; sisters Jane Morrison, Jo-Ann and husband Gary Kowal; brother Roger and wife Bonnie. He will also be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Bruce was predeceased by his father James in 1992. Bruce was born in Nottingham, England. He came to Winnipeg as an infant with his mum to meet his dad for the first time. Bruce grew up in St. James where he attended school and went on to the U of W. He worked as an accountant and in real estate with his dad. He met and married Marilyn, and their two children were the love of his life. Bruce enjoyed sports; football, hockey, sailing, and camping. Family was important to Bruce; he loved spending time at family gatherings and at the cabin at lot 2 Woodchuck Bay. Bruce was a caring person, he was always willing to lend a hand, his strength and sense of humour will be missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 5, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with a reception to follow. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Boniface Palliative Care and the Grace Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers donations in Bruce's name may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba. Bruce; Father, Son, Brother How we will miss you Loved Always Always Loved Take me back to my Woodchuck Bay And we'll sail down to Clearwater Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2009