BRUCE GIRVAN COYLE

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BRUCE GIRVAN COYLE 1929 - 2010 Bruce passed away peacefully at home on February 9 in Dauphin, Manitoba surrounded by family, friends and his dog, Mikey, after a brief illness following complications from a fall. He was born in Edmonton on December 14, 1929 to Charles Andrew Coyle and Margaret Girvan Coyle. He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his daughter Peggy Seaver (Chris) of Calgary, his sons Wesley Coyle and Ron Coyle (Michelle), the mother of his children, Lois Ruth Coyle all of Winnipeg and his grandchildren Melissa, Kristin, Sarah and Rose. He will also be dearly missed by his best friend Beverly Dudar of Dauphin, Manitoba, who was his hunting and fishing buddy as well as his lifelong friend. Bruce loved his three children totally and unconditionally; he often said that some of his best memories were traipsing through the woods hunting with his sons or sitting in the boat in the middle of the lake fishing with Peggy, Wes and Ron. He had a wonderful smile and a great sense of humour. He was easy to talk with and made many lifelong friends in Dauphin. A special thanks to the Dudar family who welcomed Bruce into their family during the past 20 years. Respecting Bruce's wishes he will be cremated. There will be a memorial service held in June at Dauphin Lake. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. (Traditional Gaelic Blessing)

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2010