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BRUCE WALTER JAMES MACDONALD
Born: Aug 28, 1946
Date of Passing: Aug 25, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBRUCE WALTER JAMES MACDONALD August 28, 1946 - August 25, 2016 We are saddened to announce the passing of Bruce Walter James MacDonald on August 25, 2016, after an arduous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Bruce leaves his wife Christine Depoe and her family. He will be missed by his aunt Eunice Hembroff; his cousins, Doug Hembroff, Donna Hembroff Smith and her husband Noel Smith and family, Marnie Sholdice and her husband Wally and family. Bruce was born on August 28, 1946 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the only child of John David (Jack) and Jean (Hembroff) MacDonald. Bruce attended Kelvin High School, and attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Manitoba. He then moved to Toronto for a time, before enrolling in Law School at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He was called to the Bar in Vancouver in 1990. He lived in Vancouver for a few years before moving back to Winnipeg. He and Christine were married in 1997 and immediately moved to Turks and Caicos, where Bruce remained for a several years. Eventually, they returned to Winnipeg to care for his mother, who passed away in 2011 at the age of 102. He loved strong Starbucks coffee, hamburgers and chocolate ice cream. He enjoyed listening to music of many genres, reading and researching his family history. He was proud to have been a Queen's Scout and a member of Mensa. He delighted in using his precise and extensive vocabulary. His subtle humour and quick wit will be missed by many. A celebration of Bruce's life will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB. Bruce's family wish to thank his friends Jim Fields and Kirsti Walker, who have given Bruce such special attention these last two years; Roz Dick who has supported Bruce in so many ways; and his many faithful friends who have visited regularly. Donations in Bruce's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Manitoba at 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2, or www.alzheimer.mb.ca. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 03, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I just found out about Bruce's passing recently. Even though it has been 3 years, I still wanted to express my sincerest condolences to his wife, Christine as well as his family and friends. I have very fond memories of working with Bruce in Vancouver and enjoyed his dry wit and great conversations. In particular, I will remember our many lunches. Dim Sum was a favourite as well as an occasional lunch at the Tea House in Stanley Park for special occasions. Rest in peace, Bruce. You always treated me with kindness and respect and I was always honoured to call you my friend. Fondly, Ann Caulfield - Posted by: Ann Caulfield (former coworker in Vancouver) on: Nov 06, 2019
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Bruce and I became close friends in our undergrad years at the University of Manitoba where we participated in many university activities together including co-chairing the U Of M " Freshie Week" Committee . Through this we co - MC'd several special events including the half time show at the Winnipeg Blue Bomber game and a sold out " Hootenany" at the Winnipeg Auditirium starring the Modern Folk Quartet (fresh from an appearance on the Tonight Show) Our career paths took us in different directions abd despite long gaps in seeing one another we maintained a very close bond of friendship over the years. I visited Bruce during a visit I took to Winnipeg in May of this year at St. Boniface Hospital. While he struggled to communicate clearly, we definitely connected. He recognized those whose love and best wishes I brought to him and he reached out hold my hand as he asked about each of them - my wife Mary, our 3 daughters, my sister Cheryl and the Regan family our mutial close friends in Toronto and Vancouver . I knew I would not likely see Bruce again but as we hugged our goodbyes I was grateful we had the chance for this visit. Bruce had a eventful and at times rocky journey through his life but he was and always will be a special person and a great friend to me. My sympathies to his loved ones. Rest in peace, Bruce Your pal, Cal - Posted by: Dr Calvin Gutkin (Friend) on: Sep 03, 2016
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