BRUCE BELL

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BRUCE BELL It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Ramon Frank Bell, at Millennium Trail Manor, on April 14, 2018, after a brave fight to recover from a massive stroke on April 15, 2014. Bruce was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 8, 1930. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna; his children, Tracy Elizabeth (Mark Pellegrino), of California and David Bruce; his grandchildren, Misha and Tess, of California and Taylor Bell, of British Columbia; and great-grandson Anders Bell, of British Columbia. Bruce is predeceased by his son Robbie (2009); his parents, Robert and Agnes Bell, brothers, Robert and Angus; sister Mary Butcher; and nephew Randy Lanthier. Bruce started his first career in the early 1950s with "The Brighton Tigers" of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). When he returned to Canada, he joined Canada Packers and remained in the meat packing business for 35 years as a Beef Trader, Plant Manager and Government Meat Inspector. After retiring, he joined his wife Donna at their family restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bruce was an avid sportsman. He coached hockey and baseball, as well as played as a teenager. He loved golf and enjoyed his golf trips with his buddies. Bruce was a good family man and was proud of them all. His best friend, Bedford his dog, was with him and beside him when he left us. We are so grateful to the wonderful staff at Millennium for their care and compassion and to Lois Barlow, the nurse practitioner who provided comfort. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, a donation may be made to the Speech Pathology Dept. Greater Niagara General Hospital (GNGH) or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Saturday, April 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 21, 2018