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BRUCE VERNON DERRAUGH
Born: Jun 12, 1953
Date of Passing: Mar 25, 2005
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BRUCE VERNON DERRAUGH With family by his side, Bruce aged 51, has gone to be with our Lord. It is with deep heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Bruce Vernon Derraugh on Friday, March 25, 2005 at Concordia Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born on Friday, June 12, 1953 in Toronto and later moved to Winnipeg with his parents. Bruce was predeceased by his father Vernon February 24, 2000. Bruce will be forever loved and missed by his wife and dance partner, Diana (Deamel); and stepsons, Sean and David (Abigail) Jervis; his mother, Carol; brother Verne (Sue); nephews, Troy and Jayse; in-laws, Bob and Thelma, Jim (Brenda), Murray (Charlene), Ross (Lee), Doug (Terri), John (Tina), Donna (Mike); nieces and nephews, Julia, Natalie, Brandon, Cameron, Samantha, Drew, Jessica, Amanda, Grant, Leia, Milla; Dustin, Dominique, Dillon, Dana; his many cousins, friends, and the dance community. After working at CN for 14 years he made his hobby his full time job. So, in 1995 Bruce became a Financial Planner and later a (CFP) Certified Financial Planner. For 26 years Bruce enjoyed bee-keeping with his brother and Dad. Bruce spent many years in Karate and obtained his N1 (2nd) dan. Bruce, literally filling his father's dance shoes, had a passion for Ballroom dancing and especially loved Argentine Tango. The family would like to express their thanks to Naturopathic Physician Dr. Chris Turner, the staff on N1 Concordia Hospital and Concordia Oncology Department. Also, many thanks to our close friends and family for their support over the past weeks and last few days. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service to be held at Church of the Rock, 1397 Buffalo Place, on Thursday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. Entrance and parking at west side of building. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. THOMSON IN THE PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd. 925-1120
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2005
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Bruce was a man of kind words with a great heart. He affected those around him without knowing it - I considered him a friend. - Posted by: Angela (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2005
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Bruce, though our relationship was long our friendship was somewhat newer. You were brave and strong through it all. I will never forget our first dance nor our last dinner or anything in between. You are fondly rememberly and sadly missed. I am proud to be your friend...with much respect and love Penny - Posted by: Penny Gollen (Friend) on: Mar 31, 2005
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May Bruce rest in peace knowing that he was surrounded by people that cared and loved him dearly. Like so many of us he had dreams and made many of them happened. Good bye my long time friend, you will always be remembered fondly. - Posted by: Janine Mercier (Friend) on: Mar 30, 2005
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"We call that person who has lost his father, an orphan; and a widower that man who has lost his wife. But that man who has known the immense unhappiness of losing a friend, by what name do we call him? Here every language is silent and holds its peace in impotence." -- Joseph Roux I will miss you, my friend. - Posted by: Marie Lips (Friend) on: Mar 30, 2005
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Diana, though Barrie MacKinnon and I got to know Bruce through him handling our financial affairs, we became very good friends. We had many good times together and though we didn't see him a lot, we considered him a very good friend. We will miss him so. We are both very sorry on your loss. - Posted by: Gail Holm (Friend) on: Mar 30, 2005