BRUCE CHARLES DRYBURGH

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BRUCE CHARLES DRYBURGH With broken hearts, we announce the sudden death on August 4, 2005 of our beloved husband and father, Bruce. He is survived by his wife, to whom he meant the world, Anne Dunlop; his two sons who gave him so much joy, Matthew (Candace Hempler) and Andrew Dryburgh; his three stepchildren he considered his own, Ashley Dunlop, Bryn and Robin Hyra; his brother Keith (Jeanette) Dryburgh; his uncle Allan Dryburgh; his nephews, Scott (Wendy) and Patrick (Leslie) Dryburgh; his cousin Gerry Sanderson; his parents-in-law, Bruce and Josephine Dunlop; and his closest friend Paul Stevenson. Not to be left out is his little dog Timmy. Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Lena; and by his first wife Rosemary. Bruce always considered himself an ordinary guy , but for everyone who knew him, he was anything but. He exemplified qualities of decency, honesty, generosity and commitment rarely seen. He had an enormous capacity to love and protect those close to him. His wonderful sense of humour will be sadly missed. Born June 11, 1947, Bruce graduated from St. John's High School and completed a Master's degree in Economics at the University of Manitoba. He later attended St. Boniface College, earning a Bachelor of Education in French. Bruce excelled at sports, playing on many championship soccer and hockey teams. As an adult, he played on the Crescentwood Saturday soccer team for many years. He enjoyed golf, especially playing with his friends from Kelvin. One of Bruce's greatest pleasures was being a father to Matthew and Andrew. He spent many years coaching their teams at Crescentwood Community Club. Completing the half-marathon in June of this year with Andrew was one of Bruce's happiest moments. Bruce worked for the Government of Manitoba as an economist for over 20 years. He later became a teacher, beginning his career at Silver Heights Collegiate and then moving to Kelvin High School where he taught Economics and French. While at Kelvin, he coached the junior soccer team and took pleasure in overseeing the annual 30 Hour Famine. Bruce greatly enjoyed working with his students and colleagues at Kelvin. Bruce and his beloved Anne were married June 28, 1997. Together, they pursued many interests and travelled to Europe several times and to many destinations in North America. Bruce's favourite trip was their second one to Scotland. He loved the country and was proud of his Scottish roots. More than anything, though, Anne remembers Bruce for the wonderful father he was to her three children and the wonderful life partner he was to her. He gave her the happiest nine years of her life. Our family will miss him deeply. Anne is grateful that they spent the last two and a half weeks of Bruce's life alone together, doing things they loved to do best, talking, walking, reading and just being close. We would like to thank the staff of both Canmore and Foothills Hospitals for their valiant efforts to save Bruce's life. Special thanks to Dr. Watson and to Laurie Hector for their kindness. We will be holding a celebration of Bruce's life on Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Crescentwood Community Club. Everyone who knew Bruce is invited to attend. If friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Fund, 6 Donald St., or the Nicaraguan Children's Fund would be appreciated. To see a world In a grain of sand and A heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm Of your hand and Eternity in an hour.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 13, 2005