It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing at home of our dearly loved father and grandfather in his 87th year. Bruce is predeceased by his beloved wife Betty (2009). He is the much loved father of Frances Szypula (Ed), Teresa (predeceased), James (predeceased), Brenda Silva (Isaac), Tom and John (predeceased). Dear Papa of Patrick, Matthew and Cecilia. Bruce is also predeceased by parents David and Cecily Pitkeathly, sisters Norma Jacques and Barbara Nardi, brother David Pitkeathly, sister-in-law Linda Skal, and brothers-in-law Richard Bray and Ron Reynolds. Bruce will be missed by brothers-in-law John Skal, Angelo Nardi, sisters-in-law Margaret Pitkeathly, Lorna Bray and Leona Reynolds and by many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by dear friends Diane Hoadley (Bob) and Arnold and Veronica Crone.
Bruce worked for Canada Customs for many years, enjoying his retirement spending time with family at home or at the family cottage, reading the paper(s) or working on crossword puzzles. Dad had a quiet dignity and was very proud of his family. Family was always his priority and we have many wonderful memories of time spent with him over the years. Bruce was happily married to Betty (nee Reynolds) for over 50 years and missed her terribly when she passed almost 10 years ago. We believe that he is together with her and our brothers and sister and that he will continue to watch over his family from Heaven.
Visitation will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME (322 Fennell Avenue East) on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Vigil prayers will be at 8:30 PM. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church (22 Idlewood Avenue) on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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