Our condolences to Dorothy your family dear friend Kathy Marshall and Shirleyl Davis
Bruce’s story began on February 17, 1944, as the son of the late Walter and Florence Turcott. Born and raised in the Kearns and Virginiatown area, Bruce settled in Virginiatown with his wife Dorothy of 52 years and raised his children Raymond and Karen there. A quick onset of Alzheimer’s disease forced Bruce to leave his home earlier this year for the care he needed.Although this disease took so much of him away from us, Bruce managed to know and recognize the love of his life Dorothy and Daddy’s little girl Karen right to the end.Bruce was a wonderful man who was tremendously loved, is forever missed and will always be cherished.Bruce worked for many years in the mill at the Kerr Addison Mine and then later with the McGarry Township Works Department until his retirement. Bruce also served proudly as a volunteer firefighter with the McGarry Fire Department for over 40 years.Bruce loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, loved his Montreal Canadiens and his Toronto Blue Jays. He could always be counted on for a clever little rhyme, an off colour song or a good natured insult when it was needed.Predeceased by his parents and his son Raymond, Bruce is deeply missed by his wife Dorothy, Daughter Karen Armstrong (Jim Fox) of Sesekinika, brothers Earl (late Mary) of Little Britain, Lloyd (Lillian) of Kirkland Lake and Brian (Cindy) of King Kirkland. Bruce will also be remembered by his brothers in law Vern Hart (Linda) of Elora, Lloyd Hart (Patricia) of Kirkland Lake as well as many nieces and nephews.Bruce took great pride in his grandchildren Thomas Armstrong and Amanda Turcott, and step-grandchildren Ella and Jude Fox. There is no denying that when his grandson Thomas was born in 2004, he was truly his whole world, his heart and his joy. Thomas was Bruce’s “Bud” and Bruce became Thomas’s “Pucka”. They may have been separated by generations but they were still each other’s best friends.Bruce will be missed by all who knew him. Safe journey Bruce. Until we meet again.Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Bruce’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. DONATIONS:
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Our condolences to Dorothy your family dear friend Kathy Marshall and Shirleyl Davis
To Dorothy and Karen……Our sincere condolences. Marc and Solange Beaudoin
So Sorry Dorothy. Hard to hear about another of our generation to leave us. Growing up in a small town we know and play with each other and will always remember the good times. Bruce was also a 20 year member of the McGarry Royal Canadian Legion branch 384. We are all sad to see him go.
Dearest Dottie and family, There are no words to express my heartfelt sadness for you and your family. Ive been thinking of you and praying for you all. I hope that memories of happier days will help to ease the pain and sadness in your hearts. Love you, my friend. Vicha (Ostapiej) Hajdamowicz and family
So very sorry for your loss.Thinking of you all at this time.
Buzz and I were sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing, It is always sad and difficult to learn of a friend’s death. He was highly relied on when he was on Public Works in McGarry Township attending countless emergencies. He was on the Volunteer Fire Department as well very willing to help. My father always said, God gives us roses so we can have memories at Christmas. He had a pretty awesome attitude. Dorothy we hold you in our prayers and never hesitate to let us know when you need help.
Karen – We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Dad. Alzheimers is a brutal thief. May all your happy memories supersede the sad ones, and may he live on in your heart, and in your Mother’s heart.
Dear Karen We are so sorry for your loss. There is a special bond between a daughter and a dad that death cannot steal. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Sending you lots of love and hugs! John and Cathy and Ryan Wendorf
So sorry for your loss Bruce was my boss at the township he touched my life I was lucky to have to known him rest in peace
So sorry for the familys loss he will be missed. The obituary was so wonderfully written with love and respect well done.
My prayers are with you all.
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. That terrible disease took him way to soon. May he RIP. Sincere sympathy to Dorothy and Karen and family. Bill and Dianne Edge
Dorothy and family So sorry for your loss. Treasure all your memories together.
sorry for your loss . Karen and family
Sorry for your loss Dorothy & family. Remember he is in a better place now and looking down on all whom he loved The Breens
Dear Dottie and family, My heart is very sad for everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that memories of happier days will help to ease the pain and sadness youre feeling at this time. Im sending you a very special hug. Love you, my friend, Vicha (Ostapiej) & Leo Hajdamowicz.
Dorothy: So sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. Our condolences goes out to you and your family. We will be thinking of you. Darlene & John
Dearest Dorothy & family Extending our sincere sympathy in the loss of a wonderful husband, father & grandfather. This will certainly be a loss to the community of Virginiatown. May you Rest In Peace Bruce????
A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. My heartfelt condolences go out to Dorothy, Karen, Thomas and the extended family. We will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person. My father will now have someone else to reminisce about the days of being a volunteer firefighter, ambulance attendant and the McGarry Firehall.
Our most sincere condolences to you Dorothy and all of the family , Bruce will be missed by the entire community. R.I.P. BRUCE
Our deepest sympathies to you Dorothy and family Hugs from Bill and I.
So sorry for your loss Dorothy and Karen.
Dave and I were saddened to learn of Bruces passing. Sincere condolences to Dorothy and all the family.
Our condolences to you and diary calaiezzi family at this time Garry and Dorothy Calaiezzi
Our hearts and prayers are with Dorothy/Karen and family may god welcome Bruce with open arms REST IN PEACE
We would like to send our condolences and hope that the memories you have will help you through these difficult times.
Sorry for your loss Karen and family
Condolences Dorothy to you and your family on the loss of Bruce, may he RIP.
Dorthy and Family , this truly was a sad read for me – growing up , working along side and watching his progression and then regressing was truly heartbreaking . Bruce gave me many opportunities in my time through employment , and being my neighbor with many garage talks both at work and at home . He will truly be missed.
To the families. My sincere condolences for your loss.
Bill and I extend our deepest sympathy.
My condolences to you Dot and your family.
My codolences to you Dorothy and your family so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.
To the Turcott Family, I was sadden to hear of Bruce’s passing. I remember him so well with his big smile and most of the time laughing eyes! He loved to tease me growing up with his stories and jokes. I remember seeing/meeting him for the first time when I first started the newspaper route and I was a tad scared as I perceived him to be a giant (compared to me at the time..lol) but he helped me quite a bit with learning English as many have while doing my paper route. He will be fondly remembered. May you find Peace in knowing he is in a better place and console yourself in your tender loving memories.
My sincere condolences.
Condolences from the ‘Czestiakows’ Susan (Smith) and Fred (Fedor). Another chapter of our lives removed but not forgotten.
Although we didnt know him, we see in Karen the many traits he shared. Our sincere condolences to Karen, Dorothy and the Turcott, Armstrong, and Fox families. Laurie and Rick Bassett and Richard Kallio
my sympathy goes to the turcott family sorry for your loss
My Condolences to Dorthy, Karen and the rest of the Turcott Family and friends… may Bruce rest in peace…
My condolences to you and the family Dot. Bruce is in a special place reserved for special people just like him. Sending you all hugs.
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Bruce’s passing. He was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. Thinking of you from afar but will be near shortly. Love you all.
Our condolences and prayers to help you through this difficult time.
Remembered with great fondness, a childhood friend, a brother on the fire brigade, a co-worker and an extended part of growing old together. The Culhane Family. Fly with the Angels Bruce condolences to all who loved him.
Condolences to yout Karen and your Family, didn’t know your dad but sure sounds like he was a GREAT man…so sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to the Turcott family and extended family and friends!
My deepest condolences to you, Dorothy , and to your family. I remember Bruce with his witty comebacks. He always made me laugh. ????
Thinking of you all at this very sad time! Sincerely Al,Diane & Abby Charbonneau
Bruce was a great neighbour. While cutting the grass or snowblowing or blowing we would stop to solve some of the worlds problems. As a Volunteer Fireman he went to many call outs and put his life on the line at some of them . The deadly disease of Alzheimer’s took him a lot too soon. He deserved a longer retirement.
so Sorry for your loss