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Celebration of Life
When the Atlantic Salmon start their swim upstream to return home this spring, we will host a celebration to honour Herbie's life, especially the big fishing stories.
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Glen Fitzgerald posted a condolence
Sunday, December 30, 2018
To all of the Bruce family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Herbie. He was a great guy and I have many fond memories from years ago. Another great Jersey Side guy gone way too soon. Herbie never missed sending my parents a Christmas card and this year was no different. He will hold a special place in our hearts and like Herbie always said, "If the salmon river blues don't get you I guess they never will!" RIP Herbie!
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Gerard Mcgrath lit a candle
Friday, December 28, 2018
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My Condolences On The Passing Of Your Loved One.
May Herbert Rest In Peace.
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Dick Rowe posted a condolence
Friday, December 28, 2018
My condolences to the Bruce family. I always enjoyed my fishing trips with Herb, never a dull moment, go anywhere anytime. Once again my condolences.
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Hope & Lorne Normore posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
"Our sincere condolences to Linda, Eric and the Bruce Families at this sad time.. please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers..Linda hold on to those fond memories you have of your brother.
Hope & Lorne
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Tara Greene posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
We will miss you terribly Herbie .our street Definiely won't be the same . I'm just happy you are free from pain and reunited with your mom and dad.
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Eli Duke posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
My condolences to the Bruce Family. I fondly remember Herbie as a friend and like minded lover of ponds and rivers. You could always depend on Herbie to be available to spend a day around the pond. In those younger days we spent countless hours just trouting our time away. Those were the days. May he rest in peace now and be one with nature.
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Shirley and George Hynes posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Thoughts and Prayers are with Linda, Eric and the Bruce Families.Herbie always held a Special Place in our Hearts.
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Kenneth Pieroway posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Dear Ken,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ken
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Ursula Ryan-Farvacque posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
My sincere condolences to all the family. I have fond memories of Herbie growing up,in Jersey Side. Sending prayers and thoughts to you on this sad occasion.
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Wayne & Debbie Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Gloria ,so sorry to hear about Herbie.Thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Shawn lynch posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Sorry to hear about Herbie he was a good friend to us growing up in jerseyside
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Angus & Elaine Noseworthy posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness with the loss of your brother Herbert. Love Angus & Elaine
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Wayne Power posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
I'm sorry to hear Herbie is no longer with us. We've lost touch over the years but I have lots of fond memories.In particular there is the phone call he made to me when my father died. Next month I am playing a few tunes with some friends at a benefit for the Placentia Health Care Centre. I been thinking this might be a good time to resurrect "The Salmon River Blues" and now I sure it is.
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Tyler & Melissa Hogan posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
This past summer, we had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Herby, Ken, and Marilyn. We had a BBQ just outside Herby’s home. It was a lovely afternoon spending time getting to know Herby as this was Melissa’s first time meeting him. Glad we got to spend that afternoon with him when he was feeling well enough to have us to his home.
Very sorry to hear of Herby’s passing. We are thinking of the Bruce family at this difficult time.
- Tyler & Melissa
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Ann Marie Morrow (Bruce ) posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the Bruce family on the passing of your brother , Herbie. I hold many fond memories of Herbie growing up next door to Margaret & Herb. RIP Herbie !
Ann Marie & Chuck
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Brendan and Linda McHugh posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
Gloria and family.Sincere condolences on the passing of your brother Herbie.
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Augusta Whwlan posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
To all of Herbie,s Family,
Shocked to hear of his passing.May he rest in eternal Peace. God Bless.
Augusta
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Yvonne Taylor posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
Sorry to hear of Herbie’s passing. Condolences to the all the Bruce family. Herbie was a nice guy. I can still hear him sing “ Salmon river blues”. RIP Herbie.
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Elizabeth Cheeseman posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
To Gloria, Linda and Kenny, please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your brother, Herbie. Growing up next door I heard many of Herbie’s stories of his fishing excursions. He was a gentle soul who loved the simple things in life. He was always kind to mom and dad and respectful to all. Rest easy Herbie. I am sure he is fishing with the angels today.
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Betty and Stelman Flynn posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
Linda, Eric and family, very sorry to hear about Herb's passing. Thinking of you at this time.
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Gerard Ryan posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
My Condolences to the family , friends and loved ones of Herb.
May the very many happy memories help assuage the heavy grief that you are now experiencing.
Kindest Regards,
Gerard
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Deborah, Calvin & Deidre Barney posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
Linda , Eric & Family,Sorry to hear of your brother’s passing, sending our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. Cherish all of your great memories.
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Roseann and Stanley Linstead posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
Linda, Eric and families...Sending our deepest condolences and love during this very difficult time. Take comfort in your many beautiful memories xoxo.
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Charmaine Pomroy posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2018
My deepest condolences to you all. Herbie was a gentle, kind soul with a great smile.
Rest easy Herbie
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Elizabeth Walsh posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
I knew an amazing kind gentle boy going to school at Laval.He has crossed my mind during the decades,always with a smile.He was always there to talk when things got tough.I wish I had told him how important he was.Please accept my heartfelt sympathies .
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Dodie Blanche posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of Herbies passing. Another great guy gone. Lots of great times had with this man. Now is your time to swim upstream Herbie. God speed
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Fintan Moore posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
My condolences on your loss. Herb was a kind and gentle man who I had the honour of growing up next door to. Always with a good fishing story. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bruce family during this sad time.
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Michael and Hazel Cheeseman posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
So sorry to here about Herbie's passing. We spent a lot of time trouting in behind Barron,s pond. He was a pretty easy going fellow. All our condolences to his family and friends.
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Clem Okeefe Jr. posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
My sincere condolences to Gloria and the rest of the family. May He Rest in Peace.
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Patrick Pittman posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
To members of the Bruce family, please accept my deepest condolences on Herbie's passing.
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O’Keefe Family lit a candle
Sunday, December 23, 2018
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O’Keefe Family posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Our deepest condolences to you all,,May Herbie Rest In Peace and May God bring you all peace.
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Roz posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Sincere condolences to Herbie's family and friends. May he rest in peace. You won't be forgotten Herbie or the Salmon River Blues. God bless you all.
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Denise and Joe Mulrooney posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of Herb’s passing. Reflecting on many childhood memories brings a smile. Herb was a great friend to many over the years. Deepest condolences to you all. R.I.P Herbie and keep on singing Salmon River Blues my friend!
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Patrick Bruce posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
So sad to hear of Herbie's untimely passing he was one of the kindest and gentlest people I ever knew and so proud to call him my cousin and lifelong friend... He is swimming with the salmon now singing them his song... Rest in peace my friend. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family.... Pat, Amy and Nolan.
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judy mcgrath posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of Herbie;s passing.My thoughts and prayers are with the Bruce family.Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences.
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Boyd O’Keefe posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
From the cranberry to gooseberry and places in between.... we shared many a great time. You will be missed my friend
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Cathy Bruce-Hayter posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Linda, Gloria, Kenny and families, I am so very sorry for your loss of Herbie. Gone far too young. Herbie and I went to school together, were good friends and classmates growing up on Jersey Side. Many fond memories of Herbie over the years. He lived a good life on Guy St and was quite helpful to Joanie with tasks around her yard and deck over the years. May he Rest In Peace and keep fishing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish his memory and your good times together. Our sincere condolences, Cathy Bruce-Hayter and Bill Ottawa
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Camilla newman posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Our sincere condolences to your family on the passing of your brother, Herb, such a kind and friendly person, I will miss having a nice chat with him, rest in peace kind soul....
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Ann and Wayne Coffey posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the bruce family..herby was an icon in our town and will be missed..the Salmon River Blues will never be sung the same again. Rest in Peace Herb...
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Eleanor Cheeseman Barry posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
To Herbie's family .....my deepest condolences ......"Salmon River Blues " was never identified as nothing only Herbie Bruce's song and you will always be remembered for that my friend . You were a wonderful ,kind and friendly neighbor growing up on Jerseyside . I remember when dad was very sick, he would sit out on veranda hooked to oxygen tank ,and as soon as Herbie see him ,over he would come and entertain dad with his fishing tales ..Herbie would get so excited telling his stories .....ironically. I went to visit him today at hospital and I asked the nurse was he still a patient there, and all she said was no....I went to my vehicle and it was then that I received a text saying that he had passed......God Bless you my friend and R.I.P....until we meet again ....Eleanor
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Madeline Power posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Dear Kenny, Marilyn & Bruce Family,
I will miss seeing Herbie at the Jerseyside post office and Sobeys as he always made time for a chat and had a big hug for me. I had the finest pleasure to sit with him this week for a moment at Placentia Hospital, and he was the same as ever. God, will I ever miss him! He was a real gentleman. Rest well Herbie.
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Janet Bell posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Linda & family,
So saddened to hear of your loss, losing a sibling must feel like losing a part of yourself. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Peter Anne Larry Brewer posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
HERBIE was a great neighbour and friend .He was so thoughtful especially when it came to Larry. He never missed an occasion, always a card and a few dollars would come in the mail.Guy street will never be the same HERBIE. I will miss our long chats on the phone. Rip my friend. Like your mother would say God grant u the life of heaven.
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Harry & Rosemarie Murphy posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
The Bruce Family,
I fondly remember Herbie in school. He was a thoughtful, generous person and displayed a great sense of humour. Our deepest condolences to your family. Rest in peace my friend.
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Linda Belben posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
How can I compete with all the wonderful things being said about my brother Herb?
Feelings are hard to express at this time. Thank you to all the special people that have been so good to Herb over the years. He always spoke about you so warmly. Rest in Peace, Herbie, Eric and I have lots of wonderful memories. We love you!!!!
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Darlene Pomroy posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
So many fond memories of Herbie while growing up as kids and then neighbours 33 years.I remember fishing, going berrypicking,our regular game of poker on Saturday nites and the many get togethers we had here on Guy St. which always ended off with the Salmon River Blues.The many games of tag, red rover and constantly taking off with my peddle bike just to get me mad as kids do which we always laughed at through the years.The big nightcrawler that he fondly called Bertha. The morning Herbie was on the motorcycle and a bumble bee got in his helment. Herbie and Danny and Francis Blanche(i believe) were in the country sleeping in a tent and a moose tripped in the rope from the tent Herbie was sleeping in and gave him a good fright but was a good laugh listening to him telling it.So many memories through the years and Im glad to say you were my friend and such a good person to my sons as they grew up.You will always hold a place in my heart.I hope you are gone trouting in your next life.Rest in peace.
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Jeff Belben posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Uncle Herbie was such a kind person and a great uncle, no matter what he was always positive and always “perfect” whenever you asked him how he was doing.
I remember as a kid having long chats in the basement about anything and everything, wanting to ride his motorcycle with him but the timing never worked out, I was too young.
Thank you for all those long chats uncle Herbie, I miss you already and you will always be in my thoughts.
Your Nephew,
“Little Fella”
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Gloria Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
I will miss Herbie and our several chats. Herbie never complained and was more concerned about his family rather than himself. Herbie always saw the best in everyone. Special thanks to his neighbors for their kindness to him over the past 14 years. I love you Herbie and I will forever miss you.
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Michael Belben posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
I will remember Uncle Herbie always for his kindness and cheerfulness through the many days I spent with him either at the house on Guy St or fishing on the local rivers and ponds as a youngster. It was a pleasure for me to have known him and he'll always be with me on the rivers!
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Kaley Hogan posted a condolence
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Will always remember Herbie fondly for his kindness and welcoming spirit. As I think of Herbie I picture him greeting us in the driveway on Guy Street as he was tinkering with a project and with the biggest silly smile on his face, he was so happy to see his brother and to have a little visit with myself, mom, and Tyler. We always appreciated and looked forward to his cards in the mail, never missing Briaghs birthday with a few dollars for her to spend and a kind note.
I want to acknowledge Herbie’s strength and resolve in his later years for being able to live a healthy lifestyle by forging on to create a little life for himself after his parents passed. The courage and determination he displayed in the final months of his illness by continuing to live life by his standards and according to his wishes and no one else’s is nothing short of inspirational and admirable.
We will continue to think of you often Herbie and take comfort in knowing you are in peace.
With love,
Kaley, Andrew, Briagh, and Sullivan xo
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