Isobel Bruce
Died: October 24, 2009 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
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BRUCE, Isobel
Peacefully, after a short illness, at University Hospital in London on Saturday October 24. Isobel was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, in 1921. A strong and beautiful woman, a devoted wife and mother, Isobel is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Donald E. Bruce. Isobel was introduced to Don by her best friend, his sister, Marjorie Bell (nee Bruce). Don and Isobel married in 1946 in Toronto and had 3 children, Joan Bruce (Ian), Susan McDougall and Bill Bruce (Mary Jane) all of whom loved her and will miss her immeasurably. Isobel is also survived by her loving grandchildren Laura (Steve) and Max Rubino, Martha McDougall (Marc), Matthew and Elora (Christopher) Moreau, many nieces and nephews, her brother-in-law Dr. Gordon Bell and her brother John Morrell (Agnes). Isobel was past president and a life member of the Women’s Christian Association as well as a valued volunteer in health services in London. We know Isobel has been joyously greeted in heaven by Marj, sisters Mac and Betty, son-in-law Sandy and so many others who knew and loved her. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 3-5 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street (at Dufferin Avenue), London on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:00 am with Reverend Herbert S. Summers officiating. Cremation with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com
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May god be with you, we will miss you so very much.
All our love to our Granny. You will be missed. Love, Elora and Christopher
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Bruce family at this time of grief. We extend our heart felt sympathies to you, Bill and Mary Jane. May God comfort you at this time.
Bill and Mary Jane,
I was sorry to hear about your mother’s death. It must be incredibly difficult to lose a parent. I hope that your family, friends and prayer are all great comforts to you. I will look forward to giving both of you a giant hug when I see you.
Love, Julie
Very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing Bill. You were a great suppor to us last year when we lost a father and a mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Mary Jane;
We are so sorry to read of your sad news because we know about your feelings for your mother. May your broken hearts be healed and may you know that you are surrounded by the love and support of caring friends.
Peace, Shari & Allan
Bill – I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I will be thinking of you now and in the difficult days ahead.
In sympathy,
Bill, on behalf of your congregation at Thornhill United Church, we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. To lose a Mom is very difficult, but may it comfort you to know that she is with God and her many friends and family. And may our Heavenly Father wrap his arms around you and your family, and give you peace in this time of sorrow. God Bless!
My deepest sympathies in the passing of your dear mother. I recall 13 years ago when you were good enough to attend Sam’s funeral service. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.I have a sister living in London who will be 90 next January.
Dear Susan, Don, Martha, Marc and the Bruce family.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
I really enjoyed the many times I visited the Bruce home, Don & Isobel had the greatest way of making me feel very welcome every time.
Isobel was a great lady and she will be sadly missed.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Joan
Don
I was saddened to hear of Isobel’s passing. I could always feel that she has a heart of gold and a spirit to match. I will miss talking with her each year, but look forward to seeing her again on the other side. May God bless you with comfort at this time of parting.
We send our love and prayers to all of you. Our hearts will be with you as you remember Isobel. We always
remember Isobel and Don’s many
fall visits to the Maritimes
with her family and friends.
We also have memories of our visits to their house in London, including parking our
trailer in their driveway.
Don and Isobel were gracious
hosts. She has always
acknowledged special events in
our family. Isobel became a
second mother to me when my
Mom “Mac” left us. We also
enjoyed visits with Joan, Susan, Bill and their families.
Lots of love from Pat.
We were very sad to here of Isobel’s passing. She was a wonderful person.
Our thoughts are with you.
Lisa & Kevin Willis
Bill and Mary Jane: Please know that we are holding you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time. It is always difficult to loose a parent, no matter at what age. Love Marc and Nereo
We send our sympathy and our prayers go to you and your family at this difficulty time
“…Before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy…”
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Bill and MJ,
We are not able to be with you at this time of loss but we keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Liz, Vic, Alex and Kirsten
Our condolences to the Bruce family during this time. Know our thoughts are with you.
Dear, Dear Susan and family.I am so sorry for your loss (your Mom looks like a lovely person who has raised a wonderful daughter!). Please express my condolences to your father and other family.
Kindest regards,
Erica
Dear Bill & Family. May you be comforted knowing that your Mother is now with her Maker. Our deepest sympathy & prayers for you & your Family. Your Friends at Centennial-Japanese United Church.
I am very sorry to hear about Isobel’s passing.
She was such a thoughtful, intelligent, and strong person. She never forgot any special occasions and we truly enjoyed her East Coast visits. We are so thankful to have known Isobel, Don and family. My love, thoughts, prayers, and good wishes are with Isobel’s family and friends.
Dear Bill and Mary Jane
We were really sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that our thoughts are with you and your family over the next few days.
Lynne and Malcolm Thurston
Dear Susan,
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I hope the thoughts and prayers I’m sending your way help you and your family through this difficult time. Your Mom’s beautiful smile and twinkle in her eyes reminds me of you. Hugs Debbie Kuzoff
Dear Susan and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. She must have been a great person to have a daughter as wonderful as you. My thoughts are with all of you.
Dear Bruce family,
My only memories of Granny Bruce are from my childhood. I remember a kindly gentle woman who worked tirelessly to see to her family’s needs and who made her house a home to me whenever I visited. It is my loss for not pursuing a relationship with such a strong woman in my adult life. Nothing can replace the words, love and presence of ones mother. I am greatly saddened by your loss and wish you all strength in this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Matthew Moreau
On behalf of the Bell family I do wish to express our sorrow and regret on the death of Isobel. I was pleased to be able to spend some hours with both Don & Isobel this summer and to revive many memories of time spent by the Bell family with the Bruces. I even gained an appreciation of Isobel’s love of ice cream when trying to put something in her freezer. Amongst so many things, we will remember Isobel for her dark Christmas cake which she would mail us in return for Marj’s light version.
We hope you will find comfort in your memories of Isobel as well.
Warmest regards,
Graham on behalf of Gordon, Bruce & Barbara, Ray & Janet, and Michael.
Dear Susan and family,
My heartfelt condolences are with you on the loss of your mother. May you cherish your memories and go forward with strength.
Arlene Wolfe
I would like to extend my condolences to Susan and her family. I had heard Susan speak of her mother and was impressed by her vitality.
Bill,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother.
Ben & Amy Kunihiro – CJUC
Dear Bill & Mary Jane
Our sincere condolences. You
are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sadao & Sue Kitagawa
Susan, Martha, and Marc
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother and granny. I know how important she was to you and how very much you will all miss her. You all did such a great job at taking care of her for so many years.
With love,
Susan, Rick, and family
Sympathy is extended to you Don,and the family in the loss of Isobel, a fine and gracious lady. Carm (d.Nov.06)and I always appreciated our conversations with both of you regarding the Board of Education, cottage country and Parkwood Hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Elva Whitmore
Susan, I just heard about your mother’s passing yesterday when Jen sent me an email. I’m sorry. I hope that when you’re back in Toronto we can talk. Take care. Please also extend my condolences to Martha.
Love Donna