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JEFFREY ALBERT BRUCE
Born: Oct 15, 1956
Date of Passing: Jan 11, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJEFFREY ALBERT BRUCE
It is with tremendous sadness we announce Jeffrey Albert Bruce, 67, passed away at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, peacefully with his family by his side
Jeff was predeceased by his cherished daughters, Allyson and Ashley Bruce, and his father Albert Bruce. He is survived by his wife, Susan Bruce; his mother Earlene Bruce; brother Jack Bruce; his sisters Marla Bruce and Lesley McCombs (Kevin); sister-in-law Roberta O’Halloran and brother-in-law Barry Payne, and numerous nieces and nephews, including nieces, Morgan Secord and Chelsea O’Halloran and their families, who grew up with Jeff’s girls and he acted as a father figure to and treated them as his own. He was also blessed with a great community of friends and former colleagues.
Jeff was born and raised in Charleswood. He married Susan Payne in 1984 and they raised their two girls in Charleswood. He maintained many lifelong friendships with his childhood friends, hockey and baseball buddies, and his Winnipeg Fire Department colleagues, many of whom supported him through his hard times and their support never wavered right up to his passing, and this meant so much to him and Susan.
Jeff was an active person all of his life. He played many sports including baseball, hockey, cycling, skiing, and snowshoeing. He was an umpire for minor league baseball. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and canoeing. He loved his dogs, even the ones who failed to be birders. He had a very comprehensive knowledge of and love for the outdoors and wildlife. This was knowledge he shared with his daughter Ashley and the other children in the Bruce/Payne families and the children of his friends. This love led him to be involved in Ducks Unlimited, and Delta Waterfowl and he was on many committees supporting habitat conservation. In later years he volunteered at The Fort Whyte Centre, where he was a mentor for young people in the summers at Fort Whyte Farms. As a young man, he worked for a time with his father building houses and was a journeyman carpenter. In 1982, Jeff went on to a long, rewarding career as a firefighter with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, on #3 Platoon, retiring as a Captain in 2013. As a dedicated father to both his girls, he was a relentless champion for his older daughter Allyson, and her challenges with Cerebral Palsy. Those challenges never kept the family from road trips and family adventures and many backyard parties. Jeff was instrumental in the ongoing success of the Cerebral Palsy Stationary Bike Race for many years. In recent years before his illness Jeff and Susan began doing some traveling, going on their own adventures, on cruises, and seeing the world. Jeff was a kind, caring man who held a generous interest in others. He was bluntly honest, tenacious, and had a down-to-earth way about him. If you were part of Jeff Bruce’s circle, you were very fortunate and richer for it.
For the past year, Jeff attended the Prime program at Deer Lodge Centre. We would like to thank them for their tremendous support.
A Celebration of Jeff’s life will be held Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive.
If family and friends so desire donations may be made in Jeff’s memory to Turning Leaf Support Services or The Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2024, Jan 20, 2024
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Dear Susan , Robbie and Barry….I was so sorry to hear of Jeff’s early passing. I am sending you and your family long distant love and hugs. I will be thinking about and praying for you and your family. Eleeta Armit - Posted by: Eleeta Armit (Friend of Payne family) on: Jan 28, 2024
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Dear Susan, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family." - Posted by: Agnes porter (Co worker of Susan’s ) on: Jan 21, 2024
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I’d like to express my sincere condolences to the family! He is a great loss to everyone that knew him. Take care Jeff!! - Posted by: Dave Delipper (Co worker WFD) on: Jan 20, 2024
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Jeff and my brother Lawrence, had a very special and lifelong friendship. It was through them that I got to know Jeff. From this, lasting memories were formed from things that were special to me. Back in younger years, I tagged along to musical concerts with Jeff and Lawrence. On our way to the concert venue, Jeff would pop in the cassette tape of who we were going to see. Everyone in the vehicle would sing along in their own special way. My we were good!! """" Thirty Thousand Pounds of Bananas"""" I am sure Harry Chapin would have been proud. Thanks for the memory Jeff. You will be sadly missed. PS.. John will wear his Winnipeg Firefighters Shirt proud - Posted by: Janet Ford (friend) on: Jan 20, 2024
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I am so happy to have been a friend of Jeffs, we became friends in 1960 when I moved to Buckingham road. We learned together that you should not throw stones at a wasps nest. I moved away, and we didn't keep in touch, but when I did see him, he was instantly comfortable to be around. He was awesome with my mother after my sister passed away, dropping in for a chat while he walked his dog. You will be missed, but remembered at this years class reunion my friend. Mark Petursson - Posted by: Mark Petursson (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2024
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I met Jeff in the early 2000s at Station 5. At the time I was a dispatcher working upstairs in the fire hall. He was always smiling and full of life. Over the years I enjoyed his company at work parties in my home in Charleswood where he attended. Jeff made a very large contribution to the citizens of Winnipeg as a firefighter. He was a kind and gentle man and will be missed. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Tammy Jewell (Co worker) on: Jan 20, 2024
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Darryl and I are sending our sincere condolences to you Susan, Robbie, Barry, Morgan and Chelsea. Jeff was a great guy with a great smile. His memory will be cherished by many. We will be making a donation to Turning Leaf in his memory. Oxo - Posted by: Cathy Harder (Susan’s cousin ) on: Jan 20, 2024
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Both Karen and I have treasured memories of Jeff and those in his family. We enjoyed many fun times together as well as shared challenges. Jeff will be remembered always for his generosity and his caring personality. We have always thought of him fondly and he will be missed. Our sincere condolences and heartfelt hugs to all in the family. - Posted by: Laura and Karen Schnellert (members of the Cerebral Palsy Association) on: Jan 20, 2024
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I worked with Jeff many times over our years on the job. We tramped many of the same ashes as well. He was a good firefighter. He knew his craft and he wasn't afraid to do it. He was also, from my experience, a decent human being. I am sorry to hear of his early passing and I offer my sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Scott Miner (Collegue) on: Jan 20, 2024
