Condolences
Sunday
20
February
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Serenity New Ross Chapel
4935 Hwy12 New Ross
New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
Monday
21
February
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Monday, February 21, 2022
New Ross Baptist Church
Forties Road
New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Joanne Howell posted a condolence
Monday, March 14, 2022
I bought Christmas trees from Mr. Gates and have used his spring's water for almost 20 years now. Bless him for his constant efforts to keep that water available to us over that whole time - it was much appreciated by me! My condolences to his family.
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Dorothy Ludlow (nee Meister) and the Ludlow Family donated to NEW ROSS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monday, February 28, 2022
To Bruce's beloved family. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time as you honour Bruce's life.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Dorothy, Tina, Ken, Kelly and family
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Steve and Shelley Hutt posted a condolence
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Our most sincere condolences to Gloria and family. Bruce was a good friend and neighbour. He helped out whenever possible and gave freely of his time. On many occasions it was Bruce to the rescue when a major snowstorm blew in.
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Heather Carter posted a condolence
Monday, February 21, 2022
I was so saddened to hear this news. Bruce was a wonderful neighbour and friend for over 30 years , he will be missed. So many great memories.
My condolences go out to all the family.
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Darell & Brenda Keddy posted a condolence
Monday, February 21, 2022
Our sincere condolences to all the family.
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Betty MacPhee posted a condolence
Monday, February 21, 2022
Dear Gloria and family,
I was so saddened to read of Bruce's passing. As I was shoveling around our mailbox after our last snow storm I though of Bruce. The iron hand crafted stand he made for our mailbox has withstood the snowplow for over 45 years. A tribute to his talent and skill. So many wonderful memories from the trip snowmobiling in Wreck Cove to a weekend at Rocky Lake. May your years of memories of Bruce help you through this difficult time.
Betty MacPhee
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James Legge posted a condolence
Monday, February 21, 2022
Sorry for your loss,I worked with Bruce on road jobs with Wetton Construction,he was a man devoted to his worķ,a great man.
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A and W Hennessey posted a condolence
Sunday, February 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss. We will miss Bruce. Sending love and prayers to Gloria and family.
Wally and Anne
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Georgina Steeves posted a condolence
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Sorry to hear of your loss I have known Bruce for a number of years as we worked together at Atlantic Cat. My prays are with the whole family
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Kim& Gary Foley posted a condolence
Sunday, February 20, 2022
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Bruce was a great neighbour and did alot for his community. He will be truly missed by all.Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Kim & Gary Foley.
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Arlene & David posted a condolence
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Sincere condolences to the family of Bruce Willard. He was a honest hardworking man who loved his family. Hugs
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Lewis Jefferson Dearman posted a condolence
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Bruce (JR), I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is very hard loosing a parent. You & your family are in my prayers.
Lewis J Dearman
Amherst NS
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Robert and Rosanne Flemming posted a condolence
Sunday, February 20, 2022
So sorry to hear of your father's passing.Our thoughts are with you at this time.
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Kevin Singer posted a condolence
Sunday, February 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss . I met your father quite a few times in the mornings getting water at his place was a great guy to talk to
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David Boote posted a condolence
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Dear Carrie and family
So sorry to hear of your father passing. Wishing the best for the family.
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Debbie Bullock Whight posted a condolence
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Dear Kelly & family ,I am so sorry to hear of your dad passing, my deepest condolences to you all .Mom wanted to pass along her condolences to Gloria as well tell her we our thinking of you all at this time of sorrow . Debbie,Janet,Donna & Joey
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Leonard Bugbee posted a condolence
Saturday, February 19, 2022
I send my sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Bruce W Gates.
All the best.
Leonard Bugbee
Glen Haven,NS.
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Margaret Cochrane posted a condolence
Saturday, February 19, 2022
GLORIA and family
Sorry to hear of Bruce's passing.Sincere sympathy to all.
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David Bannerman posted a condolence
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Several years ago, my brother brought his family from California to our home in Newport. His children had never experienced snow before or what it was like to 'cut' their own Christmas tree. We drove to the Gates home and Bruce led us to a very large beautiful tree that we cut and prepped for the drive back to Newport. My brother was stunned when Bruce said $25 for such a picture perfect large tree. My brother later said his family had previously travelled for well over an hour in California and had purchased a very 'small' tree from a Xmas tree lot and paid $250 for it. He told me months later that his families trip to the Gates Tree Lot was something they would never forget, and that they talk about it every Christmas. Condolences to the entire Gates family for your loss.
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Bruce and Gail Veinot posted a condolence
Saturday, February 19, 2022
To Gloria and family we are so saddened by Uncle Bruce’s passing. He was such a loving and caring man. Bruce’s first mechanics job was working with Uncle Bruce at Caterpillar in Halifax. May the many memories you have in your heart in some way help you through this time of grief. We send you our deepest sympathies.
Bruce and Gail Veinot
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Isabel Redondo and Cat Sullivan posted a condolence
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Our sincerest condolences to Bruce's family and especially to my good friend Carrie, who brought me into her home and introduced me to her lovely mom and kind dad. His generous sense of humour once allowed him to forgive me for a particularly infelicitous gaffe about Christmas trees and gave us all a funny story to laugh about that has turned into a lifelong warm memory. Thank you for your hearty laugh and infinite patience, Bruce. I did see the beauty of your trees. Cat and I send our best to the family - and a very tight hug to you and your mom, Carrie.
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Edith (Gloria's cousin)& Elroy States posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
Sending our deepest condolenes to all Bruce's family. We were very saddened to hear this news.
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Roy & Susan Dean posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
Gloria & Family
Sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. We both worked with Bruce at Cat in years gone by. He was a very thoughtful and caring man who liked to keep busy. Will miss seeing him at the water trough and having a chat. Our sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Roy & Susan Dean
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Paulina (Reynolds) Beckman posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
Gloria and family:
Sorry to read of Bruce’s passing. I remember my sister and I visiting with you in New Ross when Bruce was boarding at my mothers. Sincere condolences to all the family.
Sincerely,
Paulina (Reynolds) Beckman
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Smith Korey posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
Our condolences Bruce to you and your family.
Korey , Laura & chase
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Laurenda DeWolfe posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
My condolences to the Gates Family’s, Bruce was a fine example of someone with his community and beyond in his heart..
Take care.
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Carol &Richard McLearn posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
So very sorry for your loss.Our deepest condolences to the entire Family.................Mary Duggan and Family
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Marie Meister posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of Bruce's death. Bruce grew up next door to our house in New Ross (at the Cross). His father (Sullivan) & my father (Seymour) were brothers. My brother Carroll & Bruce grew up together & remained friends over the years. Unfortunately, because of illness, I will not be able to attend the funeral. I will miss not seeing the family. Family was very important to Bruce.
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Blake & Nancy Bowman posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
We were saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. He was such a wonderful hard working man who did so much for his community. He will be greatly missed. Sending our deepest sympathies to Gloria and the family.
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Alan and Theresa Coombes posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
To Bruce's wife and family,
A great man has left this earth for a new adventure. You will be missed by so many ,always there when needed.
He will live on in each of you.
We met Bruce when we was looking for a Christmas tree and then when we would travel for water. There was always a chat if he was outside. Then if we was at McDonald's for coffee or breakfast fund raiser.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Alan and Theresa C
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Friday, February 18, 2022
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David & Brian posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
"Words, no matter how kind, can't mend your heartache. However, those who care for you, wish you comfort and peace of mind "
Gloria, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Bruce. His presence will be missed
David & Brian (neighbours across the road)
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Brian C. Meister posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
Sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts are with you from Alberta.
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Steve and Trudy (Gates) Sheehy posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
So very sorry to read this. Bruce was such a kind man. I’ll always remember the time Steve and I and uncle Oakley went to your house and he had lobster for all of us. We so enjoyed the day. May your memories bring you great comfort. Thinking of you. Hugs
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Mona and Barry Lenihan posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
Gloria and families our sincere sympathy to you in the passing of Bruce. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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Lou & Mitzi Shaw posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
So sorry to hear the news about Bruce. Sending our Thoughts and Prayers in this difficult time.
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Merrill Levy posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the Gates family on the Bruce's passing. He was a great mentor and friend while working together at NS Tractors & Equipment Ltd.
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Lea-Anna Scott/Becker and Robert J Becker posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2022
Dear Aunt Edie and Uncle Verne,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear younger brother.
We also would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all his family.
God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
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Kelvin Wallace posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a "salt of the earth" guy who always had time for a laugh and/or a good story. He will truly be missed. My sincerest condolences to Gloria and the Gates family.
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Joe Bullock posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Bruce. My sincerest condolences
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Judy Neault posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
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So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I worked with Bruce at N S Tractors for over 20 years. Awesome man, loved by all.
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Dawson Sheehy posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
My deepest condolences to you all.
I’m so lucky to call Bruce my friend, he was a true mentor to me and I idolized every ounce of his character.
From the first time we met I believe we both saw a kindred spirit in each other. I would always tell him when he showed me something new that he was a
“jack of all genius” which we all know is the truth. He will forever live in my heart and in the pleather of stories he passed along. He will be so missed by so many people.
I vow to be as good as a steward to Rocky Lake as he was.
Sending my love to the family.
Sincerely
Dawson Sheehy
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Eric posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
So sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. We used to look forward to cutting our own tree every year and I have been around long enough to have poured water from the pipe in the ditch and was always amazed at his kindness and ingenuity.
I hope you are all doing ok. I won’t forget him.
Eric
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Kevin and Nancy(Purcell) Burgess posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Gloria and family,
We were saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. He will truly be missed by his family, friends and his community. Kevin and I have good memories of getting our Christmas tree for many years from Bruce and volunteering at the hall with him and Gloria.
Our deepest condolences to you all. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
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Joan Burgess posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
I am so sad to hear of Mr Gates passing . Sincere condolences to you , Gloria and Family . I will miss having our friendly chats .
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Michael Hartlen posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
My deepest condolences to the full family tree. You all are on my mind and in my prayers. Memories with Bruce will live in me for life and in this time of sorrow I draw from the greatness of those memories. God bless
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Carol &Doug O'Leary posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Our condolences to the family Always loved getting our Christmas trees from. Bruce.
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Blaine and Diane Fitzgerald posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Gloria and Family
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Have great memories of winter carnival "red team" events and dances with Bruce and Gloria. You could always depend on him joining in on the activities - never refusing to being on a team He led the woodcutting competition to first many times! He gave so much to the community. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Joanne McCoul posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
My condolences to his family and friends. I always enjoyed my chats with him at the water hole. I so appreciated his kindness and gentle manner.
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Tanya & Dan Leopold posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Our sincere condolences to you all.
Thoughts and prayers for you and yours.
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Dorothy and Wayne Tooke posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
our sympathy to Gloria and family. May he rest in peace. Hugs Gloria.GLBH
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Mary Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Sincere condolences to the family. We got our annual Christmas tree from him and he was very supportive to the Ardoise Hall as well as to others in the community. He will be missed by many.
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Susan Wright posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Our sincerest condolences to Gloria and family. Bruce & Gloria have given back greatly to their community, especially at the Ardoise Hall. Bruce along with Gloria not only were recognized for the volunteer work at the hall but also taking care of the overflow parking lot space for years, refreshing the gravel etc. Bruce plowed our hall for years at a very reasonable cost and always supported the hall in the take out suppers fundraisers. Bruce will be greatly missed in the community.
Raymond and Susan Wright (chair of the Ardoise Hall)
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Phillip Clifford Long posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
My most sincere condolences to Bruce's family...I knew him for 50 years and worked with him at Caterpillar for 28 years...He was a pleasure to work with...His industrious spirit will be missed...Phil Long...
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