10 December 1951 β 16 September 2023
10 December 1951 β 16 September 2023
Born December 10, 1951. Passed away at home, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday 16th September 2023. Loving husband of Liz. Cherished father and step father of Garvin, Clive, Karenza, Amanda, Heather. Adored grandfather to his 17 grandchildren, and great grandfather to 1. A celebration of Bruce's life will be held at Geards Chapel, 13 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia on Wednesday 20th September, at 1pm, followed by a burial at the Kaitaia public cemetery.
Funeral service held atΒ Geards Funerals
Very fond memories of Bruce. Always so kind me and welcoming. Special person indeed. Thanks Bruce x Thoughts are with Liz and extended family and friends
So Sorry to hear of your loss Liz and family. We are sorry we couldn't make it today,circumstances didn't allow us to get there on time. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. With love and God Bless Andrew and Val xx
Bruce was the most kind and caring Uncle anyone could ask for, and a truly gentle soul. It breaks my heart to think the last of those cheeky Bell Boys (along with Dad and John) are gone. He will truly be missed. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you. With all our love, The Bells from Denmark
Sending love to you all at this difficult time. What a wonderfully warm man Uncle Bruce was. Carrying fond memories of our Christmas get togethers at our various family homes and the laughter, happy banter and yarns of young Bell escapades shared by you Uncle. Uncle Bruce, I know youβll be up there continuing to trade humorous tales with your two brothers and will once again be reunited with your parents, Gordon and Zilla. Rest in happiness Uncle.
Bruce, full marks. You were a very supportive brother in law and I know that I have a room at yours with roses growing outside. Iβll return to take up residence soon so Liz and I can talk about you!!!!!!!! Get John to help you saw another wobbly branch off the tree in your garden and see if he has learnt to hold fast to terra firma. May you be at peace. πππππππ xxxxxx
I thought i was okay with not being able to be there with you all, but it turns out I'm not. My grief over Bruce's passing has hit me like a tonne of bricks today. My childhood memories are fragmented and I can't remember any stories. I remember his big laugh and easy smile. His and Lizs home was another home to me. I remember fairy picnics in the garden. I got Heather as a bonus sister. I remember a boujee spa with carpet right up the sides? Was that even real? I just feel so grateful that my childhood included this extension of my family. The little messages of support over the past few years meant a lot too. I'm so sorry I'm too sick to come and be with you all and see Bruce off. Sending you all lots of love. Rest easy, Bruce.
All our love to those left behind β€οΈ Smiling to think of a warm reunion with Zilla, Gordon, Terry & Dad, as well as others gone before xxxx
To Liz and the whole family, we send our love and condolences on the loss of Bruce. Thinking of you all.
Funeral service held atΒ Geards Funerals

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