Obituary
Bruce (Joseph Eldon) McArthur
November 10, 1935 – August 29, 2022
Bruce’s journey through the pain and struggle of cancer and advancing age has now ended. He died peacefully at Hospice Peterborough encircled by the tender care of his wife, his kids, their partners, and his granddaughter. Bruce demonstrated his deep love and gratitude for his family in a million different ways over the weeks leading up to his death.
Glimpses of Bruce’s playful and generous spirit, and his devotion to those he loved, shone through the medication right until the very end. We are so thankful for the beautiful extra moments we were able to share with him while he was in Hospice.
Bruce is survived by Marylin (nee Cannon), the love of his life and wife of 59 years, and his adult children, Gord (Leanne), Joanne (Paul), and Gail; his grandchildren, Emily (Neil), Taylor (Courtney), Michael and Garrett; his great-grandchildren, Louise, Freddy, Eldon and Marnie; his sister Donna (Jim), brother Wayne (Barb); brother-in-law Jack (Cathy), sisters-in law Lorraine (Carl), Pat, Mary (Bob); and his many loving nieces, nephews, their partners and offspring. Bruce also leaves behind an enormous circle of friends, all of whom have enriched his and Marylin’s lives immeasurably. Bruce was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Pearl; his father-in-law Dan and mother-in-law Josie; brother Murray; sisters-in-law Theresa, Delores and Helen; brothers-in-law Bob Brioux, Gene, Ernie, Jerry, and Jim Driscoll; nieces Sandra and Sharon; and great-nephew Brayden.
Bruce was raised in Kirkland Lake and King Kirkland, Ontario, and after their marriage, he and Marylin settled in Acton, Ontario, where they raised their family. Bruce was an Ontario Provincial Police Officer for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1991. In 1997 Bruce and Marylin moved to Peterborough, Ontario, where they have lived ever since.
Bruce would be the first person to say that he was not perfect, and he would be uncomfortable being portrayed as such. However, he will be remembered for his strengths, which vastly outweighed his flaws: the emphasis he placed on honesty, integrity, and fair play; his unfailing generosity and willingness to lend a hand; his incredible warmth; and his strong but not rigid Catholic faith. He was also known for his various interests: his 50 year passion for the sport of curling; his endless tweaking of his golf swing; his love of a good laugh; the pleasure he took in singing; and his enjoyment of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Blue Jays, watching sports on TV, playing Bid Euchre, Bridge and Sudoku, and completing jigsaw puzzles.
But mostly, Bruce will be remembered for his devotion to Marylin, and his deep love for – and commitment to – his family and friends. His people meant everything to him, and he didn’t hesitate to tell them so. He never stopped striving to be the very best person he could be: He aimed high, and we are all the better for it.
Special thanks go to the Peterborough Palliative Care team, especially Dr. Morelli and Dr. Webster; the staff at the St. Elizabeth Home Health Care program; and the angels at Hospice Peterborough, with an extra shout-out to Brooke, R.N. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Peterborough would be greatly appreciated (hospicepeterborough.org).
Rest in peace, Bruce. You will be deeply missed.
November 10 1935 August 29 2022 (age 86)
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Bruce McArthur November 10 1935 August 29 2022 (age 86)..
Décès pour la Ville:Peterborough, Province: Ontario