SHILLINGLAW: BRUCE DAVID
Bruce David Shillinglaw, 79, passed away peacefully July 14, 2022 at home surrounded by family.
He was a founder of The Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario, dedicated to advancing knowledge for environmentally & financially sound agriculture. He was one of the first farmers to implement no-till farming in Ontario, which he continued to practice and improve for over 40 years.
He had a lifelong passion for Live Steam, including Engines, Trains and Original Steam Tractors.
He volunteered as a conductor and engineer for the St. Jacob’s Tourist Train. Bruce was also a member of the West Coast Garden Railway Club and Bruce County Heritage Farm.
He enjoyed sharing his extensive knowledge through numerous clubs, social gatherings, hobbies, and conferences.
Bruce is survived by his loving wife Harriet, devoted son Kevin (Sherry), cherished grandchildren Bianca & Liam, beloved sisters Anne (Orville), Jean (Noel), and brother-in-law Norman (June). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Kent (2000) and by his parents.
As per his wishes, cremation has taken place with a private family interment.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a time to be announced (please check back on the obituary for the updated day and time).
As expressions of sympathy memorial donations can be made to The Kent Shillinglaw Memorial Award at Fanshaw College, the Canadian Cancer Society, Londesborough United Church, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes – Clinton.
Messages of Condolence for the Shillinglaw Family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bruce Shillinglaw Thursday July 14 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Clinton, Province: Ontario
I am saddened to hear that Bruce has passed away. I fondly recall the many conversations with Bruce. When I arrived in Huron count in the early 70″s Bruce was a forward thinking farmer who shared his ideas and vision with me. Whether it was trying to control horsetail, or the first years of growing soybeans where he felt we went through too many pairs of jeans as we dug around looking for soybeans to emerge, to adventures of no till and the “crazy strips” of corn and soybeans and wheat. he always had a positive outlook. I remember our trip to Michigan with Don Lobb and others to look at no till
He will be missed but certainly not forgotten.
I cherish those memories.
You his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.