Bruce William Dunwoody
1940-2022
It is with great sadness the family of Bruce William Dunwoody
announce his unexpected passing on February 15, 2022.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 8, 1940 to the late
William Dunwoody and Florence (Blair) Dunwoody, Bruce was the oldest
of six children. In 1950, the family moved to Dauphin, Manitoba where
Bruce later graduated from Dauphin Collegiate.
In 1965, Bruce met Patricia (Pettifer) in Lynn Lake, MB. They
were married in 1966 and moved to New Brunswick in 1970. They had just
celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on February 11th. Bruce was
very proud of his children, grandchildren and his
great-grandson.
Early in his career, Bruce was employed by Manitoba Telephone
System, Sherritt Gordon Mines, Manitoba Hydro, and Potash Company of
America in Saskatoon. After moving to New Brunswick, Pat and Bruce
raised their family in St. George where Bruce worked in the
Instrumentation Department for Lake Utopia Paper, retiring in
2000.
It was not difficult for Bruce to keep busy after retiring.
Being an innovative thinker, you could always find him designing and
creating new ways to heat his home. He had a passion for gently used
air conditioners and could always be found in his garage tinkering
with them. In addition, he very much enjoyed going to yard sales with
his children and finding a good deal.
A quiet man who enjoyed fishing, gardening and getting out
with family and friends for a good feed of fish and chips. He often
would take pictures of his orchids to send to his daughter Alison to
brag about how nice they were. During his time in St. George, he
resumed his love of curling and he and his daughter Gayle won the
bonspiel in his last curling game.
Over the years he had many family pets and loved them all,
especially his last two, Bentley and Spencer, who held a special place
in his heart.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Pat, daughters
Alison (Troy), Gayle (John), Michelle (Martin), Colleen (Paula) and
son Kevin (Amanda).
He was Poppy to his grandchildren Jessica, Mary, William,
Benjamin, Cameron, Carter, Hudson and Kyle and great-grandson, Noah
Bruce.
He is also survived by his sisters Joan Zwarich, Shelley
Dunwoody, Carla Robinson, brother Grant Dunwoody, and aunts, cousins,
nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister
Maureen Christiansen.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fundy Funeral
Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424). Visitation will
be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 between the hours of 2:00
– 6:00 p.m. Due to the on going pandemic, proof of
vaccination with a piece of government issued ID is
required.
Donations in Bruce’s memory may be made towards the
Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation or to the St. George Animal
Shelter.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bruce William Dunwoody 19402022..
Death notice for the town of: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick